Durham, North Carolina Wrongful Death Attorneys

Compare 9 attorneys and 6 law firms in Durham , NC. Sort by highest rating and years of wrongful death experience.

William Thomas II
Durham wrongful death attorney at Thomas Ferguson & Mullins with 45 years experience

119 E. Main Street, Durham, NC 27701

Jay Ferguson
Durham wrongful death attorney at Thomas Ferguson & Mullins with 34 years experience

119 E. Main Street, Durham, NC 27701

Philip IV
Durham wrongful death attorney at Thomas Ferguson & Mullins with 31 years experience

119 E. Main Street, Durham, NC 27701

James Maxwell
Durham wrongful death attorney at Maxwell Freeman and Bowman with 58 years experience

2741 University Drive, Durham, NC 27717

Jay Trehy Jr.
Durham wrongful death attorney at Twiggs Strickland and Rabenau with 41 years experience

4309 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 410, Durham, NC 27703

Martin Horn
Durham wrongful death attorney at Martin J Horn with 33 years experience

1800 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway, Suite 100, Durham, NC 27707

Joseph Wilson Jr.
Durham wrongful death attorney at Merritt Webb Wilson and Caruso with 33 years experience

2525 Meridian Parkway, Suite 300, Durham, NC 27713

Karen Rabenau
Durham wrongful death attorney at Twiggs Strickland and Rabenau with 32 years experience

4309 Emperor Boulevard, Suite 410, Durham, NC 27703

John Fitzpatrick
Durham wrongful death attorney at John C Fitzpatrick with 28 years experience

116 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701

Need help with a wrongful death matter?

If a family member or loved one has been killed through the actions of another individual or a business, a wrongful death attorney will represent your interests and those of the deceased. They will work with you to determine the facts of what occurred, whom to hold responsible, and whether compensation is due. Examples include people killed by drunk drivers or people killed in an accident at work. The laws around wrongful death are specific and cases must be filed within a certain time.

Need an attorney in Durham, NC?

Find the right attorney by reviewing and comparing our profiles of lawyers and their law firms, with details on each attorney and their colleague’s practice, experience, education, training, honors and fee structure. Carefully consider client reviews and recommendations from people just like you. If you have complex legal needs, a larger firm with multiple attorneys who can advise you in different areas may be the best fit. If your needs are more limited and very specific, consider a smaller firm. Speak with several Durham wrongful death attorneys to find the one that is best for you.

Ask yourself the 3 C’s:

  • Credentials ‐ How many cases has this attorney worked on similar to yours?
  • Comfort ‐ Who are you most comfortable working with? Is the lawyer’s office nearby? How and how often will they get in touch with you?
  • Cost ‐ Have expected costs and fees been clearly explained to you? It’s OK to ask for an estimate.