Atty. Connie Elder Carrigan

Atty. Connie Elder Carrigan

Connie Elder Carrigan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Connie Elder, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2022.

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Profile Summary

About Connie Elder Carrigan at a glance

Connie Elder Carrigan is a employment and litigation attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers LLP. Educated at Campbell University (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Connie Elder Carrigan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Connie Elder, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2022
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Connie Elder is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Connie Elder Carrigan's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Connie Elder Carrigan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Connie Elder Carrigan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

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 Raleigh 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 Connie Elder Carrigan

Where is Connie Elder Carrigan's law office located?
Connie Elder Carrigan's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Connie Elder Carrigan handle?
Connie Elder Carrigan focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did Connie Elder Carrigan go to law school?
Connie Elder Carrigan earned their education at (J.D., 1989).
How can I contact Connie Elder Carrigan for a consultation?
You can contact Connie Elder Carrigan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Connie Elder Carrigan received?
Connie Elder Carrigan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

Education

J.D.
Campbell University
- 1989

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Equipment Finance Law
- 2026

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