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John M. Nunnally

Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
  • Recognized Since:
    2013
  • Recognized in:
    Commercial Litigation
    Construction Law...
  • Website:
    http://www.rl-law.com
  • Location:
    2840 Plaza Place, Suite 400
    P.O. Box 31507
    Raleigh, NC 27622
A senior litigator, John has been trying cases for twenty years.  His practice is focused primarily on construction litigation and insurance law. John represents design professionals such as architects and engineers, often defending them from professional negligence claims, and also frequently represents trucking companies. John’s civil practice encompasses all phases of litigation, including trial and motion practice, discovery, writs, appeals, arbitrations and mediations. John prides himself on being a lawyer who practices ethically and responsibly, with a relentless focus on what is best for his clients.

Lawyer Bio

A senior litigator, John has been trying cases for twenty years.  His practice is focused primarily on construction litigation and insurance law. John represents design professionals such as architects and engineers, often defending them from professional negligence claims, and also frequently represents trucking companies. John’s civil practice encompasses all phases of litigation, including trial and motion practice, discovery, writs, appeals, arbitrations and mediations. John prides himself on being a lawyer who practices ethically and responsibly, with a relentless focus on what is best for his clients.
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Education:

  • North Carolina State University, BA, graduated 1988

Bar Admissions:

  • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association

Affiliations:

  • Defense Research Institute - member
  • Kiwanis Club of Raleigh - President and BOD
  • NC Association of Defense Attorneys - member

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
 

Awards:

  • LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell - Highest AV Preeminent Peer Rating Review
  • Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law & Commercial Litigation
  • Walter Zeller Fellowship Award, Kiwanis Club of Raleigh
  • Carl B. Hyatt Fellowship Award, Kiwanis Club of Raleigh
 

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Firm Details

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Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
http://www.rl-law.com
 
Headquarters
2840 Plaza Place, Suite 400
P.O. Box 31507
Raleigh, NC 27622
(919) 787.5200

Lawyer Case History

Appellate

John won a rare summary judgment motion on contributory negligence against a plaintiff alleging slip and fall injuries.  The Court of Appeals agreed and affirmed the lower court ruling.

Appellate - Tri-Arc Food Systems

Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment absolving client of responsibility for any negligence following a ceiling collapse in a Bojangles restaurant.

Appellate Lowes Food Stores

In a precedent setting opinion, the North Carolina Court of Appeals agreed that a plaintiff was not entitled to punitive damages against his client based on the palintiff's failure to prove willful and wanton conduct.