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William W. Pollock

Ragsdale Liggett PLLC
  • Recognized Since:
    2015
  • Recognized in:
    Litigation - Construction
    Litigation - Insurance...
  • Website:
    http://www.rl-law.com
  • E-mail:
    bpollock@rl-law.com
  • Languages:
    French
  • Location:
    2840 Plaza Place, Suite 400
    P.O. Box 31507
    Raleigh, NC 27622
"Bill Pollock is an experienced and effective defense attorney in the construction and personal injury arenas. Bill delivers consistent results that are both cost effective and yield great results for our insureds. I highly recommend Bill Pollock for any construction or personal injury related matter at any degree of complexity."

-Ken Gillespie (Builders Mutual Insurance Company)

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Lawyer Bio

Bill’s practice of over twenty-five years is concentrated in construction law, products liability, environmental and toxic torts, trucking and transportation and other complex litigation. As lead counsel, Bill has tried approximately 50 cases in jury trials, bench trials and arbitrations, most with favorable results. Bill’s clients include general contractors, developers, architects, engineers, product manufacturers, trucking companies, and insurance and surety companies. 

 

 

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Education:

  • Wake Forest University, BA, graduated 1984

Bar Admissions:

  • United States, North Carolina Bar 1992
  • United States, Pennsylvania Bar 1987
  • United States, District of Columbia Bar 1988
  • United States, US Court of Appeals for the Third, Fourth and District of Columbia Circuits
  • United States, US District Courts for NC Eastern, Middle, Western and District of Columbia
  • United States, United States Court of Federal Claims
  • United States, Supreme Court of the United States

Affiliations:

  • Claims & Litigation Management Alliance - NC Editor of Claims Handling Guide; Construction Law Committee
  • Defense Research Institute - Steering Committee, Construction Law
  • National Association of Home Builders - Construction Law Forum
  • NC Association of Defense Attorneys - Past Board of Directors, Group Chair and Membership Chair
  • NC Bar Association - Litigation and Construction Law Sections
  • NC Legal Education Assistance Foundation - Board of Directors and Treasurer

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Litigation - Insurance, Raleigh (2016)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Insurance
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
 

Awards:

  • Super Lawyers List in Construction Litigation since 2014
  • North Carolina Legal Elite - Business North Carolina Magazine
  • LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Rated
  • Best Lawyers in America - Insurance Litigation since 2015
  • Best Lawyers in America 2016 Edition - "Lawyer of the Year" Raleigh Metro in Insurance Litigation
  • Super Lawyers "Top 100 NC Lawyers" since 2015

Additional Information:

Publications & Presentations

Mr. Pollock is the Chair of the Construction Law Guide and an editor of the Claims Handling Guide, both published by the CLM.  These publications are the first comprehensive nationwide guides for the insurance industry.

Bill is the author of Construction Law Client Strategies: Efficiently Assessing and Addressing Risks (Aspatore Books 2007).

Mr. Pollock speaks regularly to audiences concerning construction and insurance law issues and has conducted dozens of presentations and seminar.  Many of his law topics have allowed insurance adjusters to earn continuing education credits. Topics include construction site accidents, additional insured issues, indemnity and contribution and North Carolina civil law updates.

 

 
Civic Affiliations
Tarheel Swimming Association, past Board of Directors
New Wave Swim Team, past Board of Directors
Needham Broughton High School, Caps Club Board of Directors and Secretary
White Memorial Presbyterian Church, volunteer
 

Lawyer Client Comments

"Bill Pollock is an experienced and effective defense attorney in the construction and personal injury arenas. Bill delivers consistent results that are both cost effective and yield great results for our insureds. I highly recommend Bill Pollock for any construction or personal injury related matter at any degree of complexity."

Ken Gillespie, Builders Mutual Insurance Company

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

Litigation

Lead counsel for a builder, obtaining complete defense verdict on statue of repose, affirmed by the NC Supreme Court.

Litigation

Obtained a $4.5 million award for highway contractor in trial against State Department of Transportation on bridge project contract claim for project time and cost overruns and a $6.5 million award for project design and delay claims on a highway project. 

Litigation

Obtained substantial verdicts in jury trials and arbitrations for general contractors against developers and owners for unpaid contract monies, including projects for construction of shopping centers, office complexes and commercial buildings.

Litigation

Lead defense counsel in a six week environmental trial in which 75 plaintiffs sought $225 million for injuries arising from contaminated water from a private water system.  The trial resulted in a complete defense verdict.

Litigation

Established new precedent in North Carolina by obtaining favorable ruling from the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals holding that no implied warranty claims could be brought against manufacturer of component parts incorporated into construction project.

Litigation

Obtained defense verdict for trucking company for multiple claims arising out of 18 vehicle interstate highway collision.

Litigation

Obtained defense verdict in wrongful death suit against highway contractor for death occurring in a construction zone on an interstate highway.

Litigation

Established new precedent in North Carolina by obtaining dismissal of all extra-contractual claims against a surety company on performance bonds.

Litigation

National coordinating counsel for over 300 construction defect suits arising out of the manufacturing and sale of synthetic stucco (EIFS).

Litigation

North Carolina counsel for all products liability and warranty litigation for several leading nationwide construction products manufacturers.

Litigation

North Carolina counsel for thimerosal toxicity claims against a vaccine manufacturer.

 
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