Richard L. Vanore

Richard L. Vanore


Carruthers & Roth, P.A.

Recognized since 2006

Greensboro, North Carolina

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
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Richard Vanore is a litigator experienced in professional malpractice, health law, personal injury, commercial disputes and other areas of civil litigation. As a core member of the Carruthers & Roth Healthcare and Litigation practice teams, he works closely with insurance companies, physicians, dentists, hospitals, individuals, real estate developers and property owners.

Much of Richard’s practice involves healthcare providers. He has served as lead defense counsel in hundreds of medical malpractice lawsuits involving both jury trials and arbitrations. He also represents medical professionals in a variety of disciplinary matters– including licensure, privileges and contractual rights pending before the North Carolina Medical Board, hospitals, national medical societies and healthcare insurance companies. He helps to negotiate employment agreements and provides legal counsel on day-to-day issues as well.

Richard is also certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission to conduct Mediated Settlement Conferences in Superior Court cases and utilizes his litigation experience to assist conflicting parties in resolving their disputes through effective facilitation.

Richard’s experience in the healthcare arena makes him a sought-after speaker. He has presented to a variety of healthcare industry organizations, associations, corporations and physician groups.

Richard has been recognized for his professional excellence by publications such as Best Lawyers in America and North Carolina Super Lawyers. He was named “Triad Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants Lawyer of the Year” for 2022 and “Triad Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants Lawyer of the Year” for 2021 by Best Lawyers. In addition to this, Richard was honored as 2012 “Father of the Year” by the Greater Greensboro Area Father’s Day Council.

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Location
  • 235 North Edgeworth Street
    P.O. Box 540
    Greensboro, NC 27401
Education
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D. , graduated 1973
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, A.B., graduated 1969
Bar Admissions
  • North Carolina, 1973
Affiliations
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • American Board of Trial Advocates - Member
  • Defense Research Institute - Member
  • Greensboro Bar Association - Member
  • North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys - Member
  • North Carolina Bar Association - Member
Court Admissions
  • United States Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Tax Court
  • All North Carolina State Courts
  • U.S. District Courts for Eastern, Middle, and Western North Carolina

Carruthers & Roth, P.A.
Headquarters: Greensboro, North Carolina

12 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

4 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Triad (2024)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Triad (2022)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Triad (2021)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Greensboro (2017)
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Greensboro (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Special Focus:
  • Civil Litigation
  • Commercial Disputes
  • Health Care
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Professional Malpractice
Awards:
  • Business North Carolina: Legal Elite, 2008, 2011
  • The Greater Greensboro Area Father's Day Council: Father of the Year, 2012
  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2006-2023
  • Best Lawyers in America: Triad Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year," 2021
  • Best Lawyers in America: Greensboro Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year," 2017
  • Best Lawyers in America: Greensboro Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year," 2012
  • Continental Who’s Who
  • United Who's Who Registry
  • University of North Carolina School of Law: Law Review, Order of the Coif
  • United Way of Greater Greensboro Volunteer Service Award
  • Best Lawyers in America: Triad Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants "Lawyer of the Year," 2022
  • North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2006-2019
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Medical Malpractice Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Professional Malpractice Law

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