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About Patrick J. Ballantine at a glance
Patrick J. Ballantine is a residential, wills, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense attorney based in Wilmington, North Carolina. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1991) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1991). Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 1990) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1987). Serves clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Patrick J. Ballantine is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, residential real estate, commercial real estate and 9 other areas of law
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Patrick practices in Wilmington, NC
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Patrick J. Ballantine's Areas of Practice
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Patrick J. Ballantine is one of 8,466 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in North Carolina →
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Patrick J. Ballantine is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in North Carolina →
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.
Patrick J. Ballantine is one of 238,048 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.
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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 Wilmington 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.
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