Smith Dickey Dempster Carpenter & Harris PA

read moreAt Smith, Dickey & Dempster P.A., we are an established litigation firm focused on helping people through some of the most difficult moments in their lives. We will provide the backing and support you need to pursue the best possible outcome in your case. We represent individuals and families in Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Lumberton and throughout Cumberland County in North Carolina. Our full-service law firm is committed to helping our clients find the best resolution in all types of legal issues, including bankruptcy, criminal defense, juvenile law, workers' compensation, personal injury, Social Security Disability and family law.

read moreAt Smith, Dickey & Dempster P.A., our roots in our local North Carolina communities span generations. Since attorney Ritchie Smith founded our firm more than 50 years ago, his son, Allen, and partners, Andy Dempster and Pitt Dickey, have continued the tradition of providing exceptional counsel and representation to individuals and families in a wide variety of practice areas. Pitt Dickey was raised here in Fayetteville and has been with the firm for more than 35 years. As a litigation firm, we know what's at stake in your case.

read moreAt Smith, Dickey & Dempster P.A., we fight for the rights and interests of injured workers in our local communities. We regularly bring claims against employers ranging from small construction firms to large corporations and governmental entities like Goodyear Tire, meat processing plants, Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Purolator, the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County and Cumberland County schools, and all types of contracting and manufacturing employers. Contact us right away after a work injury.

read moreAt Smith, Dickey & Dempster P.A., our criminal defense team is composed of experienced attorneys who know the local laws and legal landscape. Senior Partner Andrew Dempster is a former assistant district attorney and was twice elected to be a district court judge. During his second term, he decided to represent individuals in the private sector and joined our firm in 1996. With a high demand for his defense services, Andrew brought Cull Jordan, a former assistant district attorney, to the firm.

read moreThe right legal representation can make all the difference after an accident. For more than 50 years, our attorneys at Smith, Dickey & Dempster P.A. have been representing individuals and families in Fayetteville and Cumberland County in moments of crisis. We know the roadways where serious auto accidents occur, we know the local judges and attorneys, and we know how to build strong cases that pursue full and just compensation. Our lawyers are former district attorneys and a former district court judge.

read moreFor many couples going through a difficult time, the end result is a separation or divorce. At Smith, Dickey & Dempster P.A., we help individuals and families in Fayetteville and others in the surrounding communities protect themselves and their children as they go through this challenging time in their lives. When faced with a divorce, child custody dispute or other family law matter, you likely have questions: How long will the process take? How much will I receive or pay in child support? Will I be required to pay alimony?

read moreFor many individuals and families in Fayetteville and others throughout Cumberland County in North Carolina, substantial debt and other financial challenges can quickly go from being a nuisance to a seemingly insurmountable problem. Whether you face foreclosure, past-due notices in the mail, creditor calls at home and work, wage garnishment, or other debt and collections issues, our team at Smith, Dickey & Dempster P.A. can help you discover your options for achieving a clean slate. The two most common types of bankruptcy filings are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.