Kimberly "Kim" Carpenter, a native of Swain County, NC, has been practicing law in Western North Carolina since being admitted to the bar in 1996. She specializes in personal injury, workers' compensation, real estate, civil litigation, wills and estates, contracts, corporate law and criminal defense. She also serves as the attorney for Swain County, representing the county in a variety of litigation, personnel, and contract matters. In addition, she represents local banks in collection cases.
Kim graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Western Carolina University in 1993. She continued her studies at the North Carolina Central University School of Law in Durham, graduating with a Juris Doctor degree in 1996. In 1998, she was honored by the 30th Judicial District's Volunteer Lawyers' Program with an Outstanding Service Award, acknowledging her pro bono casework. Since 1999, she has served on the Board of Directors for both Western North Carolina Legal Services and Swain/Qualla SAFE, a battered women's shelter and is active in numerous civic and community organizations. Kim became a partner in Earwood, Moore, Carpenter & Guy in 2015.
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| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC | Active | 1996 | 04/24/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Earwood, Moore, Carpenter & Guy | 2015 - Present |
| Contract Attorney | Jackson County, North Carolina | 2011 - Present |
| County Attorney | Swain County, North Carolina | 1997 - Present |
| Attorney | Earwood, & Moore, PLLC | 2014 - 2014 |
| Town Attorney | Town of Webster | 2010 - 2012 |
| Attorney | Melrose, Seago & Lay, P.A. | 1996 - 2014 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Western North Carolina Legal Services | Board of Directors | 1999 - Present |
| North Carolina State Bar | Member | 1996 - Present |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Central University School of Law in Durham | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
| Western Carolina University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1993 |
Posted by Deborah
Tue Aug 14 2018
Jamie Arnold, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 28, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Agatha Guy, Real estate Attorney on Oct 17, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Gary Miller, Real estate Attorney on May 31, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have worked with Kim on a number of matters and also have observed her in court. I have found her to be competent, ethical and responsive. As a lawyer with 31 years of practice, I have worked with all types. In Kim's case, I feel that credit should be given where credit is due.