Joshua M. Whitaker

Joshua M. Whitaker is a founding partner of Whitaker & Hamer, PLLC, and a highly respected North Carolina attorney with more than two decades of legal experience. His practice focuses on real estate, business law, and civil litigation matters and is built on providing clear, practical guidance to individuals, families, and businesses facing critical legal decisions. He is known for his strong understanding of state and local law.

Joshua graduated from Garner Senior High School and North Carolina State University. He earned his J.D. from Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University. His academic background provided a strong foundation in legal analysis, contracts, and property law, preparing him for a career centered on complex transactions and dispute resolution.

Joshua has concentrated on real estate law, representing clients in both residential and commercial transactions throughout his career. He regularly assists buyers, sellers, lenders, and investors with closings, title issues, and contract matters. In addition, he advises business owners on entity formation, contract drafting, and risk management, helping them structure operations for long-term stability and growth. His civil litigation experience allows him to represent clients effectively when disputes arise, whether in negotiation or in court.

Joshua also works with individuals and families on estate planning, probate, and related legal matters, guiding them through processes that require careful planning and attention to detail. His ability to explain complex legal issues straightforwardly has made him a trusted advisor for clients across North Carolina.

Joshua M. Whitaker has demonstrated professional excellence, as recognized by North Carolina Lawyers’ Weekly, which named him to the Real Estate Law Power List in both 2022 and 2023. This recognition reflects his ongoing commitment to high-quality legal service and his positive impact on the clients and communities he serves.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Whitaker & Hamer, PLLC
• Former Partner, McCullers & Whitaker, PLLC
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Eleventh Judicial District Bar

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• North Carolina State University
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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