Atty. David N. Allen

Atty. David N. Allen

David Allen practices litigation for a broad variety of clients. He has been trying lawsuits for more than 30 years with close to 100 juries empaneled during that time.

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Profile Summary

About David N. Allen at a glance

David N. Allen is a medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, and product liability attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Admission. Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (JD, 1980) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (—, 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Allen practices litigation for a broad variety of clients
  • He has been trying lawsuits for more than 30 years with close to 100 juries empaneled during that time
  • A former president of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (NCADA), David is a frequent lecturer on substantive and technical aspects of trial practice for numerous sponsors of continuing legal education presentations, having addressed both the NCADA and the North Carolina Advocates for Justice in recent years
  • David is an elected councilor of the North Carolina State Bar and a former chair of its Ethics Committee and regularly presents on issues of professional responsibilities
  • In 2020, David won the NCADA Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy established “to recognize members who have demonstrated over their career sustained excellence advocating for their clients in legal proceedings while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism
  • This award recognizes members who are eminently qualified to advocate for clients in state and federal courtrooms
  • They are considered by the NCADA as among the finest trial lawyers in the state
  • Not only have they consistently obtained favorable results for their clients, they have done so while exhibiting a command of the skills necessary to obtain such results
  • Importantly, their accomplishments were brought about without sacrificing any of the high ethical and moral standards espoused by the NCADA.” David regularly represents individuals and corporations in complex business litigation manufacturing and chemical companies, local governments, pharmaceutical and medical device companies, physicians and hospitals throughout the region in federal and state courts
  • He also represents excess carriers on high value matters, both actively and as monitoring counsel

Practice Areas Explained

David N. Allen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David N. Allen 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.

David N. Allen is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in North Carolina →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David N. Allen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

David N. Allen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Class Action

David N. Allen is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in North Carolina →

Product Liability

David N. Allen is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 Charlotte 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 David N. Allen

Where is David N. Allen's law office located?
David N. Allen's law practice is located in Charlotte, 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 David N. Allen handle?
David N. Allen focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, business, class action, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did David N. Allen go to law school?
David N. Allen earned their education at (JD, 1980); (—, 1977).
How can I contact David N. Allen for a consultation?
You can contact David N. Allen 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 David N. Allen received?
David N. Allen's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants.

Education

JD
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1980
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1977

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Class Actions
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Hospital Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Coverage
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Devices
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Negligence
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nursing Homes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Pharmaceutical
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Punitive Damages
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Sex Abuse
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Toxic Tort
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — “Acritas Star” by Acritas (2019)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — NCADA Award for Trial Excellence (2020)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law (2012)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business North Carolina Magazine’s "Legal Elite" (2005-2007, 2010, 2013, 2017-2019, 2021, 2025)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Charlotte)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (Charlotte)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Charlotte)
- 2013
Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Charlotte)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Admission

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