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Areas of Practice (28)

  • Elder Law
  • Estate Planning
  • General Trial
  • Appellate Practice
  • State Government Law
  • Federal Practice
  • Litigation Of Appellate Law
  • Architects
  • Engineers Professional Liability
  • Business Disputes
  • Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Education Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Toxic Torts
  • Fire
  • Arson And Insurance Fraud
  • Insurance Law
  • Land Condemnation
  • Eminent Domain
  • Professional Negligence
  • Municipal Bonds
  • Police Law
  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Trucking Law
  • Transportation
  • Workers' Compensation

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George B. Autry, Jr.: Attorney with Cranfill Sumner LLP
George B. Autry, Jr.
Partner
4.6
7 Reviews
Raleigh, NC

Land Condemnation & Eminent Domain Law

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Stephanie Hutchins Autry: Attorney with Cranfill Sumner LLP
Stephanie Hutchins Autry
Partner
4.3
5 Reviews
Raleigh, NC

Land Condemnation & Eminent Domain Law

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James B. Black, IV: Attorney with Cranfill Sumner LLP
James B. Black, IV
Partner
4.6
16 Reviews
Raleigh, NC

Risk Management & Workers' Compensation

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Richard Boyette: Attorney with Cranfill Sumner LLP
Richard Boyette
Of Counsel
5.0
Raleigh, NC

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Law, Product Liability, Professional Liability View More

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Susan K. Burkhart: Attorney with Cranfill Sumner LLP
Susan K. Burkhart
Retired Partner
5.0
1 Review
Raleigh, NC

Attorneys (Professional Liability), Cyber Liability and Privacy, Insurance Brokers & Agents (Professional Liability), Insurance Law & Coverage, Professional Liability, Bad Faith, Errors and Omissions View More

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Carolyn Calder
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Raleigh, NC
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Buxton S. Copeland: Attorney with Cranfill Sumner LLP
Buxton S. Copeland
Partner
4.9
1 Review
Raleigh, NC

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Camp Lejeune Water Contamination, Risk Management & Workers' Compensation View More

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Vincent Eisinger: Attorney with Cranfill Sumner LLP
Vincent Eisinger
Partner
5.0
18 Reviews
Raleigh, NC

Administrative, Regulatory & Government Law Group, Business Disputes & Litigation, Business Law, Class and Collective Actions, Employment Law, White Collar, Government Investigations & Special Matters View More

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (648 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for M. Andrew Avram by a Managing Partner on 11/30/16 in Workers Compensation

    From approximately 2008 - 2013, I worked in the same firm as Andy. Not only was he a leader and a pioneer in the firm, but he was also a wonderful mentor. From 2013 on, I have had multiple cases against Andy, and he always conducted himself with the... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melody J. Jolly by a Staff Lawyer on 11/17/16 in Professional Liability

    I have worked with Melody Jolly for many years in her capacity as an attorney on our defense panel defending lawyers who have been sued for malpractice. Melody has the rare ability to combine zealous representation of her clients with a civil and pro... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mr. Ryan Shuirman by a Partner on 05/31/13 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    I have worked with Ryan Shuirman on many past occasions and would highly recommend him. He has the highest legal standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Mica Nguyen Worthy by a Government Counsel on 08/28/12 in Workers Compensation

    Mrs. Worthy is a superb attorney. Still I want to highlight her talent as a counselor at law. Mica is personable and easily reaches her clients. And her interaction with opposing counsel are never based in personal attacks, but rather zealous represe... Read more

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Jerri J. Simmons by a Senior Associate on 01/31/17 in Workers Compensation Defense

    Jerri is a talented young lawyer- she has excellent writing and communication skills and provides wonderful service to her clients. She is attentive to detail and can provide on-point legal advice in all areas of workers' compensation.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Ryan D. Bolick by a Managing Partner on 10/15/14 in Litigation

    Mr. Bolick is a very dedicated and passionate advocate. He takes his clients cases very seriously and brings real competence and effort to their assistance. He is a very fine lawyer and is deserving of high praise from the bar.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Review for Ms. Rebecca A. Knudson by a Government Counsel on 07/02/13 in Commercial Litigation

    Rebecca is an outstanding practitioner with a commitment to seeing her clients succeed.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Review for Melody J. Jolly by a Managing Partner on 08/28/14 in Personal Injury Defense

    tough defense counsel

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Todd A. King by a Partner on 11/13/25 in Trucking Accidents

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Todd A. King by a Founder on 11/13/25 in Trucking Accidents

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Diversity

Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog is committed to a work environment that welcomes, nurtures, and honors the contributions of individuals who bring a variety of talents, experiences, and backgrounds to our firm.  We believe we work best with clients, judges, juries, other attorneys, and each other when we reflect the richness of our community and world.

At Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog, we understand diversity is a long-term commitment, not a short-term goal. We acknowledge that improving our diversity is an ongoing and ever-evolving process. 
The following are some of the ways CSH is working to increase its diversity:
 
  • Our Diversity Committee meets regularly to assess our diversity efforts and create new initiatives. The committee is made up of partners, associates, and staff from our three offices, and includes representatives from the Management Committee, Human Resources, and Recruiting.
  • We are committed to recruiting attorneys and staff through minority job fairs and at historically black colleges and universities, and by identifying and participating in other programs in the legal community designed to increase minority hiring.
  • Our firm is an outstanding place for women to practice law.  Our female attorneys constitute 30% of our partners and 54% of our associates, and women fully participate in all aspects of firm leadership. 
  • Our training and mentoring is designed to develop and support attorneys and staff and encourage an environment of inclusivity and sensitivity.
  • We make work/life balance a priority and recognize that excellence is not compromised by flexibility and innovation.
  • Our employees are active and engaged in their communities through volunteer activities, charitable giving, and pro bono projects.
Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog recognizes that our firm’s continued success depends upon our ability to recruit, hire, train, mentor, and retain excellent employees.  We strive to recruit and develop diverse talent because we understand that diversity strengthens the quality of the services we provide to our clients.  We are dedicated to inclusion in the workplace and strive to make sure the firm is a place where all employees feel welcomed and respected.
 
Diversity Goals and Initiatives:  A Blueprint to the Future 
  1. To recruit, hire, train, mentor, and develop attorneys and staff who reflect the richness and diversity of the world we live in and the communities we serve.
  2. To foster a work environment where all individuals are supported and valued.
  3. To increase awareness of, and sensitivity to, the differences in the cultures, backgrounds, and experiences of our employees, clients, and colleagues.  
  4. To engage in a coordinated program of civic activism, charitable giving, and pro bono projects that focus on improving and strengthening our community.

Bar Registry

  • Appellate Practice

  • Commercial Litigation

  • Construction Law

    Representative Clients: CNA; ITT Hartford; Kemper; Liberty Mutual; Safeco; St. Paul; Harleysville; Encompass.

  • Education Law

    Representative Clients: AIG; ITT Hartford; Horace Mann; NC School Boards Trust; McDowell County Schools; Martin County Schools.

  • Eminent Domain

  • Insurance Defense

    Representative Clients: AIG; CNA; Great American; ITT Hartford; Kemper; Liberty Mutual; Medical Protective; Safeco; St. Paul.

  • Labor and Employment Law

    Representative Clients: AIG; CNA; Great American; ITT Hartford; Kemper; St. Paul; Horace Mann; Gulf Insurance; NC League of Municipalities; Specialty Risk Services.

  • Medical Malpractice

    Representative Clients: AIG; Medical Protective; St. Paul; UNC Hospitals; Duke University Medical Center.

  • Product Liability Law

    Representative Clients: AIG; CNA; Great American; ITT Hartford; Kemper; Liberty Mutual; Safeco; St. Paul.

  • Professional Liability

  • Transportation Law

  • Workers Compensation

    Representative Clients: AIG; CNA; ITT Hartford; Kemper; Liberty Mutual; ACE, USA; Zurich; OCG.

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