Atty. Julie A. Risher

Atty. Julie A. Risher

Ms. Julie A.

Washington Washington 36 Years Experience 36 year

Profile Summary

About Julie A. Risher at a glance

Julie A. Risher is a employment, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Washington, North Carolina. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1990), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1990), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1991). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1990) and Salem College (B.A., 1983). Serves clients in Washington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Julie A. Risher is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, employment law, appellate law
  • Julie received a B.A. degree from Salem College in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Julie practices in Washington, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Julie A. Risher's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Julie A. Risher handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Julie A. Risher is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Julie A. Risher is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Julie A. Risher is one of 77,587 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Julie A. Risher

Where is Julie A. Risher's law office located?
Julie A. Risher's law practice is located in Washington, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Julie A. Risher handle?
Julie A. Risher focuses on employment, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Julie A. Risher practiced law?
Julie A. Risher has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Julie A. Risher go to law school?
Julie A. Risher earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Julie A. Risher for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1990
B.A.
Salem College
- 1983

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1991

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