Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
A. Charles Ellis
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Charles is one of the firm's Managing Directors. His practice experience encompasses federal and state court litigation in various areas, including claims for wrongful death and serious personal injury. He has also litigated numerous cases involving complex insurance coverage issues, products liability, and professional malpractice. Charles is a frequent lecturer and has written extensively on a wide range of litigation topics, including "The Nuts and Bolts of Coverage Under the Homeowner Policy," "Depositions . . . Advanced Civil Procedure," and "Insurance Coverage for Intentional Acts and Punitive Damages." He has been rated by his peers as being "preeminent" in his fields of law.
Overview
Greenville, North Carolina
- Campbell University, J.D., graduated 1983
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, A.B., graduated 1980
- North Carolina, 1983
- * Please see the following websites for an explanation of the membership standards for the following recognitions - www.bestlawyers.com; businessnc.com/special-sections/legal-elite/; and www.superlawyers.com/north-carolina.
- American Association for Justice - Member
- American Bar Association - Sections: Litigation; Tort Trial and Insurance Practice
- American Board of Trial Advocates - Member
- Eastern North Carolina Inn of Court - Member
- Lenoir Community College Paralegal Program - Advisory Board of Directors
- Literacy Volunteers of America - Board of Directors: president 1999-2000
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice - Sections: Auto Torts; Professional Negligence
- North Carolina Bar Association - Sections: General Practice; Health Law; Litigation (council member)
- Pitt Community College, Board of Trustees - Board Member
- Pitt County Bar Association - Past President
- Pitt County Health Education Foundation - Board of Directors: president 1997-2000
- United Way, Board of Directors, 2016 - Board Member
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- United States District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina
- All state courts in North Carolina
- Supreme Court
Greenville, North Carolina
- North Carolina, 1983
- * Please see the following websites for an explanation of the membership standards for the following recognitions - www.bestlawyers.com; businessnc.com/special-sections/legal-elite/; and www.superlawyers.com/north-carolina.
- American Association for Justice - Member
- American Bar Association - Sections: Litigation; Tort Trial and Insurance Practice
- American Board of Trial Advocates - Member
- Eastern North Carolina Inn of Court - Member
- Lenoir Community College Paralegal Program - Advisory Board of Directors
- Literacy Volunteers of America - Board of Directors: president 1999-2000
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice - Sections: Auto Torts; Professional Negligence
- North Carolina Bar Association - Sections: General Practice; Health Law; Litigation (council member)
- Pitt Community College, Board of Trustees - Board Member
- Pitt County Bar Association - Past President
- Pitt County Health Education Foundation - Board of Directors: president 1997-2000
- United Way, Board of Directors, 2016 - Board Member
- Campbell University, J.D., graduated 1983
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, A.B., graduated 1980
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- United States District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina
- All state courts in North Carolina
- Supreme Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2019)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2013)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Medical Malpractice Law
- Personal Injury Litigation
Special Focus:
- COVID-19
Awards:
"Super Lawyer," Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Super Lawyers, 2006-2024
- "Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, 2003 and 2013
The Best Lawyers in America, 1995-2019
- "Lawyer of the Year," Best Lawyers®, 2013 and 2019
"Super Lawyer," North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2006-2019
News & Media
Case History
Transactions
- Representation of hospital in recovery of substantial sum (in excess of $4 million) in claim against a professional liability insurance carrier
Representation of hospital in recovery of substantial sum (in excess of $4 million) in claim against a professional liability insurance carrier for denial of liability coverage in multiple underlying medical malpractice claims
- Representation of family in substantial recovery (in excess of $1.7 million)
Representation of family in substantial recovery (in excess of $1.7 million) in wrongful death medical malpractice claim
- Representation of individual healthcare client in recovery in excess of $6 million
Representation of individual healthcare client in recovery in excess of $6 million for severe injuries received in motor vehicle collision
- Representation of families in $10 million recovery for wrongful deaths
Representation of families in $10 million recovery for wrongful deaths stemming from aircraft collision
- Representation of large hospital in substantial recovery (in excess of $2 million)
Representation of large hospital in substantial recovery (in excess of $2 million) in medical malpractice claim for contribution
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