Atty. Paula A. Wells

Atty. Paula A. Wells

Like all good attorneys, Paula Wells is very active in professional organizations and her community. She is a member of the Greensboro and North Carolina Bar Associations and licensed to practice in Maryland and Massachusetts.

Greensboro Greensboro 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Paula A. Wells at a glance

Paula A. Wells is a Member based in Greensboro, North Carolina, practicing at Law Firm of Paula A. Wells, PLLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, commercial re, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1992), Massachusetts (1998), and North Carolina (2006). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary (J.D., 1992) and Marshall University (B.A. University, 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Like all good attorneys, Paula Wells is very active in professional organizations and her community
  • She is a member of the Greensboro and North Carolina Bar Associations and licensed to practice in Maryland and Massachusetts
  • She has shared her corporate law knowledge through several articles on that topic in the American Jurisprudence 2d series and frequently gives talks on small business topics
  • Her peers recognized her expertise and work ethic by voting for her as one of Business North Carolina magazine’s Legal Elite
  • She is president of the Greensboro Chapter of the Society of Financial Service Professionals and active in the Crescent Rotary Club
  • EXPERIENCE PLUS EDUCATION A business law attorney is who you need to form a professional relationship with if you wish to build a successful enterprise
  • Attorney Wells is ready to help with business elements from agreements to mergers to lease reviews to partnership disputes to loan applications
  • Along with more than 25 years’ worth of experience, she has the credentials to back up her skill set, such as: • A member of the Greensboro and North Carolina Bar Associations • Licensed in Maryland and Massachusetts • One of 2012’s Legal Elite in the business category of Business North Carolina magazine • A graduate of the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary • A bachelor’s degree recipient from Marshall University • A master’s degree recipient from the University of Virginia • A master’s of divinity recipient from Wake Forest University With Paula Wells on your team, your business will get the advice and guidance it needs
  • She ensures you are informed of the laws and regulations that apply to your business
  • When it comes time for meaningful decisions, she’s there to help you steer your company in the direction it needs to go
  • All of her services are efficient and accessible

Practice Areas Explained

Paula A. Wells's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paula A. Wells 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.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Creditor Rights & Collections

Paula A. Wells is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Greensboro 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 Paula A. Wells

Where is Paula A. Wells's law office located?
Paula A. Wells's law practice is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The firm is Law Firm of Paula A. Wells, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paula A. Wells handle?
Paula A. Wells focuses on business, commercial re, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Paula A. Wells practiced law?
Paula A. Wells has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Paula A. Wells go to law school?
Paula A. Wells earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A. University, 1982).
How can I contact Paula A. Wells for a consultation?
You can contact Paula A. Wells 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 Paula A. Wells received?
Paula A. Wells's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law at the College of William & Mary
- 1992
B.A. University
Marshall University
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1992
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1998
North Carolina
Admitted: 2006

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