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About Michael M. Lakin at a glance
Michael M. Lakin is a estate planning, real estate, ssd, securities, and litigation attorney based in Durham, North Carolina. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1981). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1981) and Duke University (A.B., 1974). Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael M. Lakin is a lawyer practicing estate planning, real estate, civil litigation and 1 other area of law
- Michael received a A.B. degree from Duke University in 1974, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Michael practices in Durham, NC
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Michael M. Lakin is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Michael M. Lakin is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Michael M. Lakin is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in North Carolina →
Michael M. Lakin is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael M. Lakin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Durham 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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