Atty. Walter J. Wheless
I have been practicing law on the Outer Banks for 33 years. 27 of those years were with my father as my best friend and law partner. I am married, have two fantastic children and one...
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Walter J. Wheless is a Member based in Manteo, North Carolina, practicing at Wheless & Wheless, PLLC. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on residential, wills, dui/dwi, formation, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1989). Educated at Campbell University (J.D., 1989) and University of North Carolina (A.B., 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Dare County (Secretary, 1990-1991 Vice-President, 2008—), North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina State Bar Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association. Serands clients in Manteo, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- I have been practicing law on the Outer Banks for 33 years. 27 of those years were with my father as my best friend and law partner
- I am married, have two fantastic children and one
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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 Manteo 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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