Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
David F. Kirby
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Raleigh personal injury attorney David F. Kirby is recognized as one of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the nation. More than this, he is widely regarded as one of the most-liked attorneys in the state. He is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an organization comprising the 100 top plaintiffs’ attorneys in the U.S. and has been honored by numerous prestigious organizations, including Lawyers Weekly USA, Best Lawyers in America, and more. At Edwards Kirby, LLP, he regularly handles highly complex cases involving product liability, truck accidents, and medical malpractice. Contact the firm for a consultation.
Overview
- English
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1977
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, A.B., graduated 1973
- North Carolina, 1977
- American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
- International Society of Barristers - Fellow
- The Inner Circle of Advocates - Member
- English
- North Carolina, 1977
- American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
- International Society of Barristers - Fellow
- The Inner Circle of Advocates - Member
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1977
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, A.B., graduated 1973
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2024)
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2024)
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2018)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2017)
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2016)
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2014)
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Medical Malpractice Law
- Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Personal Injury Litigation
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
- Steven J. Sharp Public Service Award
- Lawyer of the Year, Lawyers Weekly USA
- Lawyer of the Year in Raleigh for Medical Malpractice, Best Lawyers in America
- Lawyer of the Year in Raleigh for Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
- Lawdragon’s Top 500 Plaintiff Lawyers in U.S.
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- $10.75 Million Settlement
Wrongful death of two children and brain injury to a third child involved in a truck accident.
- $7.9 Million
Two people killed by a disgruntled worker who was allowed to return to the job site.
- $30.9 Million Settlement
5-year-old girl was trapped in a defective pool drain and suffered severe, horrendous injuries that require life-long care.
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