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Our office, which is conveniently located near many of the state’s licensing boards and agencies, serves the entire state of North Carolina. Regardless of your location within the state, if you’re facing professional licensing issues, we may be able to assist you.
We believe in establishing long-term relationships with our clients and ensuring that we are available to help them in their time of legal need.
North Carolina Professional License Defense Attorney Nicholas Dowgul, or “Nick” as he prefers, began his legal career in 2008 in the Public Defender’s Office in Harrison County, Mississippi. In this position, Dowgul found his passion for the litigation of cases. Being in a courtroom felt like home to him.
North Carolina Professional License Defense Attorney Michael Holloway is a North Carolina native and a passionate advocate for the hard-working members of our community.
Raina Coposky is an Associate Attorney at North State Law Firm who has a love and passion for serving the local community. After graduating from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Theoretical Mathematics, Raina embarked on an adventurous career in the United States Army.
Nick Dowgul is not only professional but highly intelligent looking at situations deeper than most attorneys. I Highly recommend his services. Understanding, kind, professional and smart. The perfect combination anyone needs when seeking legal help. Thank you Mr. Dowgul!
Nick is an exceptional lawyer that will thoroughly work through your case and make sure no stone is unturned. Everything went very smoothly from start to finish. I definitely recommend North State Law!
Nick Dowgul with North State Law was so easy to work with! Great demeanor and awesome at incorporating what I wanted into a agreement that was fair to not just me but the other party. Therefore, we were able to come to a quick agreement that we both were satisfied with. I have recommended other people to Nick and have heard all positive…
My experience with North State Law and Nick Dowgul was nothing short of excellent. They were incredibly quick, helpful, discreet and professional throughout the entire process. Nick was always responsive to questions regardless of when I reached out and was available at my convenience. I would highly recommend working with them if you're looking for reliable, thorough, professional and personable legal assistance.
I have known Nick at North State Law for several years now. He is trustworthy and a very experienced and 'genuine' attorney. I will always use his services when my need arises. I recommend Nick and his guidance is superior! Thanks again Nick.
Nick and his team were very responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. Would highly recommend their services.
Truly caring and professional. Nick was beyond capable. His entire staff listened and supported us through the entire process. Highly recommend
Mr. Dowgul and North State Law are very responsive, friendly and take the time to explain their services. I felt very well represented. Thank you.
I came to this agency with a really challenging case! Not only did they clear my name but I got no limitations on working anywhere now! They really showed that they cared they were very diligent to solve my case without going to court! Yes! We met our goal!
Nothing short of excellent! Nicholas Dowgul is well versed in your legal concerns in the healthcare field.
Very helpful and very knowledgeable! Would highly recommend. Appreciate that Nick Dowgul and staff listened carefully to my concerns and then guided me correctly through the process!
Nick and Raina are exceptional! I'd HIGHLY recommend North State Law to everyone. They are knowledgeable, professional, and communicate clearly and effectively throughout the process. I am VERY pleased with their services.
Nick was extremely responsive every step of the way when assisting my firm in obtaining its license. I would highly recommend Nick for situations that require having a thorough eye but also maintaining it in a quick timely manner.
I needed an attorney that I could trust, one who could manage the dynamics of my case, and could do so with efficiency and promptness. North State law exceeded these expectations, remained professional during times when I struggled to do so - and had enough of a personal touch when I needed it the most. One of the best aspects of working with…
If I could leave 10 stars I would! I was represented better than I could imagine. Very professional and efficient. Staff responded every time I had any concerns. I can't thank you enough! Now I am able to move forward with my career. My legal issues were resolved quickly. I highly recommend this firm. Thank you again!
I had a great experience with North State Law. Nicholas was very knowledgeable and communicative throughout the entire process. In the end we were able to achieve the desired outcome. I would highly recommend North State Law.
From the initial consultation until telling me my issue was resolved, the team at North State was great. I would recommend them to anyone dealing with a licensure issue.
I had a great experience with Nicholas and his staff. Nicholas handled my case with professionalism from the beginning until the end. Nicholas and his staff were responsive, polite, knowledgeable, punctual, and supportive- I will definitely refer Nicholas to business associates and others that are seeking high quality legal representation.
I was very nervous about using a lawyer I didn’t know because of bad experiences in the past BUT, this firm was very professional, very respectful and took care of all that was needed. I would recommend them to everyone I know.
North State Law is the best firm to go to if you are facing any type of disciplinary action against your license. Nick and his team work hard to get the best possible results for their clients so they can get back to business. If you are looking to defend your professional license, you won't find a more competent, capable, or hardworking firm…
My experience with North State Law was excellent, everyone is so nice and responsive. They helped me through the toughest time of my nursing career, and the hardest year of my life. I’m so thankful that time is over for me. Riana Coposky was my lawyer and I couldn’t of asked for someone better to help me through those hard times. She is…
Nick Dowgul was excellent in assisting me with my case and making sure I was thoroughly prepared. He worked hard to make sure I received the best outcome that I desired. I would highly recommend him to friends and family. I would also hire him again in the future if needed.
Nicholas Dowgul was extremely professional and took his time to answer all my questions! He was always quick to answer emails and returned calls in a timely manner. Before our meeting with the BON, he did a Q&A session with me to get me comfortable. He went to the BON and asked questions on my behalf and made sure I understood what was…
North State Law really helped me through a difficult time. They taught me about what was needed for my case and was honest about the case. I will definitely will recommend.
Mr. Dowgul was amazing in helping us through the dilemma we found ourselves in. He immediately started working our case with the NCIC and through all his work and efforts was able to do what we could not. He was instrumental in saving our company thousands of dollars in the end. He was very kind and responded with every question asked. I would…
Nick helped me go through the process of a license issue with the board of nursing. I was incredibly happy with the outcome. He was very knowledgeable about the whole process. This eased my anxiety tremendously, as I was clueless and terrified. No one expects to ever go through a licensing issue. Nick got me through it and kept my career intact.
Very good law firm. Nicholas did a great job for me He was very attentive to what I needed. When it come to my contractors license did everything he could to make sure the outcome was good I highly recommend this law firm when it comes to dealing with the State Board of Contractors for the state of North Carolina. The attorneys are…
Having to defend my nursing license never crossed my mind. Sure, I always charted to protect myself but it was a just in case it happens, not a when. Getting the letter that I was named to be a defendant my world shattered. North State Law gave me back my peace of mind during one of the worst times in my nursing career.…
I had an outstanding experience with North State Law. The entire team was incredibly kind and attentive, guiding me through the toughest period of my teaching career and the most challenging year of my life. I'm immensely grateful to have finally put it all behind me. Nicholas Dowgul, my lawyer, was exceptional. His expertise, empathy, and availability made a world of difference during…
I was referred to Nicholas Dowgul from another law firm. From start to finish my experience was great. During my consultation with Nicholas he reassured me about everything and I felt better about my situation after speaking with him. He explained to me in detail what would take place, step by step. The staff there are very nice and professional. I am so…
I just went through a harrowing experience with my governing board. North State Law, and specifically Nick Dowgul, made it a much more comfortable and reassuring process. It was still painful but I believe we got the best results possible. Highly recommend!
Attorney Nick Dowgul went the extra mile helping me with licensing issues. From across country, he conducted the initial consultation professionally and efficiently while remaining courteous and patient with comments and questions. His wise counsel and conversations to include with other professionals involved were most helpful. Greatly appreciate the legal assistance and wish the best for you and your practice in the future.
Recently our Childcare Center received negative social media attention that led to the summary suspension of our Childcare License. Nick Dowgul and the legal team of North State Law quickly resolved the issues with our state regulatory department. Our childcare license was reinstated in 4 days. I highly recommend this firm to Childcare Providers who are faced with administrative actions threatening their business…
Nick Dowgul from North State Law gets a 5 star. He assisted me with some legal issues regarding my Nursing License and he went above and beyond to help me the best he could. I highly recommend North State Law.
This was absolutely the best customer service and representation I could ever ask for. The whole team was courteous and responded very quickly to questions. Nick was very knowledgeable and made you feel at ease that he was doing everything possible for your case. Thank you.
I HIGHLY recommend Nick as your attorney. Him and his team were able to clear a situation that could have jeopardized my career in such a terrible way. North State was wonderful! Thank you Nick, Mary, and North State Law for helping me continue doing what I truly love. I am so grateful.
Nick helped me go through the process of a license issue with the Board of Nursing. I was incredibly happy with the outcome. He was very knowledgeable about the whole process. This eased my anxiety tremendously, as I was clueless and terrified. No one expects to ever go through a licensing issue. Nick got me through it and kept my career intact.
The chief practice area of North State Law is Professional License Defense for individuals facing discipline from a North Carolina Licensing Board, State Agency, or any Governmental Authority.Professional License Defense is also known as Occupational License Defense or simply Administrative Law. The type of discipline a North Carolina professional can face from a licensing authority involves a broad spectrum of possibilities. They include but are not limited to license suspension, revocation, censure, reprimand, and civil penalties.
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