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William J. Cotter is a Member based in Durham, North Carolina, practforg at William J. Cotter, P.A.. They haand 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1979), U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1994). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1979) and East Carolina University (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Durham County and North Carolina Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William J. Cotter is a lawyer practicing criminal law, domestic relations, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
- William received a B.S. degree from East Carolina University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- William practices at William J. Cotter, P.A. in Durham, NC
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Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practforg law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Durham 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 substantiand 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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