team-member

Anthony Cuticchia

Raleigh, NC

N/A

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Employment & Labor

Language

English

About

Since 1984 I have been a biomedical researcher.  I was drawn to a new field "Bioinformatics" - which uses computers to answer biological questions.  My work in this field, especially in the area of the Human Genome Project, is known within the scientific communities.  I have worked both in academic and private research organizations - including my work as a scientific founder of a Biotech company.   In 2005 I decided it was time for "Life 2.0" and spent the next four years earning a law degree by taking classes three nights a week for four years.  I did this while continuing my full-time job as a researcher.  In 2009 I was awarded my law degree, magna cum laude, and passed the North Carolina Bar a few months later. I was driven to learning the law by two factors.  First, by looking at the field of genetics, at present time, it was clear to me that there would be many areas where laws will be passed and legal precedents will be set.  I am concerned with issues such as patient rights, patentability of genes, and genetic discrimination (just to name a few). Second, my research did not put me in a position where I felt I could directly help specific individuals.  It was my goal upon passing the NC Bar Exam to work with people in the community to provide legal solutions to challenges they may face.  Thus, my practice is split into two broad areas.   The first I call "Entrepreneurial & Biotech Law."   This is where I work with scientists, venture capitalists and bankers, universities, and other organizations to provide counsel on legal issues.   This might include legal work regarding intellectual property, patents, protecting patient rights, etc. The second broad area is "General Practice."   This is where I use my skills and knowledge to help people with legal problems.  I take a traditional "country lawyer" approach to my practice. I am there for my clients and will even travel to their homes of businesses to help them.  Though I call this area "General Practice," I do not practice in ALL legal areas; the areas in which I do practice can be seen here or at my website (www.ajclegal.com).  

Practices Areas

Employment and labor

Wrongful termination

Language

English

Contact

AJC Legal ServicesHistoric Capital Club Building16 W. Martin Street #308Raleigh, NC, 27601Historic Capital Club Building16 W. Martin Street #30816 W. Martin Street #308Raleigh, NC, 27601

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Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
September 26, 2018

James was my attorney that advised me through my employment separation. He provided a free initial consultation and took his time to review my case documentation. He explained all the options upfront and provided great advice. After the initial consultation I hired James to represent me and negotiate on my behalf the terms of my separation agreement. He is very knowledgeable in the area of Employment law and did a great job negotiating my severance agreement. His rates are upfront, fair and reasonable. I highly recommend his services for any employment related laws issues.

anonymous
September 30, 2017

I have talked to several attorneys prior to this one in the last two weeks and he is the only one that I felt comfortable with one hundred percent. He is calm, collected, and definitely knows what he is doing. I was very impressed with both his outstanding biography and achievements and his professionalism, promptness, knowledge of the employment law, and intelligence. I could not have have possibly found a better attorney than Mr. Cuticchia. I am very grateful that I was able to find someone who cares about his clients, justice, and integrity. You can be just one person represented by this attorney. However, since he is the one who represents you a huge impact can be made on serving justice and making this world a better and fair place for many others and not just you.

Chris
September 26, 2017

Mr Cuticchia was my defense attorney for an Employment Contract case. I was an out of state client, however he kept me very informed via phone and email about everything that was happening in my case. He is an expert in North Carolina Employment and Contract Law. James gave us all the options available to help us choose our best strategy to defend myself. He pointed out the flaws and errors in the Plaintiff's case which gave us more confidence that we would win. Rather than settling to a mediation or simply complying with the Plaintiff's demands, he fought for us and convinced the Plaintiff to completely dismiss the suit. I totally and completely recommend Mr. Cuticchia. He is very personable, easy to talk to and, most importantly, a legal expert who will vigorously defend your rights.

anonymous
June 4, 2017

I consulted with Mr. Cuticchia about some of my work issues and was very happy that he was there for me in my time of need. He knew the best approach for all of the problems I was facing. He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

anonymous
September 12, 2016

star onlyMr. Cuticchia Jr. provided me the insight to understand the situation and the first steps to take. Mr. Cuticchia Jr. also helped me write the response requested via email concerning the situation. Had I not had this consultation I would have handled this in a completely wrong way. His consultation provided me the best way to proceed. My only regret is that I am not financial able to hire legal representation. review

Wiley
February 3, 2014

Mr. Cuticchia knew his stuff and did an excellent job of representing me against a huge corporation. He accurately predicted their legal maneuvers; his advice on when to push and when to settle was right on target. I am pleased with both his representation and my final settlement.

anonymous
March 19, 2012

Mr. Cuticchia is exceptional for an attorney. Professional, dedicated and intelligent, very calm with situations. I didn't know how to handle the way that this termination was treated, when I spoke with Mr. Cuticchia and gave him all my information he thought it through and planned a strategy for me to follow. He is always able to be reached to discuss matters with. Very informative on the law and how to proceed and explains it where it can be understood, doesn't speak above you. Made me feel comfortable and at ease when I would get upset. Helped me win my ESC hearing with ease and I look forward to having him go forward with the rest of the upcoming case. Would recommend him highly....

Keith
February 29, 2012

In January 2011 I was arrested for an act of civil disobedience, with the goal of spending MLK day in jail and writing a book about the experience. Yet one of the best outcomes of this experience was unplanned, which was when at the arraignment, Magistrate Knox appointed Mr. Anthony James Cuticchia to represent me on a pro bono basis. Mr. Cuticchia came to visit me the very next day, and over the course of my 37 days in Wake County Jail, he visited no less than 8-10 times, coming to see me every 3 to 4 days. This was of insurmountable importance, because without Mr. Cuticchia to act as my lifeline and sole contact with the outside world, when I emerged from jail on Feb 15, I would have lost everything I owned -- my cat Cuddles, my motorcycle, and all of my earthly possessions at the apartment from which I was being evicted during my jail stay. Mr. Cuticchia not only handled the legal matters with aplomb, but in fact: -- he fed my cat, took him to a temporary shelter; -- he arranged for my motorcycle to be stored instead of towed; -- he fought my eviction, making sure I was able to retrieve my belongings upon my release from jail; -- and crucially, he waited hours for me to be processed out and released after my court date, so he could deliver my cell phone to me, without which phone and contact #s contained therein, again, I would have been completely helpless on my return to the outside world. I can honestly say that not only did my experience with Mr. Cuticchia prevent my life from skidding off the rails into unmitigable disaster--but in fact, the experience helped restore my faith in the integrity, honesty, and basic human kindness that could be found in a world I once considered gone so wrong that I had chosen to go to jail rather than continue living amidst the insanity and inhumanity that seemed so unavoidably abundant to me following the much touted triumph of one particularly peculiar political faction in the 2010 elections... So because my arrest was one of an act of political protest, it was extremely important that Mr. Cuticchia listened very receptively and sympathetically to my highly charged political views during his many visits during my extended vacation at Wake County Jails. But in spite of this, when it came time for my court date, Mr. Cuticchia gave both written and verbal instructions expressly informing me that when I appeared before the judge, I was NOT to voice my political views, mention my book, or any similar foolishness which had gotten me into so much hot water already. In short (umm, it's way too late for that already), the services provided by AJC Legal Services was vastly better than any previous legal representation I had ever experienced with some 8 to 10 lawyers over 10 years of various appearances in divorce, civil, and criminal court, and that is probably why this effusive review has become so extensive, because I feel I could not fully do justice to Mr. Cuticchia's fine work otherwise. And finally, I've stayed in contact with Mr. Cuticchia since then, and he has continued to provide much needed, well informed legal advice on several matters since that time, for which I am also extremely grateful. In closing, I cannot recommend highly enough the services of Mr. Cuticchia, the best damn lawyer I've ever had. Sincerely, Keith E.

anonymous
February 6, 2012

Dr. Cuticchia worked with our technical people to prepare and submit our company's first patent application. Anthony has 20+ years of scientific experience, and he is also a veteran of several biotech startups, so he understood the technical content and our organizational issues. He knew what information to include and what to leave out of our application to strengthen our overall IP strategy. He prepared and submitted out patent application on schedule.

anonymous
February 6, 2012

Mr. Cuticchia represented me and won my case against a former employer. I had lost all faith after this "giant" seemed to get past all federal and state regulations and thought to myself, this isn't right. Mr. Cuticchia agreed, took my case, and within 4 months, it was all over..,and I WON! His efficiency and dedication brought this case to a closing with a speed I had not expected. He is very intelligent and breathes the law, when everyone else was too scared to take my case...he did. Forever grateful!!

anonymous
September 26, 2018

James was my attorney that advised me through my employment separation. He provided a free initial consultation and took his time to review my case documentation. He explained all the options upfront and provided great advice. After the initial consultation I hired James to represent me and negotiate on my behalf the terms of my separation agreement. He is very knowledgeable in the area of Employment law and did a great job negotiating my severance agreement. His rates are upfront, fair and reasonable. I highly recommend his services for any employment related laws issues.

anonymous
September 30, 2017

I have talked to several attorneys prior to this one in the last two weeks and he is the only one that I felt comfortable with one hundred percent. He is calm, collected, and definitely knows what he is doing. I was very impressed with both his outstanding biography and achievements and his professionalism, promptness, knowledge of the employment law, and intelligence. I could not have have possibly found a better attorney than Mr. Cuticchia. I am very grateful that I was able to find someone who cares about his clients, justice, and integrity. You can be just one person represented by this attorney. However, since he is the one who represents you a huge impact can be made on serving justice and making this world a better and fair place for many others and not just you.

Chris
September 26, 2017

Mr Cuticchia was my defense attorney for an Employment Contract case. I was an out of state client, however he kept me very informed via phone and email about everything that was happening in my case. He is an expert in North Carolina Employment and Contract Law. James gave us all the options available to help us choose our best strategy to defend myself. He pointed out the flaws and errors in the Plaintiff's case which gave us more confidence that we would win. Rather than settling to a mediation or simply complying with the Plaintiff's demands, he fought for us and convinced the Plaintiff to completely dismiss the suit. I totally and completely recommend Mr. Cuticchia. He is very personable, easy to talk to and, most importantly, a legal expert who will vigorously defend your rights.

anonymous
June 4, 2017

I consulted with Mr. Cuticchia about some of my work issues and was very happy that he was there for me in my time of need. He knew the best approach for all of the problems I was facing. He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

anonymous
September 12, 2016

star onlyMr. Cuticchia Jr. provided me the insight to understand the situation and the first steps to take. Mr. Cuticchia Jr. also helped me write the response requested via email concerning the situation. Had I not had this consultation I would have handled this in a completely wrong way. His consultation provided me the best way to proceed. My only regret is that I am not financial able to hire legal representation. review

Wiley
February 3, 2014

Mr. Cuticchia knew his stuff and did an excellent job of representing me against a huge corporation. He accurately predicted their legal maneuvers; his advice on when to push and when to settle was right on target. I am pleased with both his representation and my final settlement.

anonymous
March 19, 2012

Mr. Cuticchia is exceptional for an attorney. Professional, dedicated and intelligent, very calm with situations. I didn't know how to handle the way that this termination was treated, when I spoke with Mr. Cuticchia and gave him all my information he thought it through and planned a strategy for me to follow. He is always able to be reached to discuss matters with. Very informative on the law and how to proceed and explains it where it can be understood, doesn't speak above you. Made me feel comfortable and at ease when I would get upset. Helped me win my ESC hearing with ease and I look forward to having him go forward with the rest of the upcoming case. Would recommend him highly....

Keith
February 29, 2012

In January 2011 I was arrested for an act of civil disobedience, with the goal of spending MLK day in jail and writing a book about the experience. Yet one of the best outcomes of this experience was unplanned, which was when at the arraignment, Magistrate Knox appointed Mr. Anthony James Cuticchia to represent me on a pro bono basis. Mr. Cuticchia came to visit me the very next day, and over the course of my 37 days in Wake County Jail, he visited no less than 8-10 times, coming to see me every 3 to 4 days. This was of insurmountable importance, because without Mr. Cuticchia to act as my lifeline and sole contact with the outside world, when I emerged from jail on Feb 15, I would have lost everything I owned -- my cat Cuddles, my motorcycle, and all of my earthly possessions at the apartment from which I was being evicted during my jail stay. Mr. Cuticchia not only handled the legal matters with aplomb, but in fact: -- he fed my cat, took him to a temporary shelter; -- he arranged for my motorcycle to be stored instead of towed; -- he fought my eviction, making sure I was able to retrieve my belongings upon my release from jail; -- and crucially, he waited hours for me to be processed out and released after my court date, so he could deliver my cell phone to me, without which phone and contact #s contained therein, again, I would have been completely helpless on my return to the outside world. I can honestly say that not only did my experience with Mr. Cuticchia prevent my life from skidding off the rails into unmitigable disaster--but in fact, the experience helped restore my faith in the integrity, honesty, and basic human kindness that could be found in a world I once considered gone so wrong that I had chosen to go to jail rather than continue living amidst the insanity and inhumanity that seemed so unavoidably abundant to me following the much touted triumph of one particularly peculiar political faction in the 2010 elections... So because my arrest was one of an act of political protest, it was extremely important that Mr. Cuticchia listened very receptively and sympathetically to my highly charged political views during his many visits during my extended vacation at Wake County Jails. But in spite of this, when it came time for my court date, Mr. Cuticchia gave both written and verbal instructions expressly informing me that when I appeared before the judge, I was NOT to voice my political views, mention my book, or any similar foolishness which had gotten me into so much hot water already. In short (umm, it's way too late for that already), the services provided by AJC Legal Services was vastly better than any previous legal representation I had ever experienced with some 8 to 10 lawyers over 10 years of various appearances in divorce, civil, and criminal court, and that is probably why this effusive review has become so extensive, because I feel I could not fully do justice to Mr. Cuticchia's fine work otherwise. And finally, I've stayed in contact with Mr. Cuticchia since then, and he has continued to provide much needed, well informed legal advice on several matters since that time, for which I am also extremely grateful. In closing, I cannot recommend highly enough the services of Mr. Cuticchia, the best damn lawyer I've ever had. Sincerely, Keith E.

anonymous
February 6, 2012

Dr. Cuticchia worked with our technical people to prepare and submit our company's first patent application. Anthony has 20+ years of scientific experience, and he is also a veteran of several biotech startups, so he understood the technical content and our organizational issues. He knew what information to include and what to leave out of our application to strengthen our overall IP strategy. He prepared and submitted out patent application on schedule.

anonymous
February 6, 2012

Mr. Cuticchia represented me and won my case against a former employer. I had lost all faith after this "giant" seemed to get past all federal and state regulations and thought to myself, this isn't right. Mr. Cuticchia agreed, took my case, and within 4 months, it was all over..,and I WON! His efficiency and dedication brought this case to a closing with a speed I had not expected. He is very intelligent and breathes the law, when everyone else was too scared to take my case...he did. Forever grateful!!

anonymous
September 26, 2018

James was my attorney that advised me through my employment separation. He provided a free initial consultation and took his time to review my case documentation. He explained all the options upfront and provided great advice. After the initial consultation I hired James to represent me and negotiate on my behalf the terms of my separation agreement. He is very knowledgeable in the area of Employment law and did a great job negotiating my severance agreement. His rates are upfront, fair and reasonable. I highly recommend his services for any employment related laws issues.

anonymous
September 30, 2017

I have talked to several attorneys prior to this one in the last two weeks and he is the only one that I felt comfortable with one hundred percent. He is calm, collected, and definitely knows what he is doing. I was very impressed with both his outstanding biography and achievements and his professionalism, promptness, knowledge of the employment law, and intelligence. I could not have have possibly found a better attorney than Mr. Cuticchia. I am very grateful that I was able to find someone who cares about his clients, justice, and integrity. You can be just one person represented by this attorney. However, since he is the one who represents you a huge impact can be made on serving justice and making this world a better and fair place for many others and not just you.

Chris
September 26, 2017

Mr Cuticchia was my defense attorney for an Employment Contract case. I was an out of state client, however he kept me very informed via phone and email about everything that was happening in my case. He is an expert in North Carolina Employment and Contract Law. James gave us all the options available to help us choose our best strategy to defend myself. He pointed out the flaws and errors in the Plaintiff's case which gave us more confidence that we would win. Rather than settling to a mediation or simply complying with the Plaintiff's demands, he fought for us and convinced the Plaintiff to completely dismiss the suit. I totally and completely recommend Mr. Cuticchia. He is very personable, easy to talk to and, most importantly, a legal expert who will vigorously defend your rights.

anonymous
June 4, 2017

I consulted with Mr. Cuticchia about some of my work issues and was very happy that he was there for me in my time of need. He knew the best approach for all of the problems I was facing. He is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to.

anonymous
September 12, 2016

star onlyMr. Cuticchia Jr. provided me the insight to understand the situation and the first steps to take. Mr. Cuticchia Jr. also helped me write the response requested via email concerning the situation. Had I not had this consultation I would have handled this in a completely wrong way. His consultation provided me the best way to proceed. My only regret is that I am not financial able to hire legal representation. review

Wiley
February 3, 2014

Mr. Cuticchia knew his stuff and did an excellent job of representing me against a huge corporation. He accurately predicted their legal maneuvers; his advice on when to push and when to settle was right on target. I am pleased with both his representation and my final settlement.

anonymous
March 19, 2012

Mr. Cuticchia is exceptional for an attorney. Professional, dedicated and intelligent, very calm with situations. I didn't know how to handle the way that this termination was treated, when I spoke with Mr. Cuticchia and gave him all my information he thought it through and planned a strategy for me to follow. He is always able to be reached to discuss matters with. Very informative on the law and how to proceed and explains it where it can be understood, doesn't speak above you. Made me feel comfortable and at ease when I would get upset. Helped me win my ESC hearing with ease and I look forward to having him go forward with the rest of the upcoming case. Would recommend him highly....

Keith
February 29, 2012

In January 2011 I was arrested for an act of civil disobedience, with the goal of spending MLK day in jail and writing a book about the experience. Yet one of the best outcomes of this experience was unplanned, which was when at the arraignment, Magistrate Knox appointed Mr. Anthony James Cuticchia to represent me on a pro bono basis. Mr. Cuticchia came to visit me the very next day, and over the course of my 37 days in Wake County Jail, he visited no less than 8-10 times, coming to see me every 3 to 4 days. This was of insurmountable importance, because without Mr. Cuticchia to act as my lifeline and sole contact with the outside world, when I emerged from jail on Feb 15, I would have lost everything I owned -- my cat Cuddles, my motorcycle, and all of my earthly possessions at the apartment from which I was being evicted during my jail stay. Mr. Cuticchia not only handled the legal matters with aplomb, but in fact: -- he fed my cat, took him to a temporary shelter; -- he arranged for my motorcycle to be stored instead of towed; -- he fought my eviction, making sure I was able to retrieve my belongings upon my release from jail; -- and crucially, he waited hours for me to be processed out and released after my court date, so he could deliver my cell phone to me, without which phone and contact #s contained therein, again, I would have been completely helpless on my return to the outside world. I can honestly say that not only did my experience with Mr. Cuticchia prevent my life from skidding off the rails into unmitigable disaster--but in fact, the experience helped restore my faith in the integrity, honesty, and basic human kindness that could be found in a world I once considered gone so wrong that I had chosen to go to jail rather than continue living amidst the insanity and inhumanity that seemed so unavoidably abundant to me following the much touted triumph of one particularly peculiar political faction in the 2010 elections... So because my arrest was one of an act of political protest, it was extremely important that Mr. Cuticchia listened very receptively and sympathetically to my highly charged political views during his many visits during my extended vacation at Wake County Jails. But in spite of this, when it came time for my court date, Mr. Cuticchia gave both written and verbal instructions expressly informing me that when I appeared before the judge, I was NOT to voice my political views, mention my book, or any similar foolishness which had gotten me into so much hot water already. In short (umm, it's way too late for that already), the services provided by AJC Legal Services was vastly better than any previous legal representation I had ever experienced with some 8 to 10 lawyers over 10 years of various appearances in divorce, civil, and criminal court, and that is probably why this effusive review has become so extensive, because I feel I could not fully do justice to Mr. Cuticchia's fine work otherwise. And finally, I've stayed in contact with Mr. Cuticchia since then, and he has continued to provide much needed, well informed legal advice on several matters since that time, for which I am also extremely grateful. In closing, I cannot recommend highly enough the services of Mr. Cuticchia, the best damn lawyer I've ever had. Sincerely, Keith E.

anonymous
February 6, 2012

Dr. Cuticchia worked with our technical people to prepare and submit our company's first patent application. Anthony has 20+ years of scientific experience, and he is also a veteran of several biotech startups, so he understood the technical content and our organizational issues. He knew what information to include and what to leave out of our application to strengthen our overall IP strategy. He prepared and submitted out patent application on schedule.

anonymous
February 6, 2012

Mr. Cuticchia represented me and won my case against a former employer. I had lost all faith after this "giant" seemed to get past all federal and state regulations and thought to myself, this isn't right. Mr. Cuticchia agreed, took my case, and within 4 months, it was all over..,and I WON! His efficiency and dedication brought this case to a closing with a speed I had not expected. He is very intelligent and breathes the law, when everyone else was too scared to take my case...he did. Forever grateful!!