After graduating from New Hanover High School, Addison attended and graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a BA in English and holds his Juris Doctor from Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. Addison lives in Wilmington with his wife, Jeanne, and their three children, where they are actively involved in our community and their church. A former artillery officer and veteran of the Iraq War, Addison is an avid military historian and enjoys woodworking in his free time. Addison volunteers in the community with multiple organizations, including the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.
Practice areas
Business Law; Business Formation/Incorporation, Contracting, General Business Consulting, Negotiation/Mediation, Sales and Acquisitions;
7 years
Criminal Defense; DWI, Traffic, Misdemeanors and Felonies, Expungements;
7 years
Estate Planning; Wills, Powers of Attorney; Advanced Directives, Trusts
7 years
Landlord/Tenant matters; Disputes, Money Owed, Leasing, Breach of Lease, Evictions;
7 years
Elder Law; Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid Spend Downs;
7 years
Guardianship matters for Juveniles and Adults;
7 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NC | Active | 2016 | 06/23/2022 |
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Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney and Counselor at Law | The Atlantic Coast Law Firm | 2016 - Present |
Legal Assistant | Thorpe Law | 2014 - 2015 |
Legal Intern--Patents | Sas Institute, Inc. | 2014 - 2014 |
Intern | Office of the Distrcit Attorney, 5th Prosecutorial District | 2013 - 2013 |
Intern | Office of District Court Judge Robin W. Robinson, 5th Judicial District | 2013 - 2013 |
Artillery Officer | United States Army | 2007 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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North Carolina State Bar | Member | 2016 - Present |
North Carolina Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2015 |
Virginia Military Institute | B.A. in English | 2007 |
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Timothy Dugan, Business Attorney on May 29, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Mr. Palanza. Addison is an exceptional attorney, with tremendous knowledge, experience, and a genuine passion for helping his clients.