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Biography
Asa C. Edwards’ principal areas of practice include consumer protection (FCRA, FDCPA, TCPA) employment law, civil litigation, and commercial litigation. He is admitted to practice in North Carolina State Courts and the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina.
Asa received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of South Carolina at Columbia, graduating cum laude. Prior to entering law school, he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Micronesia where he was a community development volunteer and English teacher. He received his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law, graduating with honors. While at Carolina, he served as a staff member for the First Amendment Law Review, and participated in the UNC Externship Program with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. He also served as a member of the UNC Graduate Honor Court, and made the Dean’s List each semester at UNC Law.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Consumer Protection
60%
13 years
Contracts and Agreements
10%
13 years
Credit Card Fraud
10%
13 years
Credit Repair
10%
13 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 12 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Asa Covington Edwards IV
4801 Glenwood Ave., Suite 310, Raleigh, NC, 27612-3856
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Asa Covington Edwards IV's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
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The BEST lawyer......
The absolute BEST lawyer for cases dealing with the FCRA. I am more than pleased with the professionalism and the way Mr. Edwards carried himself at all times while dealing with my case.
Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent Service
My attorney reviewed my situation and appropriately advised me of my legal rights. He communicated with me timely, effectively, and always kept me informed of my case. He was very strategic in getting what I deserved and proved to be a knowledgeable, experienced, and excellent attorney. I HIGHLY re...
Posted by christopher kent | October 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Employment and Contract Labor Assistance
Asa has been extremely thorough and helpful in his explanations and assistance with our employment and contract issues.
Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Creditors Rights
I was very impressed on how quick the attorney was in his responses to my emails and my questions. The attorney was very competent in all of the laws regarding this issue. I could not have asked for a quicker solution.
Asa Covington Edwards IV's Lawyer Endorsements
"Asa works relentlessly at increasing his knowledge to stay on the cutting edge of new developments in the area of consumer protection. I highly recommend this attorney."
"Asa is well respected and knows his stuff. I endorse him without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Asa truly cares about his clients and will go above and beyond to get them the best possible results. His tireless dedication to his craft is exemplary."
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Experience
Honors
2001
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Attorney, Maginnis Howard, PLLC
Associations
2020 - Present
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitMember
2017 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesState Chairman
2016 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2016 - Present
The United States District Court for the Middle District of North CarolinaMember
2015 - Present
The United States District Court for the Western District of North CarolinaMember
2014 - Present
10th Judicial District Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of North CarolinaMember
2014 - 2015
Wake County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2015
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2012 - 2015
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Gamble v. Equifax Information Services, LLC
Hager v. Seterus, Inc.
Holt v. Vester Nissan
Krug v. Trans Union, et al.
Meadows v. Lendmark Financial Services, LLC, et al.
Miller v. Volkswagen Credit Corp.
Miller v. Nationtar Mortgage, LLC, et al.
Norsworthy v. RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing Corp.
Olsen v. Equifax Information Services, LLC
Pagliei v. American General Life Insurance Company, et al.
Stebbins v. Trans Union, LLC
Worthington v. Navy Federal Credit Union, et al.
Education
2013
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2019
Fair Credit Reporting Act Conference
Case Valuation
2018
Fair Chance Business Lunch & Learn
Best Practices for Hiring People with Criminal Records
2017
2016
Orange County Bar Association - Family Law Division
Utilizing Consumer Credit Reports In Domestic Cases.
Publications
2016
Maginnis Law Blog
"Mixed Files" - Is your Credit Report Merged With Someone Else?
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a collector be sued under FDCPA provides for recovery of "statutory damages" or should the original company be sued?
27 Jul 2020
Q&A
Will my offense show up on a background check?
14 May 2019
Q&A
Violation of FCRA?
08 Sep 2018