Atty. Robert Allen Southern

Atty. Robert Allen Southern

Robert Allen Southern is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, finance. Robert received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1952, and has been licensed for 71 years.

Chapel Hill Chapel Hill 71 yrs experience 71 year
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About Robert Allen Southern at a glance

Robert Allen Southern is a business and securities attorney based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. They have 71+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1955. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1955). Educated at Northwestern University (LL.B., 1954) and Northwestern University (B.S., 1952). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chapel Hill, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Allen Southern is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, finance
  • Robert received a B.S. degree from Northwestern University in 1952, and has been licensed for 71 years
  • Robert practices in Chapel Hill, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Allen Southern's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Allen Southern handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Robert Allen Southern is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Securities Law

Robert Allen Southern is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities 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 Chapel Hill 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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Common questions about Robert Allen Southern

Where is Robert Allen Southern's law office located?
Robert Allen Southern's law practice is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Allen Southern handle?
Robert Allen Southern focuses on business, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Robert Allen Southern practiced law?
Robert Allen Southern has 71+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1955.
Where did Robert Allen Southern go to law school?
Robert Allen Southern earned their education at (LL.B., 1954); (B.S., 1952).
How can I contact Robert Allen Southern for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert Allen Southern received?
Robert Allen Southern's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Practice Areas

Education

LL.B.
Northwestern University
- 1954
B.S.
Northwestern University
- 1952

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1955

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