David has represented property owners across North Carolina since 2008. He focuses exclusively on eminent domain and zoning law and litigation. As a property rights attorney, David has always remained committed to working for property owners, often against the government. David primarily represents individuals and businesses in land condemnation and eminent domain trial litigation, but also in obtaining zoning permits and variances, litigating zoning appeals before local boards, and resolving contract, covenant, and easement disputes between landowners. David has represented a broad spectrum of people and businesses in property-related matters including homeowners, places of worship, convenience store gas stations, restaurants (sit-down and fast food), farms, subdivision developments, warehouses, small business owners, car sales lots, and hotels. David has been selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list every year since 2015 for his eminent domain work and Best Lawyers in America since 2021 for his land use, zoning, eminent domain and land condemnation practice. David was born in Charlotte, grew up in Greenwood, SC, and graduated from high school in Hendersonville, NC. He met his wife in law school and they have one daughter. He has been licensed to practice in North Carolina since 2008.
David W. Murray
Awarded Practice Areas
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law Land Use and Zoning Law Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Charlotte.

Awarded Practice Areas
Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law Land Use and Zoning Law Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Charlotte.
Biography
Locations
Education
- North Carolina Central University, JD with high honors, graduated 2008
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA, graduated 2005
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
- State Courts of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Charlotte (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Litigation - Real Estate
Awards:
- Best Lawyers, Eminent Domain and Land Condemnation Law, 2023, 2024
North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2024
- Best Lawyers, Land Use and Zoning Law, 2021, 2022, 2023
- North Carolina Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Mecklenburg County Bar Leadership Institute Graduate, 2014
Additional Information
- Areas of Concentration
Eminent Domain and Land Condemnation Law
Land Use and Zoning Law
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