Atty. Donald J. Dunn

Atty. Donald J. Dunn

Donald “Donny” J. Dunn is a Goldsboro personal injury lawyer with more than three decades of experience.

Raleigh Raleigh 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Donald J. Dunn at a glance

Donald J. Dunn is a Senior Litigation Lawyer based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, and product liability. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1979) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina (1979). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1979) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donald “Donny” J. Dunn is a Goldsboro personal injury lawyer with more than three decades of experience
  • Donny is based in our Goldsboro, NC office
  • However, he handles personal injury claims, including workers compensation and wrongful death, all over North Carolina
  • Born in New Bern, NC, Donny grew up in Pamlico County—in the small farming community of Olympia
  • He graduated from New Bern Senior High School before attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Education and Professional Experience After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Donny attended Cumberland School of Law of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama
  • He graduated in 1979 and went on to earn his bar admission that same year
  • He is licensed to practice in the U.S
  • District Court of North Carolina, Eastern District, as well as the U.S
  • Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • As the Senior Litigation Attorney at Riddle & Riddle, Donny handles a broad range of personal injury claims
  • He has experience with wrongful death and medical malpractice lawsuits as well as class actions
  • Over the course of his career, which spans more than 30 years, he has handled thousands of cases from beginning to end
  • With a proven track record of success, Donny has tried to verdict more than 60 cases, including both jury and non-jury cases
  • These include more than 15 cases in the appellate courts of North Carolina
  • Family and Free Time Donny and Terry Cox Dunn, his wife and partner of 40 years, have lived near the sailing village of Oriental in Pamlico County for more than 25 years
  • Together, they have four grown children as well as four (soon to be five!) grandchildren
  • Donny holds a black belt in Taekwondo through the American Taekwondo Association
  • He taught kickboxing for more than 15 years and continues to maintain his fitness by participating in a boot camp program in New Bern

Practice Areas Explained

Donald J. Dunn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Donald J. Dunn 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.

Donald J. Dunn 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.

Donald J. Dunn is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Donald J. Dunn is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in North Carolina →

Product Liability

Donald J. Dunn 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 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 Donald J. Dunn

Where is Donald J. Dunn's law office located?
Donald J. Dunn's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald J. Dunn handle?
Donald J. Dunn focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, workers comp, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Donald J. Dunn practiced law?
Donald J. Dunn has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Donald J. Dunn go to law school?
Donald J. Dunn earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact Donald J. Dunn for a consultation?
You can contact Donald J. Dunn 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 Donald J. Dunn received?
Donald J. Dunn's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1979
B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 1976

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Admitted: 1979

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