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About Ralph S. Pennington at a glance
Ralph S. Pennington is a Member based in Wilmington, North Carolina, practicing at Pennington & Smith, PLLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on family law and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1984). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1984) and University of North Carolina at Wilmington (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of New Hanover County and North Carolina (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations Fifth Judicial District Bar North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Ralph S. Pennington is a lawyer practicing family law, civil litigation
- Ralph received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Ralph practices at Pennington & Smith, PLLC in Wilmington, NC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ralph S. Pennington 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.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Wilmington 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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