Atty. D. Beth "Beth" Langley

Atty. D. Beth "Beth" Langley

Beth Langley has over 25 years of experience counseling employers of all sizes in an assortment of employment law issues. She has represented businesses in employment litigation in matters involving civil rights, non-competition agreements, and trade secret protection.

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Profile Summary

About D. Beth "Beth" Langley at a glance

D. Beth "Beth" Langley is a employment, business, and litigation attorney based in Greensboro, North Carolina, practicing at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina. Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1992) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Beth Langley has over 25 years of experience counseling employers of all sizes in an assortment of employment law issues
  • She has represented businesses in employment litigation in matters involving civil rights, non-competition agreements, and trade secret protection
  • Beth provides advice and counsel to employers on a variety of employment law issues, including workplace employment compliance, executive compensation, trade secret protection, and employment agreements, including non-competition agreements
  • She also counsels clients on discrimination and harassment issues related to Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Beth has over 25 years of experience representing businesses in state and federal courts, including the U.S
  • Court of Appeals and the U.S
  • Supreme Court
  • She defends clients in litigation involving employment discrimination and harassment claims, trade secret misappropriation claims, shareholder disputes, professional malpractice claims, and complex business matters
  • A DRC certified mediator, Beth is also well-versed in alternative dispute resolution strategies

Practice Areas Explained

D. Beth "Beth" Langley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Beth "Beth" Langley 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.

D. Beth "Beth" Langley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

D. Beth "Beth" Langley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

D. Beth "Beth" Langley 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 Greensboro 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 D. Beth "Beth" Langley

Where is D. Beth "Beth" Langley's law office located?
D. Beth "Beth" Langley's law practice is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The firm is Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does D. Beth "Beth" Langley handle?
D. Beth "Beth" Langley focuses on employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did D. Beth "Beth" Langley go to law school?
D. Beth "Beth" Langley earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact D. Beth "Beth" Langley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has D. Beth "Beth" Langley received?
D. Beth "Beth" Langley's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1992
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1986

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment 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 — Administrative / Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, American Bar Foundation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — for Labor & Employment Law (2023-2025)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Triad Business Journal
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — as an "Outstanding Woman in Business" honoree (2017)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected by her peers for inclusion in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business North Carolina
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — 's "Legal Elite" in Employment Law (2004-2025)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Named one of
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Lawyer's Weekly
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — "Women of Justice" (2019)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — (2020-2023)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Member, North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society (2019)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, North Carolina

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