Atty. Rufus L. Edmisten

Atty. Rufus L. Edmisten

Atty. Rufus L.

Raleigh Raleigh 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About Rufus L. Edmisten at a glance

Rufus L. Edmisten is a personal injury, business, and government attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1967), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Colum (1967), District of Columbia (1967), and U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1968). Educated at George Washington University Law School (J.D., 1966) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1963). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Atty. Rufus L. Edmisten is a lawyer practicing administrative law, state and federal lobbying, executive lobbying and 3 other areas of law
  • Rufus received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1963, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • Rufus practices in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Rufus L. Edmisten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rufus L. Edmisten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

Rufus L. Edmisten is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Rufus L. Edmisten is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Rufus L. Edmisten is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 Raleigh 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rufus L. Edmisten

Where is Rufus L. Edmisten's law office located?
Rufus L. Edmisten's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rufus L. Edmisten handle?
Rufus L. Edmisten focuses on personal injury, business, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Rufus L. Edmisten practiced law?
Rufus L. Edmisten has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did Rufus L. Edmisten go to law school?
Rufus L. Edmisten earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.A., 1963).
How can I contact Rufus L. Edmisten for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Washington University Law School
- 1966
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1963

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1967
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Colum
Admitted: 1967
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1968
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1975

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