Atty. Gary S. Parsons

Atty. Gary S. Parsons

Gary Parsons is a litigator's litigator: he tries cases. He has participated in more than 80 trials, over 125 appeals, and has represented clients in courtrooms in at least 70 of North Carolina's 100 counties.

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Profile Summary

About Gary S. Parsons at a glance

Gary S. Parsons is a personal injury, business, and litigation attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina. Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1977) and North Carolina State University (B.S., 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gary Parsons is a litigator's litigator: he tries cases
  • He has participated in more than 80 trials, over 125 appeals, and has represented clients in courtrooms in at least 70 of North Carolina's 100 counties
  • Gary began his career as a law clerk for Associate Justice J. William Copeland of the North Carolina Supreme Court
  • Since that time, he has participated in over 125 appeals
  • He has argued before the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the North Carolina Supreme Court, and the North Carolina Court of Appeals
  • He has also represented clients before the United States Supreme Court
  • Gary’s appellate practice has included cases involving financial regulation, lawyer professional liability, professional licensing, insurance regulation, municipal liability and civil rights actions
  • He has frequently been retained to assist other lawyers and firms in appellate matters and to advise on appellate procedure
  • Gary served on the Appellate Rules Committee of the North Carolina Bar Association for fourteen years
  • Gary has defended lawyers across the state against malpractice claims for over three decades
  • He has also represented lawyers in grievance proceedings before the North Carolina State Bar
  • Gary has decades of experience representing businesses and governments of all sizes in a variety of disputes

Practice Areas Explained

Gary S. Parsons's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary S. Parsons handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Gary S. Parsons 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.

Gary S. Parsons 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 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 Gary S. Parsons

Where is Gary S. Parsons's law office located?
Gary S. Parsons's law practice is located in Raleigh, 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 Gary S. Parsons handle?
Gary S. Parsons focuses on personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did Gary S. Parsons go to law school?
Gary S. Parsons earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S., 1974).
How can I contact Gary S. Parsons for a consultation?
You can contact Gary S. Parsons 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 Gary S. Parsons received?
Gary S. Parsons's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:.

Education

J.D.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1977
B.S.
North Carolina State University
- 1974

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Transportation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Catastrophic Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Large Case Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyer Ethics
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Public Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Wrongful Death
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Bar Foundation, Life Fellow (2010-present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation Counsel of America: Senior Fellow
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Board of Trial Advocates: Advocate (2009 - present)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Benchmark Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — in Insurance, Product Liability and Recall, Securities, and Environmental (2015-2025); Business Litigation (2015-2017)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected by his peers for inclusion in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America©
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Business Edition
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — for Business Litigation (2015)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — North Carolina Super Lawyers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business North Carolina
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — magazine for Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — for Litigation: General Commercial (North Carolina) (2011-2025)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, North Carolina

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