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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
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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.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
William H. McElwee III is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in North Carolina →
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 →
William H. McElwee III is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in North Carolina →
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 →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
William H. McElwee III is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense 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 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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