Atty. R. Michael Wells
R. Michael Wells is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, medicaid planning and elder law and 5 other areas of law.
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R. Michael Wells is a probate, personal injury, estate planning, real estate, and bankruptcy attorney based in Winston Salem, North Carolina. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1974), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1974), West Virginia (1975), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1975). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1974) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- R. Michael Wells is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate administration, medicaid planning and elder law and 5 other areas of law
- R. received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- R. practices in Winston-Salem, NC
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R. Michael Wells's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Michael Wells handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
R. Michael Wells is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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.
R. Michael Wells is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
R. Michael Wells is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
R. Michael Wells is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
R. Michael Wells is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 Winston Salem 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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