Atty. Stanley W. West

Atty. Stanley W. West

Four Decades of Experience, Aggressive Representation Stanley W. West is a skilled litigator who has handled personal injury, worker’s compensation, estate and will litigation, and other civil litigation in North Carolina courts since 1975, including multiple cases at the level of North Carolian Court of Appeals and North Carolina Supreme Court.

Pinehurst Pinehurst 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Stanley W. West at a glance

Stanley W. West is a Partner based in Pinehurst, North Carolina, practicing at Clarke Phifer, PLLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, real estate, workers comp, and construction. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1975) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1975). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 1975) and University of North Carolina (B.S. Business, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North Carolina Bar Association. Serands clients in Pinehurst, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Four Decades of Experience, Aggressive Representation Stanley W. West is a skilled litigator who has handled personal injury, worker’s compensation, estate and will litigation, and other civil litigation in North Carolina courts since 1975, including multiple cases at the level of North Carolian Court of Appeals and North Carolina Supreme Court
  • He graduated cum laude from Wake Forest School of Law, and has lectured before trial attorneys for the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • Mr. West has tried over 100 jury cases and handled a far greater number of cases resulting in favorable settlements
  • He has been involved in multiple cases resulting in recoveries in excess of one million dollars
  • In 2014 and 2015 he has obtained the largest personal injury verdicts on record in two North Carolina counties
  • Highly Regarded Among Colleagues and Clients Attorney Stanley W. West has been selected for inclusion in North Carolina Super Lawyers for the past 6 years and named one of the Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
  • He has for many years held the prestigious AV Preeminent peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell
  • CLASSES & SEMINARS • Lecturer, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers

Practice Areas Explained

Stanley W. West's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stanley W. West handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Stanley W. West is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in North Carolina →

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.

Stanley W. West is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Stanley W. West is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Stanley W. West is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in North Carolina →

Construction Law

Stanley W. West is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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 Pinehurst 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 Stanley W. West

Where is Stanley W. West's law office located?
Stanley W. West's law practice is located in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The firm is Clarke Phifer, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stanley W. West handle?
Stanley W. West focuses on trusts, personal injury, real estate, workers comp, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Stanley W. West practiced law?
Stanley W. West has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Stanley W. West go to law school?
Stanley W. West earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S. Business, 1971).
How can I contact Stanley W. West for a consultation?
You can contact Stanley W. West directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Stanley W. West received?
Stanley W. West's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University School of Law
- 1975
B.S. Business
University of North Carolina
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1975

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