Atty. Michael Steven Adkins

Atty. Michael Steven Adkins

Michael Steven Adkins is a lawyer practicing speeding / traffic ticket, civil litigation, criminal litigation and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from Berea College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Salisbury Salisbury 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Steven Adkins at a glance

Michael Steven Adkins is a Member based in Salisbury, North Carolina, practicing at Kluttz, Reamer, Hayes, Randolph, Adkins & Carter, L.L.P.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, and traffic. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (inactive) (1987), U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1987), Kentucky (1988), and North Carolina (1988). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1987) and Berea College (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Rowan County (Past President), West Virginia, Kentucky and American Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar West Virginia State Bar 19-C Judicial District Bar North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers Rowan County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Salisbury, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Steven Adkins is a lawyer practicing speeding / traffic ticket, civil litigation, criminal litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Berea College in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices at Kluttz, Reamer, Hayes, Randolph, Adkins & Carter, L.L.P. in Salisbury, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Steven Adkins's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Wrongful Death

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Traffic Violations

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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 Salisbury 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Steven Adkins

Where is Michael Steven Adkins's law office located?
Michael Steven Adkins's law practice is located in Salisbury, North Carolina. The firm is Kluttz, Reamer, Hayes, Randolph, Adkins & Carter, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Steven Adkins handle?
Michael Steven Adkins focuses on dui/dwi, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense, traffic. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Michael Steven Adkins practiced law?
Michael Steven Adkins has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Michael Steven Adkins go to law school?
Michael Steven Adkins earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Michael Steven Adkins for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Steven Adkins directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael Steven Adkins received?
Michael Steven Adkins's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1987
B.A.
Berea College
- 1984

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

West Virginia (inactive)
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1987
Kentucky
Admitted: 1988
North Carolina
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1990

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