Atty. William E. Burton III

Atty. William E. Burton III

Mr. William E.

Greensboro Greensboro 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (743) 230-9713 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William E. Burton III at a glance

William E. Burton III is a Partner based in Greensboro, North Carolina, practicing at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on chapter 13, business, ip, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1993) and District of Columbia (1994). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1993) and North Carolina State University (B.S. North, 1990). Active member of Greensboro, North Carolina and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William E. Burton III is a lawyer practicing environmental law, corporate law, alcoholic beverage licensing and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from North Carolina State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • William practices at Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP in Greensboro, NC

Practice Areas Explained

William E. Burton III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William E. Burton III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William E. Burton III is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William E. Burton III is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Greensboro 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 E. Burton III

Where is William E. Burton III's law office located?
William E. Burton III's law practice is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The firm is Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William E. Burton III handle?
William E. Burton III focuses on chapter 13, business, ip, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has William E. Burton III practiced law?
William E. Burton III has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did William E. Burton III go to law school?
William E. Burton III earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. North, 1990).
How can I contact William E. Burton III for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1993
B.S. North
North Carolina State University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1993
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1994

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