North Carolina residents facing nursing home abuse issues have access to attorneys who specialize in elder abuse in care facilities, neglect, financial exploitation, wrongful death, and resident rights violations. The legal framework in North Carolina differs from other states in important ways, and the attorneys listed here have experience navigating Superior Court proceedings and the specific regulations that govern nursing home abuse cases in this jurisdiction.

One of the most important things to know about nursing home abuse 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.

Choosing the right nursing home abuse attorney in North Carolina means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to nursing home abuse law in North Carolina to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across North Carolina.

Brian Ricci - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ricci Law Firm, P.A.
 2221 Stantonsburg Rd. GREENVILLE NC 27834
(252) 777-2222
Campbell University (1994)
Bar #24480
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Verified
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury Products Liability
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
Jason E. Taylor - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, P.C.
 313 Evans St Greenville NC 27858
(828) 327-9004
American University Washington College of Law (1993)
English
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Construction Law Insurance Claims Medical Malpractice
Michele Hollowell Cybulski - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Deuterman Law Group
 514 S Stratford Road Suite 280 Winston-Salem NC 27103
(336) 920-8365
Elon University School of Law (2009)
English
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Wesley Collins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Harvell and Collins, P.A
 1107 Bridges St Morehead City NC 28557
(252) 726-9050
North Carolina Central University School of Law (1997)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Elder Law Estate Planning
Chase Coble - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Deuterman Law Group
 514 S. Stratford Road Suite 280 Winston Salem NC 27103
(336) 373-1130
University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law (2017)
English
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Nicholas Brookes Mendez - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Horton & Mendez, Lawyers at Law, PLLC
 705 Princess Street Suite 200 Wilmington NC 28401
(910) 668-8067
University of Richmond School of Law (2015)
English
Unknown Status
Insurance Claims Maritime Law Medical Malpractice
Rachel M. Noorthoek - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, P.C.
 301 S McDowell St #1016 Charlotte NC 28204
(704) 900-3333
DePaul College of Law (2003)
English
U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Claims Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
George W Moore - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Moore Law Office, PLLC
 One Oak Plaza, Suite 303 Asheville NC 28801
(828) 258-8053
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (1968)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights
Benjamin T. Cochran - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Hardison & Cochran Lawyers at Law
 7340 Six Forks Road Raleigh NC 27615
(919) 444-4444
Campbell Law School (2002)
English
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Gene A. Riddle - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Riddle & Brantley
 807 North Queen St. By Appointment Only Kinston NC 28501
(919) 778-9700
Wake Forest University School of Law (1981)
English
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Civil Rights Nursing Home Abuse
James T. Moore Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shipman & Wright, LLP
 575 Military Cutoff Road Suite 106 Wilmington NC 28405
(910) 762-1990
Campbell Law School (2005)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Construction Law Entertainment & Sports Law
Dwayne Pennant - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Pennant Law Offices, PLLC
 458 Newburyport Turnpike #3 Topsfield MA 01983
(704) 837-2121
Charlotte School of Law (2014)
English
Massachusetts Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Estate Planning Nursing Home Abuse
Seth R. Cohen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Deuterman Law Group
 3524 Lawndale Drive Greensboro NC 27408
(336) 920-8365
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
English
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Pamela Williams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Arnold & Smith PLLC
 200 N McDowell St Charlotte NC 28204
(704) 370-2828
University of South Carolina School of Law (2021)
English
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Nursing Home Abuse
Larry Serbin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Jason E. Taylor, P.C.
 313 Evans St Greenville NC 27858
(704) 676-1093
Capital University Law School (2008)
English
South Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Claims Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Lakota R. Denton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lakota R. Denton, P.A.
 36 Orchard St. Asheville NC 28801
(828) 333-5996
Western New England University School of Law (2008)
English, Spanish
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Claims Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Margret Marquez - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
King Law Offices
 131 W Marion St Shelby NC 28150
(704) 466-3331
Campbell Law School
English, Spanish
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Insurance Claims Medical Malpractice
John Fitzpatrick Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of John C. Fitzpatrick, P.C
 3329 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd Durham NC 27707
(919) 683-9500
University of North Carolina School of Law
English, Spanish
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Divorce Domestic Violence
John Jensen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jensen Law Group
 1340 Environ Way P.O. Box 9071 Chapel Hill NC 27514
(919) 338-2780
The George Washington University Law School (1986)
4th Circuit Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Business Law Insurance Claims
Theodore Greve - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1201 N Tryon St Charlotte NC 28206
(704) 332-2323
University System of Georgia - University of Georgia
South Carolina Bar
Active License
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury Products Liability
William Cory Reiss - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Reiss & Nutt, PLLC
 1221 Floral Pkwy Ste 104 Wilmington NC 28403
9104204674102
Wake Forest University School of Law (2007)
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Medical Malpractice
Robert D. Rouse III - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Robert D. Rouse, III, PLLC
 600 Lynndale Ct #C Greenville NC 27858
(252) 752-4200
University of North Carolina School of Law (1973)
English
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Insurance Claims Maritime Law Nursing Home Abuse
Walter Vatcher - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 219 New Bridge St Jacksonville NC 28540
(910) 455-9494
Campbell University (1976)
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Insurance Claims
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
Al Patrick - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Lawyers East
 110 East Arlington Boulevard Greenville NC 27858
(252) 353-1333
Wake Forest University School of Law (1983)
English
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Elizabeth G. Grimes - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Grimes Yeoman, PLLC.
 179 Gasoline Alley Suite 102-A Mooresville NC 28117
(704) 321-8478
Wake Forest University School of Law
English, Spanish
North Carolina Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Christopher Anglin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Anglin Law Office, PLLC
 8801 Fast Park Dr. Ste. 301 Raleigh NC 27617
(919) 803-1516
Elon University (2009)
Federal Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Construction Law Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Mike Lewis - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 285 Executive Park Boulevard Winston-Salem NC 27103
(866) 299-1769
Unknown Status
Immigration Law Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Gregory Jones - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Greg Jones Law, P.A.
 1319 Military Cutoff Rd Suite CC #138 Wilmington NC 28405
(910) 251-2240
University of North Carolina (1985)
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury Products Liability
Bradley Alexander Stark - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fisher Stark, P.A.
 99 McDowell Street Asheville NC 28801
(828) 505-4300
Florida State University College of Law (2002)
Bar #54228
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse
Melissa Duncan - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 628 Green Valley Road Suite 304 Greensboro NC 27408
(336) 856-1234
Elon University (2006)
English
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Bankruptcy Foreclosure Defense Insurance Claims
Rebecca Britton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Britton Law, P.A.
 2850 Village Drive, Suite 206 Fayetteville NC 28304
(910) 339-6603
Campbell Law School (1989)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Medical Malpractice Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Daniel Deuterman - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Deuterman Law Group
 514 S Stratford Road, Suite 280 Winston-Salem NC 27103
(336) 920-8365
University of North Carolina School of Law
English, Spanish
VA Certification Bar
Active License
Civil Rights Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Shannon L. Altamura - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Altamura LLP
 230 East Salisbury St. Asheboro NC 27203
(336) 405-8080
George Mason University School of Law (2007)
English, Spanish
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury Products Liability
Garry B. Whitaker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Garry Whitaker Law, P.C.
 One North Marshall St Ste. 350 Winston Salem NC 27101
(336) 777-1195
Bar #11144
North Carolina Bar
Active License
Verified
Insurance Claims Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury
Randall Eugene Appleton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shapiro, Appleton, Washburn & Sharp
 8 Juniper Trail Suite 7 Kitty Hawk NC 27949
(252) 203-0066
Wake Forest University School of Law (1979)
West Virginia Bar
Active License
Nursing Home Abuse Personal Injury Products Liability
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