Atty. Paul Anthony Arena

Atty. Paul Anthony Arena

Paul Anthony Arena is a lawyer practicing banking & financial services, commercial lending, real estate and 2 other areas of law. Paul received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Charlotte Charlotte 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Anthony Arena at a glance

Paul Anthony Arena is a Partner based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Poyner Spruill LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1996) and South Carolina (2015). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1996) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of 26th Judicial District and North Carolina (Member, Real Property Law Section, Member, Business Law Section and Member, Land Use Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Paul Anthony Arena is a lawyer practicing banking & financial services, commercial lending, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • Paul received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Paul practices at Poyner Spruill LLP in Charlotte, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Anthony Arena's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Anthony Arena handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Paul Anthony Arena is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Paul Anthony Arena is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Land Use & Zoning

Paul Anthony Arena is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Charlotte 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 Paul Anthony Arena

Where is Paul Anthony Arena's law office located?
Paul Anthony Arena's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Poyner Spruill LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Anthony Arena handle?
Paul Anthony Arena focuses on business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Paul Anthony Arena practiced law?
Paul Anthony Arena has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Paul Anthony Arena go to law school?
Paul Anthony Arena earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Paul Anthony Arena for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paul Anthony Arena received?
Paul Anthony Arena's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1996
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1993

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1996
South Carolina
Admitted: 2015

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