Atty. William S. McLean

Atty. William S. McLean

Mr. William S.

Lumberton Lumberton 66 yrs experience 66 year
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About William S. McLean at a glance

William S. McLean is a estate planning, business, and litigation attorney based in Lumberton, North Carolina. They have 66+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1960. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (Inactive) (1960). Educated at New York University (LL.M., 1964) and Duke University (LL.B., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Lumberton, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William S. McLean is a lawyer practicing business law, tax and estate planning, litigation
  • William received a degree from New York University in 1964, and has been licensed for 66 years
  • William practices in Lumberton, NC

Practice Areas Explained

William S. McLean's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William S. McLean 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 Lumberton 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 S. McLean

Where is William S. McLean's law office located?
William S. McLean's law practice is located in Lumberton, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William S. McLean handle?
William S. McLean focuses on estate planning, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has William S. McLean practiced law?
William S. McLean has 66+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1960.
Where did William S. McLean go to law school?
William S. McLean earned their education at (LL.M., 1964); (LL.B., 1960).
How can I contact William S. McLean for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William S. McLean received?
William S. McLean's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M.
New York University
- 1964
LL.B.
Duke University
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1960

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