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W. Scott Harkey
Former prosecutor and Board Certified Specialist in NC Criminal Law.
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Biography
Scott's law practice focuses primarily on high stakes litigation in State and Federal Courts. He is a former prosecutor and Board-Certified Specialist in NC Criminal Law. Scott has handled thousands of complex matters in over 60 North Carolina counties. His cases have been featured in national publications including USA Today, Associated Press, Adweek, Washington Post, Washington Times, Newsweek, CNN, & ESPN.
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- White Collar Crime
- Stockbroker & Investment Fraud
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- North Carolina
- North Carolina State Bar
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Languages
- English
Professional Experience
- Senior Financial Crimes Prosecutor
- State of North Carolina
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Education
- Campbell Law School
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- North Carolina State University
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Awards
- Board Certified Specialist - NC Criminal Law
- North Carolina State Bar
Professional Associations
- North Carolina State Bar  # 44433
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- Current
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- North Carolina Bar Association
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- North Carolina Bar Association - Criminal Justice Section
- Executive Committee
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Restitution: A Prosecutor’s Guide
- NOW COMES THE STATE
- The Admissibility and Presentation of Business Records
- NOW COMES THE STATE
Speaking Engagements
- Admissibility & Presentation of Business Records, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys’ Advisory Council, Phoenix, AZ
- Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys Advisory Council
- Using 404(b) in Financial Crimes Cases, North Carolina Conference of District Attorneys
- Accessing and Organizing Records in Elder Exploitation Cases, orth Carolina Partnership to Address Adult Abuse Annual Meeting
Certifications
- Board Certified Specialist - North Carolina Criminal Law
- North Carolina State Bar
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Harkey Litigation
- Blog
- Harkey Litigation
- Harkey Certified as Superior Court Mediator
March 30, 2022 - What is a United States District Court Violation Notice?
March 19, 2022 - Harkey Awarded Highest Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
February 17, 2022
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