Atty. William K. Hinton

Atty. William K. Hinton

Mr. William K.

Smithfield Smithfield 61 yrs experience 61 year
Call (984) 307-3812 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William K. Hinton at a glance

William K. Hinton is a wills, personal injury, estate planning, business, and real estate attorney based in Smithfield, North Carolina. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1965). Educated at Wake Forest University (LL.B., 1965) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Smithfield, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. William K. Hinton is a lawyer practicing real estate, wills and estates, corporate and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
  • William practices in Smithfield, NC

Practice Areas Explained

William K. Hinton's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

William K. Hinton is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills 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 K. Hinton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

William K. Hinton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William K. Hinton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William K. Hinton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Smithfield 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 K. Hinton

Where is William K. Hinton's law office located?
William K. Hinton's law practice is located in Smithfield, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William K. Hinton handle?
William K. Hinton focuses on wills, personal injury, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has William K. Hinton practiced law?
William K. Hinton has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did William K. Hinton go to law school?
William K. Hinton earned their education at (LL.B., 1965); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact William K. Hinton for a consultation?
You can contact William K. Hinton 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 K. Hinton received?
William K. Hinton's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
Wake Forest University
- 1965
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1962

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1965

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