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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

Bio: James Minick is the NC DWI Guy. James works relentlessly to hold officers accountable in their DWI investigation process. In February 2015, James co-authored A Cup of Coffee with 10 of the Top DUI Attorneys in the United States. When he meets with...

Rating: 10

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Criminal Defense, Business

Review: "To say that I was panicked and hit below bottom before I called Chris would be an understatement. When I finally got the courage to call I was treated with the utmost respect and care. From the moment Susan answered the phone, I knew I was in good..."

Rating: 6.8

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 30 years

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death and more

Your partner for all legal questions in the Cape Fear region. Call now!

Rating: 10

Call for a consultation(910) 338-4003

Bradley A. Coxe's Website

New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Business

Bio: Dane advises people, businesses, and institutions. From 2016-2020, he served as a judge, which gave him invaluable insights into the legal process. His substantial experience in courtroom litigation allows him to better advise his clients on poten...

Rating: 9.4

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 31 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation

Experienced Trial Attorney and former State Senator. Certified Specialist in Criminal Law. Call Today

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(910) 407-0289

Woody E. White's Website

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 2 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Litigation

Real People. Real Stories. Real Help.

Rating: 7.5

Call for a consultation(910) 833-3775

Derrick Ernest Cruz's Website

New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 38 years

Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Review: "After my car accident, I was without transportation and was dealing with consistent pain. Mr. David and his legal team handled my case with the upmost professionalism and care, which lowered my stress levels significantly. All the phone calls, mai..."

Rating: 6.5

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Family, Workers Compensation

Review: "She is really good lawyer and she was really care of my case I really appreciate what she did for all of us She really fast to respond whatever in phone calls or emails or even texts"

Rating: 9.0

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 41 years

Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident, Brain Injury and more

Bio: Who am I? I am a lawyer who has been practicing for almost 33 years. For that entire period of time, I have only handled personal injury cases, nothing else. I understand that the important things in life are not things at all...but integrity, val...

Rating: 8.4

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 20 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Education

Bio: James F. Rutherford is a North Carolina native and graduate of the Michigan State University School of Law. He is genuinely passionate about advocating for the rights of the accused and guiding them through the criminal justice system. He is a hig...

Rating: 8.0

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Real Estate, Estate Planning

Bio: I am Attorney James Price, and I practice Law in North Carolina. When families and businesses find themselves mired down in the bondage of debt, and are desperate for immediate help and answers, I will make the time to be available for them. Choos...

Rating: 8.1

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 22 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Bio: I have been practicing criminal law for over 10 years, with a concentration on sex crimes, DWI, and drug posession and trafficking. I have had great success at both the trial and appellate level in criminal cases, and have also successfully repres...

Rating: 1.0

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Social Security, Employee Benefits, Workers Compensation and more

Bio: I enjoy helping people by providing honest and knowledgeable legal help when you need it most. When you need to hire a Social Security Disability attorney make sure you know how long they have been practicing Disability law. Will they be able to t...

Rating: 7.6

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and more

Aggressive Representation At A Price You Can Afford. Call 910-469-1413 for a Free Consultation.

Rating: 8.6

Call for a FREE consultation(910) 218-8506

George Andrew Everhart's Website

New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

Bio: Criminal law is her primary focus and she provides representation to those charged with Felonies, Misdemeanors, Drug charges, DWI, Domestic Violence and more in New Hanover, Brunswick and Pender counties. She is also experienced in Personal Injury...

Rating: 8.1

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Business, Commercial, Real Estate and more

Bio: Attorney Cindy York received both her undergraduate degree (B.S. 1984) and her law degree (J.D. 1988) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 1988. Cindy is a member of the North Ca...

Rating: 7.8

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Family

Bio: Trying to describe family law attorney Janet L. Gemmell in words is like trying to capture lightning in a bottle. She is constantly on the go with cell phone in hand, but her fierce attention to detail and organization keeps her focused on the tas...

Rating: 9.2

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas: Family, Personal Injury, Employment & Labor and more

Review: "Mr Nutt and his firm are true professionals. He was honest with me and my exposures from the very beginning. I would suggest and support my friends and family members to use him if needed. —Jeff"

Rating: 7.3

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 6 years

Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, General Practice and more

Review: "Sarah was fantastic from beginning to end. A friend and former client referred me to the practice. From the beginning Sarah's confidence and calm demeanor let me know that I was in good hands. While she obviously did a fantastic job legally there ..."

Rating: 6.7

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New Hanover County Attorney

Licensed for 26 years

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation, Car Accidents, Motorcycle Accident and more

North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation. We have DECADES of Fighting for the Carolinas & Winning for Injured Workers.

Rating: 10

Call for a FREE consultation(844) 756-3019

Annemarie Pantazis's Website

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