Profile
High-Stakes Litigation and Personal Injury Representation
Paynter Law is a nationally recognized trial law firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina. Founded by Stuart M. Paynter in 2005, the firm has achieved over $500 million in verdicts and settlements for its clients. They are known for taking on complex, high-stakes cases that other firms might shy away from, including litigation against Fortune 500 companies and major institutions. Whether it is a catastrophic personal injury claim, a complex business dispute, or a class action lawsuit, the team at Paynter Law brings a level of sophistication and tenacity that delivers results.
Practice Areas and Expertise
The firm’s attorneys are experienced in a wide range of legal matters, with a particular focus on cases involving severe harm or significant financial loss. Their core practice areas include:
- Catastrophic Personal Injury: Representing victims of life-altering accidents, including traumatic brain injuries and spinal cord damage.
- Product Liability: Fighting for consumers injured by dangerous products, such as exploding lithium-ion batteries and defective medical devices.
- Wrongful Death: providing compassionate advocacy for families who have lost a loved one due to negligence.
- Medical Malpractice: Holding healthcare providers accountable for surgical errors, misdiagnoses, and birth injuries.
- Complex Litigation: Handling intellectual property disputes, antitrust cases, and commercial torts, including notable litigation against the NCAA.
A Team You Can Count On
Stuart Paynter began his career at one of the nation’s most prestigious law firms, Sullivan and Cromwell, before establishing his own practice. This big-law background, combined with a personalized boutique approach, offers clients the best of both worlds. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis for personal injury cases, meaning you pay no attorney fees unless they win your case. Their commitment to their clients is evidenced by their inclusion in Super Lawyers and their track record of record-breaking verdicts.
‘We don’t just settle cases; we prepare every case for trial to ensure maximum compensation.’
Historic Glenwood South Location
Paynter Law is located at 118 St Marys St, Suite 100, in a beautifully renovated historic building in the Glenwood South district. This location offers a welcoming and professional atmosphere, just minutes from downtown Raleigh. The firm is available 24 hours a day to assist new clients, ensuring that justice is never out of reach.
Specializing In
Lithium Ion Battery Injuries, NCAA Litigation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Commercial Litigation
Address & Location
Located inside the Beltline on the West Side of downtown, immediately adjacent to Raleigh’s vibrant Glenwood South district.
Building Location
This office is located in a beautifully renovated historic freestanding 2-story office building originally constructed in 1940 and fully modernized in 2016. It is situated close to the trendy shops and dining of Glenwood South.
Suite Access
Enter through the building’s main front entrance and you will find the entrance to Suite 100 immediately on the first floor.
Parking Details
Private surface parking is available for clients in the designated spaces at the rear of the building, with additional street parking in the vicinity.
Public Transit
Served by GoRaleigh Route 16 (Oberlin); nearest stop is at St Marys St at Hillsborough St (NB).
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