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Michelle L. Carswell-Pritchard

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About Michelle

I enjoy practicing Social Security Disability law because I find it gratifying helping people in need and I am very interested in medicine.  I have been practicing law for 20 years this year.  In my spare time, I am an avid scuba diver, a PADI DiveMaster since 2012, and an avid underwater phtographer, especially of sharks. I love to travel and meet new people.  I also love music, and make somewhat futile, but continuous attempts to play violin and learn to surf.

Practice areas

LitigationSocial security
  1. Social security: 90%

  2. Litigation: 10%

Languages spoken

English

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410 A East Union Street
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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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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
NCActive199909/08/2019
CAInactive199604/03/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Board Certified Specialist - Social Securty Disability LawNorth Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization2018
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
Order of ServiceNorth Carolina Advocates for Justice2016
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerPritchard Law, PLLC2015 - Present
AttorneyRicci Law Firm2013 - 2015
AttorneyByrd Byrd Ervin McMahon & Denton1999 - 2013
AttorneyLaw Offices of Barry Bernstein1998 - 1998
AttorneyLaw Offices of Greene and Schwartz1998 - 1998
AttorneyLaw Firm of Randolph & Levanas1996 - 1997
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Lance A. ItoLos Angeles County Superior Court1994 - 1995
Law ClerkFederal Public Defender1994 - 1994
Law ClerkOrange County Public Defender1993 - 1993
Law ClerkCalifornia Indian Legal Services1993 - 1993
Intern InvestigatorPublic Defender Service For The District Of Columbia1992 - 1992
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Disability Advocacy SectionMember1999 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember1999 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Disability Advocacy SectionChair2015 - 2016
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Disability Advocacy SectionSecretary2015 - 2016
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
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-Pritchard2004
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Pepperdine University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1995
Davidson CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1992
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Social Security Disability Practice: A Bird’s Eye View of Colleagues’ Best PracticesSIGNING A NEW CLIENT: THE INITIAL INTERVIEW2013
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
United States v Kevin Mitnick
California v Orenthal James Simpson
Robert Hafner and The Revels v. Disney, Miramax, MCA Records, and Universal Music GroupWon case for the Revels

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Review Michelle Carswell-Pritchard

Exceptional person !!!

Posted by DebbieSat Apr 11 2015

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!!

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Posted by EdnaThu Mar 19 2015

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 .
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Jennifer Taylor, Social security Attorney on Mar 16, 2015
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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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