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About William J. Sharkey at a glance
William J. Sharkey is a business and litigation attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1959) and Georgia (1981). Educated at University of Pennsylvania J.D. (—) and University of Pennsylvania A.B. (—). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. William J. Sharkey is a lawyer practicing corporate law, antitrust and trade regulation, litigation
- William received a A.B. degree from University of Pennsylvania, and has been licensed for 67 years
- William practices in Charlotte, NC
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
William J. Sharkey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William J. Sharkey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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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