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Richard D. Stephens is a Member based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on family law and adr. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1970). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1970) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (A.B., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Mecklenburg County (Member, Family Law Section) and North Carolina (Chairman, Family Law Section, 2005-2006) Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar (Member: Family Law Section) American College of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Richard D. Stephens is a lawyer practicing family law, mediation and arbitration
- Richard received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
- Richard practices in Charlotte, NC
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard D. Stephens 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.
Richard D. Stephens is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in North Carolina →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Richard D. Stephens is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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 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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