Atty. Robert A. Spence, Jr.
Town Attorney, Town of Pine Level, 1977-2001; Town of Smithfield, 1996—Town of Princeton, 1995—. Past Board Director: Farm Workers Legal Services; East Central Community Legal Services.
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About Robert A. Spence, Jr. at a glance
Robert A. Spence, Jr. is a Member based in Smithfield, North Carolina, practicing at Spence, Carter & Reed, P.A.. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on family law, business, real estate, zoning, and construction. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1975). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1975) and Wesleyan University (A.B. Woodberry, 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Johnston County Bar Association (President, 1991) North Carolina State Bar (Counselor, 1998—) Eleventh Judicial District (Secretary-Treasurer, 1976 President, 2003) North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Smithfield, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Town Attorney, Town of Pine Level, 1977-2001
- Town of Smithfield, 1996—Town of Princeton, 1995—
Past Board Director
- Farm Workers Legal Services
- East Central Community Legal Services
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert A. Spence, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert A. Spence, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →
Robert A. Spence, Jr. is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in North Carolina →
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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 Smithfield 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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