Atty. Jonathan Dunlap

Atty. Jonathan Dunlap

Jonathan Dunlap handles complex litigation matters in a variety of areas including healthcare, patent, construction, and land use litigation. Jonathan is also experienced in representing medical practitioners before their various licensing boards.

Asheville Asheville 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan Dunlap at a glance

Jonathan Dunlap is a Principal based in Asheville, North Carolina, practicing at The Van Winkle Law Firm. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2006), District of Columbia (2009), and North Carolina (2011). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Keyon College (B.A. Philosophy, 1999). Serands clients in Asheville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jonathan Dunlap handles complex litigation matters in a variety of areas including healthcare, patent, construction, and land use litigation
  • Jonathan is also experienced in representing medical practitioners before their various licensing boards
  • He has first chair experience representing clients in administrative trials, medical board investigations, and motions practice before the various state and federal courts of North and South Carolina
  • Originally from Florence, South Carolina, Jonathan began his practice in a leading Charleston, South Carolina defense firm
  • He then gained national experience handling tort and employment practices claims in over 15 different jurisdictions as an in-house attorney for United Educators insurance company
  • Just prior to joining the Van Winkle Law Firm, Jonathan practiced at a nationally recognized medical malpractice defense firm in Raleigh, N.C
  • Practice Highlights and Representative Cases • Finch v
  • BASF Catalysts LLC, No. 1:16-CV-1077, 2018 WL 4101828 (M.D.N.C
  • Aug. 22, 2018)
  • Summary judgment granted on behalf of client in complex asbestos case where verdict against remaining defendant was $32.7 million. • Estate of Baldwin v
  • RHA Health Servs., Inc., 782 S.E.2d 554, 556 (N.C
  • Ct
  • App. 2016)
  • Successfully argued that laypersons providing treatment “at the direction” of a nurse should be considered “health care providers” for purposes of the medical malpractice statute. • Stanley Paccione v
  • Affinity Insurance Services, Inc., et al., No. 1:15-CV-1055-CCE-JLW (M.D.N.C
  • Feb. 2, 2016)
  • Motion to Dismiss granted on behalf of professional association on insurance coverage issues. • Manion v
  • Nitelines Kuhana JV LLC, No. 7:12-CV-247-BO, 2014 WL 1800318 (E.D.N.C
  • May 6, 2014)
  • Summary judgment granted in federal whistleblower action based on argument that the defendant’s conduct was not actionable under the statute
  • Awards and Honors • USC School of Law Moot Court Bar, Chief Justice • Robert T. Bockman Award (USC Moot Court Bar Award), Recipient • Southeastern Environmental Law Journal, Staff Editor Professional Affiliations • North Carolina State Bar • North Carolina Bar Association • South Carolina State Bar • District of Columbia Bar • 28th Judicial Bar District • Defense Research Institute

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Dunlap's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Dunlap handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Jonathan Dunlap is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Asheville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan Dunlap

Where is Jonathan Dunlap's law office located?
Jonathan Dunlap's law practice is located in Asheville, North Carolina. The firm is The Van Winkle Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Dunlap handle?
Jonathan Dunlap focuses on medical malpractice, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Jonathan Dunlap practiced law?
Jonathan Dunlap has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Jonathan Dunlap go to law school?
Jonathan Dunlap earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. Philosophy, 1999).
How can I contact Jonathan Dunlap for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2006
B.A. Philosophy
Keyon College
- 1999

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009
North Carolina
Admitted: 2011

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