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Wade M. Smith is a Partner based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Tharrington Smith, LLP. They have 63+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1963. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, ip, and white collar. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern (1963). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1963) and University of North Carolina (A.B., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of President, 1988), North Carolina and American Bar Associations NC Advocates for Justice The Association of Trial Lawyers of America National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Wake County Academy of Criminal Trial Lawyers (President, 1972, Wake County and American Board of Criminal Lawyers, American College of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Wade M. Smith is a lawyer practicing criminal law and business crimes defense, litigation, governmental and regulatory law and 17 other areas of law
- Wade received a A.B. degree from University of North Carolina in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years
- Wade practices at Tharrington Smith, LLP in Raleigh, NC
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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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