Atty. Kemp Burpeau

Atty. Kemp Burpeau

Kemp Burpeau is a lawyer practicing government, corporate law, zoning, planning and land use and 2 other areas of law. Kemp received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Wilmington Wilmington 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Kemp Burpeau at a glance

Kemp Burpeau is a Dep. Co. Atty. based in Wilmington, North Carolina. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, government, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1982), Virginia (1983), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1983). Educated at University of North Carolina Law School (J.D., 1981) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A. University, 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kemp Burpeau is a lawyer practicing government, corporate law, zoning, planning and land use and 2 other areas of law
  • Kemp received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Kemp practices in Wilmington, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Kemp Burpeau's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Kemp Burpeau is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Kemp Burpeau is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Land Use & Zoning

Kemp Burpeau is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in North Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Kemp Burpeau is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in North Carolina →

Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

Kemp Burpeau is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture 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 Wilmington 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 andnue, 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 Kemp Burpeau

Where is Kemp Burpeau's law office located?
Kemp Burpeau's law practice is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kemp Burpeau handle?
Kemp Burpeau focuses on business, real estate, zoning, government, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Kemp Burpeau practiced law?
Kemp Burpeau has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Kemp Burpeau go to law school?
Kemp Burpeau earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A. University, 1978).
How can I contact Kemp Burpeau for a consultation?
You can contact Kemp Burpeau directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Kemp Burpeau received?
Kemp Burpeau's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina Law School
- 1981
B.A. University
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
Virginia
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1983
Texas
Admitted: 1993

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