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About Colin
Biography
Whatever it takes, I am not afraid to defend you and take your case all the way to court. Whether you need a strong legal defense, you are involved in a civil dispute, you are going through a difficult divorce, you are addressing a family support issue, you preparing a will or trust for the future, or you simply need good, sound law advice, I am here and standing in your corner. For over 25 years, I have protected good people just like you and helped them realize their best possible outcomes through the law. Why settle for something less?
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
Domestic Violence
25%
DUI and DWI
15%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 35 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1990
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2026
Location
Colin P. Mcwhirter, Attorney, Pa
211 South Washington Street, Shelby, NC, 28151
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2026.
Suspension With All Stayed issued in NC, 2026
updated on 04/29/2026Suspension stayed means the attorney has been suspended, but that the suspension is placed on hold (and ultimately removed) if the attorney complies with certain requirements.
Censure issued in NC, 2013
updated on 03/10/2014This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Reprimand issued in NC, 2012
updated on 01/27/2013Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Work Experience
1998 - 2023
Owner, Colin P McWhirter Attorney PA
1992 - 2023
Attorney, Coleman Law Office PA
1990 - 1992
Attorney, Lamb Law Offices
Associations
1990 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Cleveland County Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
Education
1990
Campbell University
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
1997
Professor
Business Law
Languages
English