Atty. William D. Acton, Jr.

Atty. William D. Acton, Jr.

Mr. William D.

Charlotte Charlotte 49 yrs experience 49 year
Call (980) 270-2671 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William D. Acton, Jr. at a glance

William D. Acton, Jr. is a Member based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at DeVore Acton & Stafford, P.A.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury and workers comp. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1977) and U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. S (1977). Educated at North Carolina Central University (J.D., 1977) and North Carolina State University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Mecklenburg County and North Carolina Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William D. Acton, Jr. is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury
  • William received a B.A. degree from North Carolina State University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William practices at DeVore Acton & Stafford, P.A. in Charlotte, NC

Practice Areas Explained

William D. Acton, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William D. Acton, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

William D. Acton, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

William D. Acton, Jr. is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp 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 Charlotte 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 William D. Acton, Jr.

Where is William D. Acton, Jr.'s law office located?
William D. Acton, Jr.'s law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is DeVore Acton & Stafford, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William D. Acton, Jr. handle?
William D. Acton, Jr. focuses on personal injury, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has William D. Acton, Jr. practiced law?
William D. Acton, Jr. has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William D. Acton, Jr. go to law school?
William D. Acton, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact William D. Acton, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William D. Acton, Jr. received?
William D. Acton, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
North Carolina Central University
- 1977
B.A.
North Carolina State University
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. S
Admitted: 1977

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