Brown and Senter, PLLC

Law Firm in Albemarle and Locust, NC

704-982-2141

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About Us
Brown and Senter is one of the southeast’s oldest law firms. J. M. Brown, the founding member of the firm, began practice in 1878. He was joined by his son, R. Lane Brown, Sr. in 1908. Richard L. Brown, Jr. continued in the family tradition, beginning his practice with the firm in 1931. In 1966, Charles P. Brown joined his father in practice and has engaged in active practice since 1966. Brown and Senter engages in active practice in both civil and criminal litigation, in residential and commercial real estate, in business and in estate planning and administration.

Our skilled staff, Vivian Turner, Crystal Layton, help us provide quality service for our clients.

Beyond engaging in the active practice of law, members of the firm are also involved in local, state and national bar organizations and associations. Additionally, members of the firm participate actively in church, civic and educational organizations.

The firm maintains its primary office in downtown Albemarle, conveniently located near the Stanly County courthouse at the corner of Main and Second streets. The Albemarle office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The firm’s satellite office in Locust is open weekdays by appointment.

Charles P. Brown

Charles P. Brown – Partner

Areas of Practice:

  • Civil Litigation
  • Criminal Litigation
  • Estate Planning and Administration

Email: brownlaw@ctc.net

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Jim Senter


James L. Senter

Areas of Practice: 

  • Criminal Law
  • Traffic Law

Email: jsenter.brownlaw@ctc.net
Telephone:  (704) 982-2141
Facsimile:  (704) 982-0902

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Mailing Address

PO Box 400
Albemarle, NC 28002

Physical locations:

Albemarle Office

101 South 2nd Street
Albemarle, NC 28001

Locust Office

602 West Main Street
Locust, NC 28097

(inside the Bear Insurance building)

Areas of Practice

Civil Litigation
Criminal Litigation
Estate Planning
Real Estate
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Traffic Law

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