Atty. David Earley
David represents businesses, corporations, and individuals in all state and federal courts in North Carolina. His practice focuses on complex civil litigation, business litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, insurance defense, professional liability, and product liability.
Insurance Law & More Attorney · Serving Raleigh, NC · 15+ Years Experience
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About David Earley at a Glance
David Earley is a product liability and insurance attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Young Moore and Henderson PA. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association (2011) and North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association (2013). Educated at New York University (J.D., 2010) and Duke University (B.S., 2007). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Earley
- David represents businesses, corporations, and individuals in all state and federal courts in North Carolina
- His practice focuses on complex civil litigation, business litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, insurance defense, professional liability, and product liability
- He has extensive experience handling electronic discovery and electronically stored information (“ESI”)
- David joined Young Moore in September 2016
- Before joining the firm, David served as a law clerk to Judge James A. Beaty, Jr. of the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
- David also previously served as an attorney at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law
- At the Brennan Center, he worked on election law cases across the country, including cases before the U.S
- Supreme Court
- David submitted public comments to state and federal government officials on election law matters and published reports on current issues in campaign finance
- One of those reports was the subject of laudatory editorials in The New York Times and The Washington Post
- David also testified before the New York Attorney General, West Virginia Legislature, and Seattle City Council on proposed election law changes
- David graduated cum laude from NYU School of Law where he was an Article Editor for the New York University Annual Survey of American Law
- He earned his B.S. in Economics and Sociology, magna cum laude, from Duke University
- David is a native of Parkersburg, West Virginia
- He lives with his wife in Raleigh
Practice Areas Explained
David Earley's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Earley handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Raleigh.
Product Liability in Raleigh
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Insurance Law in Raleigh
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Raleigh
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 venue, 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.
Raleigh Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Raleigh-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Raleigh Choose David Earley
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Earley's practice in the field of product liability and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Earley brings 15+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New York State Bar Association and North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association, David Earley can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering product liability and insurance, David Earley can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Raleigh
A Raleigh-based practice means David Earley attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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