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B. Joseph Causey Jr.

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  • Sole Practitioner

Location:

Shallotte, NC

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910-755-6416
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A product of rural North Carolina, Attorney Causey was born in Southport and reared in Shallotte. He graduated as the Valedictorian of West Brunswick High School in 1984. He attended Duke University, graduating with a degree in Economics and Public Policy Studies, then received his Juris Doctorate from UNC School of Law in 1991. Attorney Causey is a proud advocate for those in his local community. He has represented those from all walks of life and circumstances. Currently, his practice focuses on serving retired seniors with their needs in estate planning, estate probate administration, and guardianship. He serves on the Board of Directors for Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc., and is a member of the St. Luke Lutheran Church community.

Areas Of Practice

  • Estate Planning focusing on Wills and Trusts 50%
  • Estate Probate Administration 25%
  • Elder Law, including Guardianship 25%

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina, 1991
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina, 2001

Education

University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

  • J.D. – 1991

Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

  • B.A. – 1988
  • Major: Economics and Public Policy Studies

West Brunswick High School , Shallotte, North Carolina – 1984

  • Honors: Valedictorian
  • Honors: Recipient of Odell Williamson Oratorical Scholarship
  • Honors: Rural Electric Cooperative travel scholarship

NC Governors School Salem College , Winston Salem, North Carolina – 1983

Representative Clients

  • Lockwood Folly Country Club, Inc.
  • River Run Plantation Property Owners Association, Inc.
  • NC Administrative Office of Courts Indigent Defense Services
  • Atlantic Telephone Membership Corporation
  • Brunswick County Board of Education
  • Percy Woodard
  • Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Merrill
  • Mr. and Mrs. Frank Shinton
  • Pastor Gralin Bryant

References

  • Sidelinger and Sidelinger, CPAs
  • Total Computer Solutions
  • Hewett Law Firm, PLLC
  • Guy C. Lee Building Materials

Classes / Seminars

  • Law and Administration, Brunswick Community College, 2017 to Present

Professional Associations And Memberships

  • NC Bar Association Estate Planning Section, Member Attorney
  • NC State Bar Association Elder Law Section, Member Attorney

Past Employment Positions

B. JOSEPH CAUSEY, JR., ATTORNEY AT LAW, ATTORNEY SOLE PRACTITIONER, 2015 – Present
BRUNSWICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE, INSTRUCTOR , 2017 – Present
The Causey Law Firm, P.A., Attorney Solo Practitioner, 2003 – 2015
Causey and Gentry, P.A., Attorney at law, 1999 – 2003
JOSEPH CAUSEY, ATTORNEY, P.A., ATTORNEY SOLE PRACTITIONER , 1996 – 1998
ARCHWAY BUILDING COMPANY, NC General Contractor—Limited License, – 1996
COX & CAUSEY, ATTORNEYS AT LAW , 1991 – 1996
UNITED STATES ARMY JUDGE ADVOCATE GENERAL CORPS, Frankfurt, Germany, Legal Clerk , – 1990
MICHAEL T. COX, ATTORNEY, Real Estate Paralegal , – 1989

Pro Bono Activities

  • Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. - Board of Directors, 2017 to Present
  • Pro Bono Wills Clinic - Habitat for Humanity, 2017 to Present
  • St. Luke Lutheran Church, Ocean Isle Beach, NC, 2015 to Present
  • Boy Scouts of America, NC Cape Fear Council - Volunteer and Trained Adult Leader, Wood Badge Certified, Archery Instructor , 2008 to 2014
  • Coastal Care Center for Mental Health DD & SA - Local Management Entity –Five county area; Representative for Brunswick County, 2013 to 2014
  • Rotary International Service Organization, Shallotte NC Chapter
  • Southeastern Center for Mental Health DD & SA - Local Management Entity --Tri-county area of Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties, NC. Chairman of the Board of Directors (2004 & 2005); 12 year Representative for Brunswick County, 1994 to 2006

Languages

  • English

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