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About Stephen W. Petersen at a glance
Stephen W. Petersen is an Of Counsel based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, real estate, ip, and construction. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1996). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1996) and Guilford College (A.B. North, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Stephen W. Petersen is a lawyer practicing business, criminal defense, white collar crime and 5 other areas of law
- Stephen received a A.B. degree from Guilford College in 1974, and has been licensed for 30 years
- Stephen practices at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in Raleigh, NC
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Stephen W. Petersen's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen W. Petersen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Stephen W. Petersen is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen W. Petersen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Stephen W. Petersen is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Stephen W. Petersen is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →
Stephen W. Petersen 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 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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