Business Details
Trusted Civil Litigation Representation in North Carolina
Ball Barden & Cury has established itself as a premier civil litigation firm serving North Carolina for decades. Our attorneys bring extensive courtroom experience across state and federal jurisdictions, including the Cherokee Supreme and Tribal Courts, with a proven track record in complex cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, construction defects, and professional liability. Holding the prestigious AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for over 20 years, we combine deep legal expertise with a commitment to personalized client representation. Our practice spans business and personal torts, insurance coverage disputes, and homeowners association conflicts, supported by admission to the U.S.District Court for the Western District of North Carolina and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. With roots in western North Carolina, our team maintains strong local knowledge while serving clients across diverse legal challenges. Our attorneys' memberships in national and state bar associations reflect our dedication to professional excellence and ethical standards. Through decades of service, we have built a reputation for delivering strategic, results-driven legal solutions tailored to each client's unique needs.
Services
Personal Injury
Wrongful Death
Construction Defects
Professional Liability
Insurance Coverage
Property Disputes
Highlights and features
- We maintain the highest AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for legal excellence
- Our attorneys have tried cases in all western North Carolina counties
- We handle complex litigation across multiple practice areas including insurance and construction disputes
- Our team holds admission to U.S. District and Fourth Circuit Courts
- We combine local knowledge with decades of western North Carolina legal experience
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients in personal injury cases resulting from accidents, negligence, or wrongful death. Our attorneys handle claims involving medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. With extensive courtroom experience, we advocate for fair compensation while maintaining the highest legal standards.
Construction Defects
Our firm specializes in resolving construction defect litigation for residential and commercial properties. We address issues like faulty workmanship, material failures, and code violations. We provide strategic representation for contractors, developers, and property owners in dispute resolution and trial proceedings.
Professional Liability
We defend professionals against liability claims in multiple disciplines including legal, medical, and financial services. Our attorneys handle investigations, licensing board matters, and courtroom defense. We focus on protecting professional reputations while achieving favorable case outcomes through negotiation or trial.
Insurance Coverage
We resolve complex insurance coverage disputes between policyholders and providers. Our practice includes bad faith claims, policy interpretation, and coverage determinations. We represent clients in negotiations, arbitrations, and litigation to ensure proper application of insurance policies and contractual obligations.
Property Disputes
Our firm handles property disputes involving homeowners associations, boundary conflicts, and land use issues. We represent clients in title disputes, easement conflicts, and covenant enforcement. We provide litigation support and strategic counsel to resolve real estate conflicts efficiently and effectively.
People
Ervin L. Ball, Jr.
Attorney
Admitted to the North Carolina State Bar since 1970, Ervin L. Ball, Jr. is a seasoned litigator with memberships in the American Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, and North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys. He graduated from the University of Tennessee with honors in 1967 and earned his J.D. there in 1970.
Alexandra Cury
Attorney
Alexandra Cury brings extensive legal experience with bar admissions in four states including North Carolina. A University of Pennsylvania honors graduate and University of Virginia Law School alumna, she specializes in civil litigation with focus on insurance and professional liability matters.
Questions
What areas of law does Ball Barden & Cury specialize in?
We focus on civil litigation including personal injury, construction defects, professional liability, insurance coverage disputes, and property conflicts in North Carolina's state and federal courts.
How long has the firm been practicing in North Carolina?
Our attorneys have practiced in North Carolina for decades, with continuous service in western North Carolina counties since the firm's founding.
What courts do you operate in?
We handle cases in North Carolina state courts, U.S. District Court for the Western District, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and Cherokee Tribal Courts.
What professional accreditations do you hold?
We maintain the highest AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for legal excellence and ethical standards, reflecting our decades-long reputation in the legal community.
