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William Richardson

William Richardson

The Richardson Firm
  • Criminal Law, Traffic Tickets, DUI & DWI ...
  • North Carolina
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Biography

William O. “Billy” Richardson has been practicing law in North Carolina since his admission to the Bar in 1980. Throughout his career, he has built a reputation as a zealous, effective litigator, in and out of the courtroom. He has appeared in front of the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the North Carolina Supreme Court.

He continues to build The Richardson Firm, in hopes of providing zealous, competent representation for each client that he has the pleasure of representing.

AREAS OF PRACTICE
Personal Injury
Medical Malpractice
Eminent Domain/Condemnation
Civil Rights
Criminal Law

BAR ADMISSIONS
North Carolina, 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 1985
Supreme Court of the United States of America, 2004

EDUCATION
Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Buies Creek, North Carolina
J.D. – 1980
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
B.A. – 1977
Major: Political Science

REPRESENTATIVE CASES
State v. Hennis, 323 N.C. 279 (North Carolina Supreme Court 1988)

HONORS & AWARDS
The Best Lawyers in America
Super Lawyers, 2008 – 2011
Rated AV Preeminent

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS
North Carolina Bar Association, Member
The North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member
The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
American Association for Justice, Member
Cumberland County Bar Association, Member, 1980 – Present
YMCA, Board of Directors, 1997 – 2004
YMCA, President, 2002 – 2003
Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, Chair, Government Committee
for Chamber of Commerce, 2000
UNC Wilmington, Board of Visitors, 1999 – 2002
UNC Chapel Hill, Board of Visitors, 1997 – 1999
Education Foundation of Cumberland County, President, 1990 – 1991
Democratic Mens Club, President, 1990 – 1991
Myrover-Reese, Board of Dire

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Gun Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
DUI & DWI
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Family Law
Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Restraining Orders
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    Free Consultation on MOST areas of practice.
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Payment plans available.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
North Carolina State Bar
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4th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish
Professional Experience
The Richardson Firm
Current
Partner
Richardson & Brittain, LLC
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Partner
Mitchell, Brewer & Richardson
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Partner
Beaver, Holt & Richardson
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Elected House Representative
North Carolina General Assembley
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Assistant District Attorney
12th Judicial District-Cumberland County North Carolina
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Education
Campbell Law School
J.D. (1980)
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
B.A. (1977) | Political Science
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Awards
Rated AV Preeminent
Martindale Hubble
The Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers
2008-2011
Professional Associations
North Carolina State Bar
Member
Current
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The North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
Member
Current
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The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Current
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American Association for Justice
Member
Current
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Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce
Chair
Current
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Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Member
Current
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St. Johns Episcopal Church
Member
Current
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Cumberland County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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YMCA
President
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YMCA
Board of Directors
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UNC Wilmington, Board of Visitors
Member
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UNC Chapel Hill
Board of Visitors
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Myrover-Reese
Board of Directors
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Education Foundation of Cumberland County
President
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Democratic Mens Club
President
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Websites & Blogs
Website
William O. Richardson's Website Profile
Website
The Richardson Firm Website
Blog
therichardsonfirm.com
Contact & Map
The Richardson Firm
Fayetteville Office
455 Ramsey St
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Telephone: (910) 488-5050