Atty. William H. McElwee III

Atty. William H. McElwee III

Mr. William H.

North Wilkesboro North Wilkesboro 55 yrs experience 55 year
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About William H. McElwee III at a glance

William H. McElwee III is a Member based in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, practicing at McElwee Firm, PLLC. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on divorce, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1977), and U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina (1982). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1971) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina State Bar. Serands clients in North Wilkesboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. William H. McElwee III is a lawyer practicing general practice, commercial and business litigation and appeals, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • William practices at McElwee Firm, PLLC in North Wilkesboro, NC

Practice Areas Explained

William H. McElwee III's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

William H. McElwee III is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in North Carolina →

Wrongful Death

William H. McElwee III is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in North Carolina →

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 H. McElwee III is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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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 North Wilkesboro 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 H. McElwee III

Where is William H. McElwee III's law office located?
William H. McElwee III's law practice is located in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina. The firm is McElwee Firm, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William H. McElwee III handle?
William H. McElwee III focuses on divorce, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has William H. McElwee III practiced law?
William H. McElwee III has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did William H. McElwee III go to law school?
William H. McElwee III earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact William H. McElwee III for a consultation?
You can contact William H. McElwee III directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William H. McElwee III received?
William H. McElwee III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1971
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1982

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