Atty. Stephen C. Brissette

Atty. Stephen C. Brissette

Stephen C. Brissette is a lawyer practicing mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, communications law, taxation and 2 other areas of law.

Raleigh Raleigh 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Stephen C. Brissette at a glance

Stephen C. Brissette is a Member based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Wyrick Robbins Yates Ponton Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on family law, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (Inactive) (1982), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1983), U.S. Tax Court (1987), and North Carolina (1989). Educated at Boston University (LL.M. Taxation, 1988) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North Carolina (Member, Sections on: Business Law Tax Law) and American (Member, Sections on: Communications Law Business Law Taxation) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen C. Brissette is a lawyer practicing mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, communications law, taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Stephen practices at Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton LLP in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen C. Brissette's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen C. Brissette handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

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 & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 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 Stephen C. Brissette

Where is Stephen C. Brissette's law office located?
Stephen C. Brissette's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Wyrick Robbins Yates Ponton Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen C. Brissette handle?
Stephen C. Brissette focuses on family law, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Stephen C. Brissette practiced law?
Stephen C. Brissette has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Stephen C. Brissette go to law school?
Stephen C. Brissette earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1988); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Stephen C. Brissette for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Stephen C. Brissette received?
Stephen C. Brissette's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
Boston University
- 1988
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts (Inactive)
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1987
North Carolina
Admitted: 1989

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