Atty. Nora A. McCarthy

Atty. Nora A. McCarthy

Nora A. McCarthy is a lawyer practicing social security administration, social security disability, supplemental security income claims and 6 other areas of law.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About Nora A. McCarthy at a glance

Nora A. McCarthy is an Of Counsel based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at McCarthy, Murphy & Preslar, PC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ssd, securities, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1981), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1986). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Nora A. McCarthy is a lawyer practicing social security administration, social security disability, supplemental security income claims and 6 other areas of law
  • Nora received a B.A. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Nora practices at McCarthy, Murphy & Preslar, PC in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Nora A. McCarthy's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

Nora A. McCarthy is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Nora A. McCarthy is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Tennessee →

Securities Law

Nora A. McCarthy is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Tennessee →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Nora A. McCarthy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Nora A. McCarthy is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chattanooga are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nora A. McCarthy

Where is Nora A. McCarthy's law office located?
Nora A. McCarthy's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is McCarthy, Murphy & Preslar, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nora A. McCarthy handle?
Nora A. McCarthy focuses on personal injury, ssd, securities, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Nora A. McCarthy practiced law?
Nora A. McCarthy has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Nora A. McCarthy go to law school?
Nora A. McCarthy earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Nora A. McCarthy for a consultation?
You can contact Nora A. McCarthy 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 Nora A. McCarthy received?
Nora A. McCarthy's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati College of Law
- 1981
B.A.
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1986

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