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Samuel E. Coleman is a President based in Hillsborough, North Carolina, practicing at Coleman, Merritt, Murphy & Rainsford, P.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on contracts, trusts, personal injury, criminal defense, and construction. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1994). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of North Carolina (B.A. Psychology, 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 15B Judicial District (President, 2002), Orange County and North Carolina (Member, Criminal Law Section Council) Bar Associations North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in Hillsborough, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Samuel E. Coleman is a lawyer practicing criminal law, contracts, construction law and 3 other areas of law
- Samuel received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Samuel practices at Coleman, Merritt, Murphy & Rainsford, P.C. in Hillsborough, NC
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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.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Samuel E. Coleman is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 Hillsborough 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 venue, 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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