Courts in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Litigation Lawyers in Raleigh

The courts of Raleigh, North Carolina were formed by the government of North Carolina to assist residents of Raleigh resolve legal disagreements which they cannot settle amongst themselves.

If you are involved in a lawsuit, or any legal dispute, in Raleigh, North Carolina, it's very likely that you will have some contact with the court system.

Raleigh, North Carolina's courts handle both civil and criminal matters. The litigation lawyers of Raleigh, North Carolina spend a good deal of time in the courts, and typically know the ins and outs of the local court system pretty well. However, to a layperson, dealing with the court system for the first time can be intimidating. Here are a few of the most likely situations in which a person will have to deal with the courts in Raleigh, North Carolina:

Events Leading To Exposure To The Courts In Raleigh, North Carolina

Jury Duty: Under the law of Raleigh, North Carolina, all adult citizens of the United States who reside in Raleigh are obligated to make themselves available for jury duty, if they are needed. When you are called upon to serve on a jury, you are required to show up, or else you might face criminal charges leading to hefty fines, in possible imprisonment. When you are called for jury duty, there's a good chance that you won't actually have to serve on a jury, either because there are already more people in the jury pool than are needed, or one of the lawyers involved in the case decides to excuse you. If you are selected to serve, on the other hand, you should follow the directions of the judge to the letter. In particular, you need to show up to the courthouse every day of the trial, and on time, or risk being held in contempt of court.

Filing a Lawsuit: Hopefully, you'll never have to file a lawsuit in Raleigh, North Carolina, or anywhere else. However, if you do, chances are good that it won't go to trial (and count your blessings if that's the case). Still, no matter what happens, dealing with the local court system after you've filed suit is inevitable. Whether there's a discovery dispute, or you need to go before a judge to approve a settlement agreement, you're going to become intimately acquainted with the courts in Raleigh, North Carolina

Being Sued: Likewise, if you are sued, you will have your work cut out for you in the courts of Raleigh, North Carolina. You, or your attorney, will have to file an answer to the complaint, and many other documents. You might also have to attend discovery proceedings, or case management conferences.

Divorce: If you and your spouse are divorcing, hopefully you can do it amicably. If there are disagreements over child custody, or other issues, a Raleigh, North Carolina family court is going to have to settle them.

How Can A Raleigh, North Carolina Tort Lawyer Help?

Most people don't have to go to court in Raleigh, North Carolina unless they're dealing with some perplexing legal issues.

You will probably need assistance navigating these legal issues. You should definitely consider retaining the services of a qualified litigation lawyer in Raleigh, North Carolina if you believe that you are going to have significant contact with the court system sometime soon.

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Life in Raleigh

Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and seat of Wake County. Raleigh is one of the three cities with Durham and Chapel Hill that's known as the "Research Triangle." It's known as such because North Carolina State University, Duke University and University of North Carolina Chapel Hill make up the three major research universities. As you may imagine, Raleigh is home then to a number of students and outstanding professors who are known internationally for their expertise. You may not know that Raleigh also has both historical and cultural attractions.

Raleigh is founded in 1792 and named for Sir Walter Raleigh who was a famous aristocrat and explorer. The Downtown region of Raleigh is home to lots of attractions like the North Carolina State Capital, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, and Museum of History. For history buffs who want to learn more about the City of Raleigh, the Raleigh City Museum in the historic Briggs Hardware Building on Fayetteville Street offers an unique view inside the growth and roots of the ever changing city. Peace College, Shaw University, Wake Technical Community College, and Strayer University are a few of the institutions of higher learning available. There are over 8,100 acres of park land in Raleigh. That even includes a championship BMX racetrack, botanical gardens, arboretum, and 22 staffed community centers.

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