Atty. Peter McArdle
Mr. McArdle has lived in Charlotte since 1979.
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Peter McArdle is a Partner based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practforg at A&S Personal Injury Lawyers. They haand 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1995) and U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina (1995). Educated at Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill (B.A. Political, 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of Mecklenburg County (Member, Family Law Section) and North Carolina Bar Associations North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. McArdle has lived in Charlotte since 1979
- He attended Saint Gabriel Catholic School and Charlotte Catholic High School
- After graduating from high school in 1987, Mr. McArdle attended the University of North Carolina
- At Chapel Hill, he played on the Junior Varsity Basketball Team and served on the UNC Supreme Court
- He also received recognition for being an All-ACC Student Athlete
- After graduating with a Bachelors Degree in Political Science, Mr. McArdle attended law school at Campbell University
- In law school, Mr. McArdle traveled with the Moot Court team and earned entry to the Order of the Barristers
- After law school, Mr. McArdle returned to Charlotte and has represented clients in Charlotte and the surrounding counties since 1995
- He is a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar, North Carolina State Bar and the Mecklenburg County Family Law Section
- Mr. McArdle is a partner at Arnold & Smith, PLLC and the primary focus of his law practice has been and remains family law
- He is experienced in trying cases involving issues related to child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and domestic violence
- His approach to cases is straightforward and honest
- If a case requires extensive and aggressive litigation, he is comfortable in the courtroom and has zealously fought for successful outcomes for his clients for the past twenty years
- If, however, the case requires a more collaborative approach, then he is equally adept at resolving matters outside of the courthouse
- Mr. McArdle has gained a great deal of experience in litigating jury trials related to heart balm torts (i.e. alienation of affection cases)
- In 2015, he was featured in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly after a successful jury trial verdict
- He has been quoted on ESPN, CNN, and The Charlotte Observer and has been a contributor to local television news on issues related to family law
- Mr. McArdle also represents clients with regard to issues related to district court criminal/traffic cases, land condemnation cases, personal injury matters and general civil litigation
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practforg law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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