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About Michael S. Petty at a glance
Michael S. Petty is a Member based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Michael Scott Petty, Attorney at Law. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, whistleblower, violent crimes, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1995), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1996), and U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina U.S. District Court, Middle District of Nort (2006). Educated at Campbell University School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Wake County Bar Association North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers North Carolina State Bar Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Michael S. Petty is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal defense, traffic offenses/vehicular manslaughter and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Michael practices at Michael Scott Petty, Attorney at Law in Raleigh, NC
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Michael S. Petty's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael S. Petty handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Michael S. Petty is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Michael S. Petty is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina →
Michael S. Petty is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in North Carolina →
Michael S. Petty is one of 4,189 violent crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse violent crimes attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael S. Petty 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 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 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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