Bradford Law, PLLC, based in Charlotte, North Carolina, provides local support to out-of-state law firms whose clients have personal injury or workers’ compensation claims arising in North Carolina. We are available to serve as co-counsel or local counsel and routinely assist with both pre-litigation and litigation matters across the state.
Our Role
We work closely with referring counsel to assist with:
- Pre-litigation representation, including client intake, investigation, claim development, and negotiations with insurers
- North Carolina-specific legal analysis, procedural compliance, and strategy
- Filing and service of claims in North Carolina courts or before the North Carolina Industrial Commission
- Mediation, settlement conferences, and other dispute resolution forums
- Litigation and hearing appearances, including discovery, depositions, and trial
Our team is familiar with local rules, venues, and the practical considerations of handling claims in North Carolina, including deadlines unique to our workers’ compensation system and pre-suit procedures under state law.
Ethical Fee Sharing and Co-Counsel Arrangements
We honor referral and co-counsel agreements consistent with the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct, including Rule 1.5(e), which permits the division of legal fees between lawyers in different firms if:
- The division is in proportion to the work performed, or both lawyers assume joint responsibility for the matter;
- The client agrees to the arrangement in writing; and
- The total fee is reasonable.
We are committed to maintaining open communication, respecting existing attorney-client relationships, and ensuring ethical and professional collaboration.
Types of Matters We Commonly Handle
We assist with a wide range of cases involving clients injured or working in North Carolina, including:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents involving out-of-state travelers
- Workers’ compensation claims involving traveling or remote employees
- Premises liability, slip-and-fall, and negligent security claims
- Wrongful death or catastrophic injury matters requiring local involvement
- Claims needing strategic pre-litigation development and negotiation under North Carolina law
Contact Us to Discuss Co-Counsel or Referral Opportunities
To learn more about how we can assist your firm and support your client’s case in North Carolina, contact Bradford Law, PLLC. We’re happy to discuss flexible arrangements that serve both firms and meet the needs of the client.
