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Addison Tomasko Palanza
also known as CPT Addison T. Palanza, USA (RET.), J.D.
About Addison
Biography
CPT Addison T. Palanza, USA (RET), J.D., is a founding partner of The Atlantic Coast Law Firm. Licensed in North Carolina, Addison brings a substantial military background to the firm that compliments his legal experience.
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
6
Practice Areas
Business
25%
11 years
Criminal Defense
25%
11 years
Estate Planning
20%
11 years
Landlord or Tenant
15%
11 years
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Licensed in North Carolina for 9 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Addison Tomasko Palanza
314 Walnut St., Suite 100, Wilmington, NC, 28401
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Posted by Skipps | October 02, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Addison had a violent personality, and arrest record.
Addison has a history of threatening behavior. He threatened me as a client, I have it recorded. He settled our case, without speaking to us first...and he was only "filling in" for another attorney in the firm that had a life or death emergency. He then took 3 months of ignoring us before informing ...
Addison Tomasko Palanza's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend Mr. Palanza. Addison is an exceptional attorney, with tremendous knowledge, experience, and a genuine passion for helping his clients."
Timothy Dugan
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Attorney and Counselor at Law, The Atlantic Coast Law Firm
2014 - 2014
Legal Intern--Patents, Sas Institute, Inc.
2014 - 2015
Legal Assistant, Thorpe Law
2013 - 2013
Intern, Office of the Distrcit Attorney, 5th Prosecutorial District
2013 - 2013
Intern, Office of District Court Judge Robin W. Robinson, 5th Judicial District
2007 - 2012
Artillery Officer, United States Army
Associations
2016 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
2012 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
Education
2015
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Virginia Military Institute
B.A. in English
Languages
English