PRACTICE AREAS: 23
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 33
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 5
BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS: 33

Firm Details

Cranfill Sumner LLP is a multi-disciplinary law firm with 80+ attorneys serving clients with offices located in Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, and Washington, D.C. Founded in North Carolina in 1992, we advise and represent clients in all stages of litigation before federal and state courts in North Carolina, as well as select administrative agencies. Our services cover practice areas including business law, elder and estate planning, employment law, medical malpractice, land condemnation and eminent domain, workers’ compensation, and more.

The Cranfill Sumner LLP team serves clients in all aspects of civil litigation, employment law, workers’ compensation, and transactional issues. Our team consists of NC Board Certified Specialists in workers’ compensation, litigation partners, associates, paralegals, and professional support staff. We have handled more than 130,000 matters.

Since 1992, the firm has been built on the foundation of Teamwork, Reputation, and Client Service, and it continues that legacy today as it works to guide and counsel clients through each issue. Whether it’s for privately-held companies, municipal entities, small business owners, or partnerships, the “Cranfill way” includes practical and efficient representation tailored for each client.

Our depth of trial experience provides the unique perspective from which we advise clients on proactive steps they can take today to avoid future litigation. We offer continuing education opportunities through onsite seminars, webinars, and written updates on North Carolina Law. Our goal is to empower our clients so they are equipped with the knowledge they need to mitigate risk or handle a matter should it arise.

PRACTICE AREAS: 23
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA® AWARDS: 33
BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH® IN AMERICA AWARDS: 5
BEST LAW FIRMS® AWARDS: 33
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Awards & Focus

Top Listed state Awards
  • Top Listed in North Carolina in Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants with 7 lawyers
  • Top Listed in North Carolina in Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants with 6 lawyers
Areas of Practice
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Appellate
  • Aviation
  • Business Disputes
  • Business Law
  • Class Actions
  • Community Association Law
  • Construction Law
  • Cyber Law
  • Elder Law
  • Eminent Domain
  • Employment
  • Insurance Coverage
  • Intellectual Property
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Municipal Law
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Trucking
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • Workers' Compensation

Jurisdictions

Office Locations
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