Atty. Michael Cory Howes
Michael Cory Howes is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and trust administration, business. Michael received a B.S. degree from Wake Forest University in 1999, and has been licensed for 18 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Raleigh, NC · 18+ Years Experience
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About Michael Cory Howes at a Glance
Michael Cory Howes is an Attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Strauss Attorneys, PLLC. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2008) and Virginia (2008). Educated at University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Wake Forest University (B.S. Business, 1999). Serves clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Cory Howes
- Michael Cory Howes is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate and trust administration, business
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Wake Forest University in 1999, and has been licensed for 18 years
- Michael practices at Strauss Attorneys, PLLC in Raleigh, NC
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Michael Cory Howes's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Cory Howes handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Raleigh.
Trusts in Raleigh
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Estate Planning & Probate in Raleigh
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael Cory Howes is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →
Business & Corporate Law in Raleigh
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Raleigh
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 Raleigh 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.
Raleigh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Raleigh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Raleigh Choose Michael Cory Howes
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Cory Howes's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Cory Howes brings 18+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in North Carolina and Virginia, Michael Cory Howes can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and business, Michael Cory Howes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Raleigh
A Raleigh-based practice means Michael Cory Howes attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Cory Howes Handles in Raleigh
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Michael Cory Howes has experience with under North Carolina law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Michael Cory Howes directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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