Atty. William W. Gerrans

Atty. William W. Gerrans

William W. Gerrans is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, family law and 10 other areas of law.

Morehead City Morehead City 44 yrs experience 44 year
Call (252) 855-4090 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William W. Gerrans at a glance

William W. Gerrans is a Senior Partner based in Morehead City, North Carolina, practicing at William W. Gerrans, P.A.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, wills, personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1982), U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina (1987), and U.S. Supreme Court (1990). Educated at University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, North Carolina (J.D., 1982) and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina (B.S. Business, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North Carolina Bar Association National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers (Life Member) North Carolina Advocates of Justice. Serands clients in Morehead City, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William W. Gerrans is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, personal injury, family law and 10 other areas of law
  • William W. received a B.S. degree from University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • William W. practices at William W. Gerrans, P.A. in Morehead City, NC

Practice Areas Explained

William W. Gerrans's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Wills

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Personal Injury

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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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 Morehead City 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 W. Gerrans

Where is William W. Gerrans's law office located?
William W. Gerrans's law practice is located in Morehead City, North Carolina. The firm is William W. Gerrans, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William W. Gerrans handle?
William W. Gerrans focuses on dui/dwi, wills, personal injury, criminal defense, family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has William W. Gerrans practiced law?
William W. Gerrans has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did William W. Gerrans go to law school?
William W. Gerrans earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S. Business, 1979).
How can I contact William W. Gerrans for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William W. Gerrans received?
William W. Gerrans's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- 1982
B.S. Business
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1990

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