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About Phyllis S. Penry at a glance
Phyllis S. Penry is a family law, litigation, government, adr, and appellate attorney based in Lexington, North Carolina. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1975), U.S. Supreme Court (1980), U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1982). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1975) and High Point College (A.B. Wake, 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lexington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ms. Phyllis S. Penry is a lawyer practicing family law, municipal law, litigation and 3 other areas of law
- Phyllis received a A.B. degree from High Point College in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Phyllis practices in Lexington, NC
Practice Areas Explained
Phyllis S. Penry's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Phyllis S. Penry handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Phyllis S. Penry is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Phyllis S. Penry is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Phyllis S. Penry is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in North Carolina →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Phyllis S. Penry is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in North Carolina →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Phyllis S. Penry is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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 Lexington 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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