Business Details
49 Years
experience
North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
Founded in 1977, our organization has grown to represent over 800 attorneys and paralegals specializing in civil litigation defense. We provide comprehensive resources for legal professionals representing businesses and individuals, with members from diverse practice areas including construction law, employment law, and medical malpractice. Our association maintains a strong commitment to professional development through continuing legal education programs, practice group collaborations, and advocacy efforts within the civil justice system.We facilitate knowledge exchange through specialized committees focused on diversity initiatives, young lawyers' development, and paralegal engagement. Our leadership actively participates in judicial discussions and policy formulation to shape the future of defense litigation in North Carolina.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Employment Law
Medical Malpractice Defense
Workers Compensation
Product Liability
General Liability
Government Entity Defense
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of experience supporting civil defense attorneys in North Carolina
- Our members include 800+ legal professionals across diverse practice areas
- We provide specialized practice groups for focused professional development
- We maintain active committees addressing diversity and emerging legal issues
- Our organization offers exclusive networking opportunities with industry leaders
Services
Commercial Litigation
Our commercial litigation practice supports attorneys handling complex business disputes including class actions, antitrust cases, and business torts. We provide specialized resources for attorneys representing corporate clients in commercial disputes. Our members receive access to litigation strategies and networking opportunities with experienced practitioners in this field.
Medical Malpractice Defense
This specialized practice group connects attorneys defending medical professionals and healthcare facilities. Members gain access to expert resources, case strategy discussions, and updates on medical liability trends. Our organization provides continuing education programs focused on evolving standards in medical malpractice litigation.
Workers Compensation
Our workers' compensation practice group supports attorneys representing employers and insurers before the North Carolina Industrial Commission. We provide updates on legislative changes, case law developments, and best practices for handling workplace injury claims through regular educational programs and member forums.
Employment Law
This practice area focuses on employment-related civil disputes including discrimination claims, wage and hour issues, and HR compliance matters. Our members receive resources for representing businesses in employment litigation across state and federal courts through specialized training and networking opportunities.
Construction Law
Our construction law practice group serves attorneys handling construction defect claims, contract disputes, and insurance coverage issues in the construction industry. Members benefit from networking with industry professionals and access to specialized resources for resolving complex construction-related legal matters.
People
Lynette Pitt
Executive Director
Lynette Pitt serves as Executive Director of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, overseeing organizational operations and member services. With extensive experience in legal association management, she provides strategic leadership to support the organization's mission and member needs.
Questions
What type of attorneys join NCADA?
Our members are civil trial attorneys who represent business interests in commercial litigation, workers' compensation, medical malpractice, and other defense areas.
How can I find a defense attorney in North Carolina?
Our member directory helps locate defense attorneys by practice area, region, or firm through our online directory accessible to both members and the public.
What practice areas do you support?
We provide resources for commercial litigation, construction law, employment law, medical malpractice, product liability, workers' compensation, and general liability defense attorneys.
Do you offer continuing legal education?
Yes, we provide CLE opportunities through our practice groups, annual seminars, and special events focused on current issues in civil defense litigation.
How long has NCADA been in operation?
Our organization has served North Carolina's legal community since our founding in 1977 with an initial membership of 136 insurance defense attorneys.
