Michelle L. Carswell-Pritchard

Michelle L. Carswell-Pritchard

also known as Michelle C. Pritchard

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 29 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Morganton, NC
Practice Areas: Social Security, Litigation

410 A East Union Street, Morganton, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 26 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Pritchard Law, PLLC

410 A East Union Street, Morganton, NC, 28655

Pritchard Law, PLLC

Landfall Executive Suites, 1213 Culbreth Drive, Box #325, Wilmington, NC, 28405

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Michelle L. Carswell-Pritchard's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Justin | December 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing work all around

I hired Mrs. Pritchard to help me with my Social Security and Disability claim and she was amazing. She is not only professional but also a very caring person. I would highly recommend her for her services and am very grateful to have hired her. Once again thank you so very much.

Posted by Debbie | April 11, 2015

Exceptional person !!!

Michelle went above and beyond in helping our family navigate the social security disability system. She explained each step and followed up in terms that we could understand. She was very knowledgable and efficient. We would highly recommend her. She is easy to talk to, very personable and gets the ...job done!!

Posted by Edna | March 19, 2015

Best Attorny

I had the pleasure of having Michelle's services for my Son . I also feel it is a privilege to know her as well . She was very attentive to our needs and right on top of every aspect of our case . I have & will continue to highly recommend Michelle L . Carswell - Pritchard to all friends & Family .

Posted by Edna | March 18, 2015

Excellent Legal Representation!

Michelle L. Carswell-Pritchard, went above and beyond to make sure I was at ease and prepared for my case. With multiple phone calls,emails, and two face-to-face meetings. Michelle L. Carswell-Pritcharde encouraged me to write down any questions that i may have forgotten during our first encounter. ...I was very happy with how everything turned out and would recommend her to anyone needing quality, honest legal help.

Posted by Deborah | March 16, 2015

michelle prichard saved my life

I hired Michelle Pritchard to take on my disability case 8 years ago. I had not major physical problems then, but mental. Until someone goes through what i go through everyday, there is no way of understanding. With that said Michelle understood that I was trapped in a mind that does not work like no...rmal people. Even though she never experienced it, she sympathized with my condition. I was in an assisited living home with no hope , I thought. MIchelle immediately took my case. Since I had no insurance the group home was holding on to me as long as they could. I was in fear i was gonna be out on the streets, and with a mind like mine it would have been easy to commit suicide or hurt someone. With the help, support, and always keeping me and the group home informed of every step, I was awarded my disiabilty within 9 months of the day she took my case. I owe my life and all that I have accomplished to Michelle Pritchard. With her help and her concern for me i never became homeless and i got the help that i need to live as normal life as possiable. I see my doctors and take my medication as i suppose to. Thank you Michelle for saving my life and getting the help that i despertley needed. Something bad was getting ready to happen in my life if you didnt go that extra mile for someone who needed it.

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Michelle L. Carswell-Pritchard's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Taylor

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Mar 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because unhave worked with her on many occasions, attended training sessions with her, and served in professional associations with her. She is caring, competent, smart, and handles herself well with clients and judges. I highly recommend her."

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Frederick Fleming

Social Security & Disability lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Board Certified Specialist - Social Securty Disability Law, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Order of Service, North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Owner, Pritchard Law, PLLC

2013 - 2015

Attorney, Ricci Law Firm

1999 - 2013

Attorney, Byrd Byrd Ervin McMahon & Denton

1998 - 1998

Attorney, Law Offices of Barry Bernstein

1998 - 1998

Attorney, Law Offices of Greene and Schwartz

1996 - 1997

Attorney, Law Firm of Randolph & Levanas

1994 - 1994

Law Clerk, Federal Public Defender

1994 - 1995

Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Lance A. Ito, Los Angeles County Superior Court

1993 - 1993

Law Clerk, Orange County Public Defender

1993 - 1993

Law Clerk, California Indian Legal Services

1992 - 1992

Intern Investigator, Public Defender Service For The District Of Columbia

Associations

1999 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Disability Advocacy Section

Member

1999 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

2015 - 2016

North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Disability Advocacy Section

Chair

2015 - 2016

North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Disability Advocacy Section

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

United States v Kevin Mitnick

California v Orenthal James Simpson

Robert Hafner and The Revels v. Disney, Miramax, MCA Records, and Universal Music Group

Won case for the Revels

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Education

1995

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

Davidson College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Social Security Disability Practice: A Bird’s Eye View of Colleagues’ Best Practices

SIGNING A NEW CLIENT: THE INITIAL INTERVIEW

Publications

2004

Entertainment Law: Cases and Materials on Film, Television and Music by Sherri L. Burr and William D. Henslee, West Publishing “Cameras in the Courtroom in the OJ Simpson Case” by Michelle Carswell-Pritchard

Languages

English

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