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Laura D. Burton is an Attorney based in Greensboro, North Carolina, practicing at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on citizenship, immigration, litigation, and international. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1997). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1997) and Duke University (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Greensboro, North Carolina and American Bar Associations American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ms. Laura D. Burton is a lawyer practicing immigration and naturalization, civil litigation, international law
- Laura received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Laura practices at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in Greensboro, NC
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Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 Greensboro 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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