About me
Paul Tharp graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, where he majored in English and minored in Philosophy. Paul graduated with the top grade point average in his class in three years. After working as a high school English teacher, Paul attended law school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his juris doctor and became a member of the Florida Bar in 2003 and the North Carolina Bar in 2005. Paul is admitted to practice in federal court for the Western District of North Carolina. During the beginning of his career, Paul focused on legal writing, publishing hundreds of articles on legal topics in various publications and assisting lawyers and law firms in drafting legal pleadings and other documents. In 2012, Paul joined Arnold & Smith, PLLC to take over the growing personal injury and workers' compensation practice, and is now accepting new cases.
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Practice areas
Licensed
- Wrongful Death: 20%
- Medical Malpractice: 20%
- Car Accident: 20%
- Workers Compensation: 20%
- Personal Injury: 20%
Payment
Payment types:
Cash, Check, Credit card
Attorney endorsements
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MoreThe process involved with injury-based claims often involves a host of other parties: multiple insurance companies, opposing parties, and professionals paid to minimize their exposure at the victim’s expense. Paul’s strong background in crafting strategic legal arguments is a great fit for cutting through the legal smokescreen in these matters to get the best result for his client. I highly recommend Paul Tharp for anyone facing an injury-related issue in North Carolina.
Matthew Arnold Alimony Attorney
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
MorePaul's laid-back and welcoming demeanor is often remarked upon by former and current clients as his best quality. Having worked with Paul for many years, I would argue that his real strength is in his ability to come up with tactical legal arguments that he passionately believes in. Paul is an asset to our firm and I highly recommend him.
J. Smith Criminal defense Attorney
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Contact info
200 North McDowell St
Charlotte, NC, 28204
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC | Active | 2005 | 07/19/2016 |
| FL | Member in Good Standing - CLER Exempt | 2003 | 09/01/2016 |
| Legal answers | |
| Legal guides |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Place for top editorial column published in South Carolina | S.C. Press Association | 2010 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | Arnold & Smith, PLLC | 2012 - Present |
| Managing Partner | Paul Tharp Law | 2005 - Present |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Fourth Circuit United States Court of Appeals | Member | 2012 - Present |
| North Carolina State Bar | N/A | 2005 - Present |
| United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina | Member | 2005 - Present |
| Florida State Bar | N/A | 2003 - Present |
| Gaston County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| Lawyers Weekly | District court judge inquires about propriety of driving school | 2010 |
| Lawyers Weekly | Charlotte-area lawyers sponsor sister city residents | 2010 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina School of Law | N/A | Law | 2003 |
| University of North Carolina, Wilmington | English, Philosophy | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| N.C. Business and Law Breakfast Forum | The Inside Approach to Approaching Inside Counsel | 2011 |
| Continuing Legal Education Course at Campbell University School of Law | "Recent Developments in North Carolina Real Estate Law." | 2011 |
