About us
One percent. In North Carolina, that’s all it can take to lose an injury claim. The state still follows contributory negligence, a strict rule that can bar you from recovering anything if you’re found even slightly at fault for an accident. Only a handful of places in the country still use it.
Most Charlotte residents learn this the hard way, usually after a wreck on I-77 or I-485 and a phone call with an insurance adjuster. Lawyers Column exists so you learn it sooner.
We’re an independent legal publication covering Charlotte and Mecklenburg County. We research local attorneys and law firms, explain North Carolina law without legal jargon, and follow the lawsuits and court rulings that shape life in the Queen City.
Lawyers Column at a Glance
- Who we are: An independent legal news and research site, not a law firm
- Where we focus: Charlotte and the wider Mecklenburg County area
- What we publish: Lawyer rankings, legal guides, and lawsuit and court coverage
- What we never do: Accept payment from firms for placement
The Charlotte Attorneys We Write About
Our guides span every practice area. Readers most often come to us for these ten:
- Personal injury lawyers
- Car accident lawyers
- Truck accident lawyers
- Criminal defense lawyers
- DWI lawyers
- Divorce and family law lawyers, including help with North Carolina’s one-year separation requirement before divorce
- Child custody lawyers
- Employment lawyers
- Immigration lawyers
- Estate planning and probate lawyers
As a major banking center, Charlotte also generates plenty of business, real estate, and financial disputes, and we cover those practice areas too.
Beyond the Rankings
Choosing a lawyer is only one piece of the puzzle. Our articles also cover:
- How cases move through Mecklenburg County courts and the federal Western District of North Carolina
- Filing deadlines, fee arrangements, and new state legislation
- Practical next steps after an accident, arrest, job loss, or separation
Our Vetting Process
Every firm on our lists earns its place through records anyone can check:
- Reported verdicts, settlements, and appellate decisions
- Peer recognition from Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA
- Board certification through the North Carolina State Bar
- License status and public discipline history with the North Carolina State Bar
Advertising has no influence on rankings. When a firm’s claim can’t be verified, we make that clear.
Legal Disclaimer
Content on LawyersColumn.com is for general information only and is not legal advice.
- Reading this site or contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship with Lawyers Column or any lawyer we mention.
- We are not a law firm or referral service, and we don’t represent clients or pass along cases.
- Featuring a lawyer is not an endorsement, and past results don’t guarantee future outcomes.
- Laws, rankings, and firm details change often. Confirm important information directly with the firm.
- Some figures come from law firms’ own websites or press releases, and we attribute them where possible.
For advice on your situation, consult an attorney licensed in North Carolina.