Atty. William Scott Harkey
My law practice focuses primarily on high stakes litigation. I represent businesses and individuals in State and Federal courts.
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William Scott Harkey is an Attorney based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practicing at Harkey Litigation. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, business, real estate, and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2012). Educated at Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law (J.D. Honors, 2012) and North Carolina State University B.A. cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- My law practice focuses primarily on high stakes litigation
- I represent businesses and individuals in State and Federal courts
- In recent years, I achieved favorable verdicts in some of the most notorious fraud cases in modern North Carolina history, including a $ million contract fraud case, the UNC athlete agent scandal, and a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme
- In 2018, I became a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in state criminal law
- My philosophy is to be fully engaged in the representation of my clients
- I will communicate candidly, prepare thoroughly, and advocate zealously
- This is my promise
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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 Winston Salem 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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