Atty. David M. Yopp
David is a civil litigator and trial attorney who guides, counsels, and advocates clients through Superior Court, District Court, and our State appellate system. Experienced in litigation, arbitration, and negotiation, David represents businesses, corporations, partnerships and individuals through contract disputes, real property matters, business torts, and commercial ventures.
Administrative Hearings and Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Raleigh, NC · 12+ Years Experience
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About David M. Yopp at a Glance
David M. Yopp is an Associate based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Hatch, Little & Bunn, L.L.P.. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, breach of contract, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2014). Educated at Campbell University J.D. (—) and College of Charleston B.A. (—). Serves clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David M. Yopp
- David is a civil litigator and trial attorney who guides, counsels, and advocates clients through Superior Court, District Court, and our State appellate system
- Experienced in litigation, arbitration, and negotiation, David represents businesses, corporations, partnerships and individuals through contract disputes, real property matters, business torts, and commercial ventures
- His experience is rooted in his appellate work with the Court of Appeals including issues of appellate advocacy, post-trial motions, and interlocutory appeals
- David is a Raleigh native and graduate of Broughton High School
- David’s passion for language, literature, and writing carried him to Charleston, South Carolina where he majored in English at the College of Charleston
- David later attended Campbell Law School where his strength in litigation and appeals was evident
- While at Campbell Law, David “booked” the Constitutional Law I, Constitution Law II, and Appellate Brief Writing courses with the highest grade in each
- Following graduation, David was invited to clerk at the North Carolina Court of Appeals where he served as Law Clerk for Judges Calabria and Zachary
- Under the tutelage of Judges Calabria and Zachary, David honed his writing and analytical abilities
- Feeling the call to private practice, David left the Court to join Hatch Little & Bunn, LLP. David was privileged to join a firm that shares his general philosophy on legal practice: attorneys and staff should aspire to the highest ethical standards, and clients’ interests must always come before those of their attorneys
- David loves college sports, and he attends games whenever possible
- In a former life, David believes he was an avid golfer, but there is little time for the links these days
- That’s okay, though, because David cherishes every minute spent with his wife, Laurie, and their two daughters, Gwendolyn and Rachel
Practice Areas Explained
David M. Yopp's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David M. Yopp handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Raleigh.
Contracts in Raleigh
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Business & Corporate Law in Raleigh
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Breach of Contract in Raleigh
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Civil Litigation in Raleigh
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in Raleigh
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 M. Yopp
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 M. Yopp's practice in the field of contracts, business, breach of contract, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David M. Yopp brings 12+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, business, and breach of contract, David M. Yopp 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 M. Yopp attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues David M. Yopp Handles in Raleigh
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