Georgia Malik

Georgia H. Malik is a civil litigator based in the firm’s Raleigh office, where she maintains a broad and dynamic practice. Georgia represents clients across a wide spectrum of complex civil matters, including personal injury, premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, professional liability, construction disputes, and business litigation. Her practice also includes defending private employers in mass tort and product liability actions. Georgia has appeared in both state and federal courts, advocating for clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to national corporations. Her litigation experience spans high-stakes trucking cases, multi-party construction claims, and professional malpractice defense. She is known for her strategic approach to case management and her ability to navigate nuanced legal issues with clarity and precision.

In addition to her litigation work, Georgia is actively involved in firm leadership as a member of the associates’ committee and contributes to the legal community by volunteering with the North Carolina State Bar’s candidate interview process. Georgia earned her J.D. from North Carolina Central University School of Law, where she served as Executive Editor of the North Carolina Central Law Review and interned with former Chief Justice Cheri Beasley at the North Carolina Supreme Court. She holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from North Carolina State University. Outside of the office, Georgia enjoys exploring new destinations and cuisines, reflecting her curiosity and appreciation for diverse perspectives.

PRESENTATIONS

Georgia presents webinars focused on providing continuing education opportunities for insurance adjusters. Her most recent presentations include:

•2023 - “Employment Law Roundtable”, Webinar
•2022 - “Litigating Dog Bites - Assessing Claims, Gathering Evidence and Best Practices for Resolution Confirmation”, Webinar

Accomplishments

•Selected for inclusion in North Carolina Rising Stars in the field of Civil Litigation, Defense (2025-2026)
•Wake County Bar Association Foundation's Memorial Scholarship, Recipient (2018)

Most Recent Posts

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17 Cranfill Sumner LLP Attorneys Named to 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Cranfill Sumner LLP announced that 17 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers and 2026 North Carolina Rising Stars lists....

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Super Lawyers Features Georgia Malik

Georgia Malik is featured in the latest edition of Super Lawyers....

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21 Cranfill Sumner LLP Attorneys Named to 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Cranfill Sumner LLP announced that 21 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers and 2025 North Carolina Rising Stars lists....

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Our Top 10 Resources of 2023

Throughout the year, Cranfill Sumner LLP’s attorneys work diligently to bring the most up-to-date information on North Carolina legal updates...

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Cranfill Sumner Volunteers Provide Legal Advice During NCBF Empower Hour

On June 1, 20 volunteers from Cranfill Sumner LLP provided legal service to individuals who are unable to afford it through the “NC Free Legal Answers” Empower Hour program with the North Carolina Bar Foundation....

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Georgia Malik Discusses Employment and CBD Issues

Georgia Malik presented to Housing Authority Executive Directors at the April 12 North Carolina Housing Authorities Risk Retention Pool meeting....

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Cranfill Sumner Webinar Series Features Employment Law Panel

On Feb. 16, Cranfill Sumner LLP hosted an Employment Law Panel as part of its webinar series. The panel featured Benton Toups, Ryan Bolick, Vince Eisinger, and Georgia Malik....

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CBD Oil & Its Implication on Drug Policies in the Workplace - 2023 Update

2023 UPDATE Since our last update on CBD Oil and its implication in the workplace, there have been a few...

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Our Top 10 Resources of 2022

Throughout the year, Cranfill Sumner LLP’s attorneys work diligently to bring the most up-to-date information on North Carolina legal updates...

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Mica Nguyen Worthy and Georgia Malik Assist Aviation Client with Handling Dispute Over Flight Training Expenses and Obtain Favorable Settlement for Client

Mica Nguyen Worthy, partner in the Aviation Practice Group, and Georgia Malik, associate attorney in Raleigh, NC, assisted a former...

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Mica Nguyen Worthy and Georgia Malik Assist in Resolving Contested Construction Litigation Matter Prior to Trial

Mica Nguyen Worthy, partner in Charlotte, NC, and Georgia Malik, associate attorney in Raleigh, NC, obtained a favorable settlement of...

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Gina M. Von Oehsen Cleary and Georgia Malik Obtain Summary Judgment in Tort Litigation Case

Plaintiff, a career truck mechanic, claimed his mesothelioma was caused by working with various automotive products. Several Defendants, alleged to...

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Key Dog Bite Cases in North Carolina

Below are what we consider to be the most important dog bite decisions in North Carolina. Potential Coverage Issues UPC...

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Trends in Privacy Laws Around the U.S.: A Look at the Pending N.C. Consumer Privacy Act

Data privacy legislation has picked up steam across the nation in recent years. California, Colorado, and Virginia are among many...

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When the Bark is NOT Worse than the Bite

Dog Bite Cases in North Carolina Dog bite claims are common among insurance carriers. The Insurance Information Institute reported $882...

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Cranfill Sumner Attorneys Participate in 4ALL Statewide Service Day

Members of the Cranfill Sumner LLP offices participated in the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s 15th Annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day on Friday, March 4. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event was held virtually this year....

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CSH Law Attorneys Assist with Bar Candidate Interviews

Attorneys from Cranfill Sumner LLP assisted in interviews for the February 2022 bar exam session....

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Cranfill Sumner Hosts Dog Bite Webinar

Georgia Malik hosted the “Litigating Dog Bites” webinar on Feb. 17. The webinar was offered as part of Cranfill Sumner LLP’s webinar series....

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Farm Bureau v. Dana‘s Impact on Future UIM Claims

In Farm Bureau v. Dana, the North Carolina Supreme Court held that the Financial Responsibility Act requires a claimant to...

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Cranfill Sumner LLP Staff Members Participate in 4ALL Statewide Service Day

Members of the Cranfill Sumner LLP (CSH Law) offices participated in the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s 14th Annual 4ALL Statewide Service Day on Friday, March 5. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the event was held virtually this year....

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Georgia Malik Joins Cranfill Sumner Raleigh Office

Cranfill Sumner LLP (Cranfill Sumner) today announced that Georgia Malik has joined the firm as an Associate Attorney based in its Raleigh office. Georgia focuses her practice primarily on civil litigation....