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Your Trusted Legal Partner in Kitty Hawk, NC
Malarney & McCown has served the Outer Banks community for over 25 years, providing comprehensive legal representation across civil and criminal matters. Our attorneys combine deep local knowledge with extensive experience in real estate, estate planning, family law, and criminal defense to protect clients' interests. With a legacy rooted in service through roles like North Carolina Real Estate Commissioner and leadership in local legal associations, we deliver personalized solutions grounded in decades of practical expertise.Our team's unique background in business ownership, including founding a 50-million-dollar resort and operating insurance and mortgage firms, informs our practical approach to legal challenges. We prioritize client communication and transparency, offering consultations through multiple channels to ensure accessibility for residents and businesses across Northeastern North Carolina.
Services
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Criminal Defense
Family Law
Traffic Infractions
Highlights and features
- Over 25 years of combined legal experience with local Outer Banks expertise
- Unique business background informs practical legal solutions
- Proven success in complex real estate and criminal defense cases
- Active leadership roles in North Carolina legal organizations
- Multi-generational commitment to community service and client advocacy
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice combines legal expertise with practical business experience from founding a national vacation rental company. We handle residential and commercial transactions, title disputes, zoning issues, and development projects. Clients benefit from Jeff Malarney's dual licensing as a real estate broker and insurance agent, ensuring comprehensive representation in property matters.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and power of attorney documents. Our approach considers tax implications and wealth preservation strategies while guiding executors through probate processes. Personal experience with elder care informs our compassionate approach to succession planning for families.
Criminal Defense
With experience in state and federal courts, we defend against DWI charges, traffic violations, and serious felony offenses. Jeff Malarney's military legal background and trial success, including murder acquittals, provides unique perspective in protecting clients' rights throughout the criminal justice process.
Family Law
We handle divorce proceedings, child custody disputes, and alimony negotiations with sensitivity to emotional challenges. Angelea Norcross combines negotiation skills with litigation readiness to protect clients' interests in family court matters across Northeastern North Carolina.
Traffic Infractions
Linda McCown represents clients facing speeding tickets, reckless driving charges, and other traffic offenses. Our defense strategy includes procedural review, penalty reduction negotiations, and court representation to minimize driving record impacts for North Carolina residents.
People
Jeff Malarney
Attorney
Practicing Outer Banks law since 1996 with expertise in real estate and criminal defense. Former Navy JAG officer and founder of H2OBX Waterpark brings unique perspective to legal matters.
Linda McCown
Attorney
Third-generation Outer Banks attorney specializing in real estate transactions and estate planning. Serves on local business boards and established community scholarship programs.
Angelea C. Norcross
Attorney
Family and criminal law specialist with 30+ years of experience. Joined Malarney & McCown in 2024, offering compassionate representation in emotionally complex cases.
Questions
What legal services does Malarney & McCown offer?
We specialize in real estate law, estate planning, criminal defense, family law, and traffic infraction representation across Northeastern North Carolina.
How long has the firm served the Outer Banks community?
Our attorneys have practiced law locally for over 27 years, with Jeff Malarney establishing his practice in 1996.
What distinguishes your real estate practice?
Jeff Malarney's dual expertise as a licensed real estate broker and former mortgage broker provides unique insights into property transactions.
Do you handle out-of-court settlements?
We pursue negotiated resolutions when possible but maintain strong litigation capabilities for courtroom advocacy when necessary.
