Legal Malpractice law in North Carolina covers attorney negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, missed deadlines, conflict of interest, and fee disputes. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. North Carolina has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to legal malpractice cases, and attorneys who practice in Superior Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

One of the most important things to know about legal malpractice law in North Carolina is the statute of limitations. You generally have 3 years from the date of injury to file a claim. North Carolina follows contributory negligence — one of only four states where any plaintiff fault bars recovery for determining liability, which directly affects how much compensation you may recover. Cases are filed in Superior Court, and knowing how local judges handle these matters gives experienced attorneys a real advantage.

When selecting a legal malpractice attorney in North Carolina, consider their specific experience with cases like yours, their familiarity with Superior Court procedures, and their track record. The attorneys listed on this page serve clients throughout North Carolina and have profiles that include their credentials, practice areas, office locations, and client reviews. Comparing multiple attorneys helps you find the right fit for your situation and budget.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to legal malpractice law in North Carolina for an in-depth look at North Carolina's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Howard Kurtz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kurtz & Blum, PLLC
 434 Fayetteville Street Suite 710 Raleigh NC 27601
(919) 832-7700
University of North Carolina School of Law
English
U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Paul Hefferon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hefferon Law, PLLC
 6805 Fairview Rd Suite #100 Charlotte NC 28210
(704) 365-2600
English
Active License
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Construction Law
Ashley Michele Coghill - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Davis Hartman Wright LLP
 209 Pollock Street New Bern NC 28560
(910) 795-4280
Reading University (2014)
English
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Collections Construction Law
Dana Andrew Lejune - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
LeJune Law Office
 7 Orchard Street Suite 200 Asheville NC 28801
South Texas College of Law (1983)
French, Spanish
Texas Bar
Active License
Collections Consumer Law Employment Law
Brian Steed Tatum - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tatum Law Office, PLLC
 6135 Park South Drive Suite 510 Charlotte NC 28210
70430743501101
Duke University (2004)
English, Spanish
U.S District Court Middle Districts of North Carolina Bar
Active License
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Brian F Davis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Davis Law Group
 1 North Pack Square Suite 412 Asheville NC 28801
(828) 350-7700
Wake Forest University School of Law (1988)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Personal Injury Products Liability
Krispen Culbertson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 315 Spring Garden St. Ste #300 Greensboro NC 27401
(336) 272-4299
Wake Forest University
English, French, German
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Criminal Law
Alan Duncan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 300 N. Greene Street Greensboro North Carolina 27401
(336) 378-5315
Vanderbilt University (1979)
United States Supreme Court 1984 Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Business Law Family Law
Kimberly Sullivan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 301 South College Street, Suite 2100 Charlotte North Carolina 28202
(704) 376-3400
Rutgers University School of Law (1990)
Pennsylvania Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Employment Law
Clark Smith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 300 N Greene St Greensboro NC 27401
(336) 378-5442
Wake Forest University School of Law (1975)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Entertainment & Sports Law Legal Malpractice
Jack B. Bayliss Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 235 N. EDGEWORTH ST. (27401),P. O. BOX 540 GREENSBORO NC 27402
(336) 478-1178
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Environmental Law Insurance Defense
John J. Hackney - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 410 Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Chapel Hill NC 27514
(919) 929-0323
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Divorce Family Law Legal Malpractice
Tracy Lynn Eggleston - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 301 South College Street, Suite 2100 Charlotte North Carolina 28202
(704) 348-3409
Furman University (1979)
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Construction Law
Donald W Hardeman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 3 Middlebury Ct Pinehurst NC 28374
(305) 321-1947
University of Southern California Law School (1974)
Florida Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice
David Neal Allen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 301 South College Street 23rd Floor Charlotte NC 28202
(704) 417-3172
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice Products Liability
Gary Jackson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 521 East Blvd Charlotte NC 28203
(704) 377-6680
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Consumer Law Environmental Law Legal Malpractice
Colleen Kochanek - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2 Hannover Square Raleigh NC 27601
(919) 755-8741
Wake Forest University School of Law (1992)
North Carolina 1992 Bar
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice
Stephen Petersen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2 Hannover Square Raleigh NC 27601
(919) 755-8834
University of North Carolina Law School (1996)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Business Law Construction Law
Justin Lee Mauney - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4350 Lassiter at North Hills Ave. Suite 360 Raleigh NC 27609
(919) 787-4040
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Family Law Legal Malpractice
Lisa Frye Garrison - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 300 N. Greene Street Greensboro North Carolina 27401
(336) 378-5432
University of North Carolina (1994)
North Carolina 1994 Bar
Unknown Status
Antitrust Law Business Law Family Law
Allison Overbay Van Laningham - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 300 N Greene St Greensboro NC 27401
(336) 378-5520
Wake Forest University School of Law (1996)
United States Supreme Court 2006 Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Intellectual Property
Charles Holton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 2530 Meridian Parkway, Suite 400 Durham NC 27713
(919) 484-2309
Abilene Christian University (1970)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Legal Malpractice
Randolph James - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 116 North Spruce Street WINSTON SALEM NC 27101
(336) 448-3266
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Legal Malpractice Personal Injury
Christopher Carlisle Lam - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 214 N Tryon St 3700 Charlotte NC 28202
(704) 338-6059
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Law School (2002)
Bar of North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Entertainment & Sports Law Legal Malpractice
Debbie Harden - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 301 South College Street Charlotte NC 28202
(704) 331-4943
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (1979)
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Legal Malpractice
Donald Pocock - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 Knollwood Street Winston-Salem NC
(336) 774-3324
Wake Forest University School of Law
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Construction Law Insurance Defense Legal Malpractice
Marc C. Tucker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 434 Fayetteville St Ste 2800 Raleigh NC 27601
(919) 755-8713
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (1997)
United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina 2002 Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Construction Law Legal Malpractice
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