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Joel C.  Harbinson

Joel C. Harbinson

Harbinson & Brzykcy, Attorneys at Law
  • Criminal Law, Divorce, DUI & DWI ...
  • North Carolina
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Biography

Joel C. Harbinson attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated in 1977 with an A.B. degree and from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law in 1979 with a J.D. degree. He has been self-employed since 1979 as a criminal, domestic, and personal injury attorney in Taylorsville. In addition, Joel is a certified mediator in Superior Court cases, receiving accreditation from the N.C. Dispute Resolution Commission in 1998, and is a certified arbitrator in District Court cases.

Joel is the former President of the 22nd Judicial District Bar Association (1987-1988, 1999-2000) and a member of the American Bar Association, the N.C. Bar Association, the N.C. Advocates for Justice, and the Phi Delta Phi international legal fraternity. He has received an "AV Preeminent" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, giving him the highest possible ranking by his fellow attorneys and judges in both legal ability and ethics. He has also been recognized as one of the Outstanding Lawyers in America and is listed on the Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Divorce
Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
DUI & DWI
Family Law
Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Social Security Disability
Workers' Compensation
Additional Practice Areas
  • Car Accidents
  • Public Benefits
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Flat fees normally available in criminal and domestic matters
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
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Professional Experience
Senior Partner
Harbinson & Brzykcy, Attorneys at Law
Current
Education
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
J.D. (1979)
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Awards
Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers
Lawyers.com
In recognition of achieving a peer review rating of "AV" -- the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethics -- for every year since 2000
Professional Associations
North Carolina State Bar
Member
Current
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North Carolina Bar Association
Member
Current
Activities: Member, Family Law Section
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North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member
Current
Activities: County Captain, Alexander County; Member, Family Law Section
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
Activities: Member, Family Law Section
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22A District Bar Association
Member
Current
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Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity
Member
Current
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Alexander County Board of Commissioners
County Commissioner
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Activities: Chairman, 1998-1999; 2001-2002
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Alexander County Board of Education
School Board Attorney
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Alexander County Board of Commissioners
County Attorney
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Town of Taylorsville
Town Attorney
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Certifications
Mediator (Superior Court)
N.C. Dispute Resolution Commission
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
70 East Main Avenue
P. O. Box 400
Taylorsville, NC 28681
Telephone: (828) 632-4264
Fax: (828) 632-8927