Atty. Marie Coats

Atty. Marie Coats

Ms. Marie Coats is a lawyer practicing adoption, divorce & separation, dui & dwi and 2 other areas of law.

Smithfield Smithfield 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About Marie Coats at a glance

Marie Coats is a dui/dwi, divorce, business, poa, and adoption attorney based in Smithfield, North Carolina. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2005). Educated at Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law JD - Juris Doctor (—). Serands clients in Smithfield, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ms. Marie Coats is a lawyer practicing adoption, divorce & separation, dui & dwi and 2 other areas of law
  • Marie has been licensed for 21 years
  • Marie practices in Smithfield, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Marie Coats's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Power of Attorney

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Adoption

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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 Smithfield 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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Where is Marie Coats's law office located?
Marie Coats's law practice is located in Smithfield, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marie Coats handle?
Marie Coats focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, business, poa, adoption. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Marie Coats practiced law?
Marie Coats has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Marie Coats go to law school?
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Education

Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law JD - Juris Doctor
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Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2005

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