Atty. J. Dennis Bailey
Dennis Bailey has over 30 years of litigation experience. He has handled a broad range of litigation matters through trial and appellate review, including medical malpractice defense, business and banking disputes, premises liability claims, and serious personal injury claims.
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J. Dennis Bailey is a medical malpractice, personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practicing at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association (1985). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1985) and Elon University (—, 1982). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Triad) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Dennis Bailey has over 30 years of litigation experience
- He has handled a broad range of litigation matters through trial and appellate review, including medical malpractice defense, business and banking disputes, premises liability claims, and serious personal injury claims
- He also represents health care professionals in licensing board matters
- Prior to starting Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC, Dennis was a partner at Wall Babcock LLP and prior, Carruthers & Bailey, P.A., a Winston-Salem-based firm that he started with Joseph Carruthers in 2001
- Preceding that, Dennis was a partner at the law firm of Bell, Davis & Pitt in Winston-Salem
- Earlier in his career, Dennis served as a law clerk from 1985 to 1986 to The Honorable Frank Bullock, U.S
- District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
- Dennis received a J.D. degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law in 1985 and a B.A. degree in philosophy/religion from Elon College in 1982
- He has been a member of the North Carolina Bar Association since 1988, including the Litigation and Health Law Sections
- Additionally, Dennis has been a member of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys since 2001
- He is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers
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J. Dennis Bailey's Areas of Practice
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
J. Dennis Bailey is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in North Carolina →
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.
J. Dennis Bailey is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. Dennis Bailey is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →
J. Dennis Bailey is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
J. Dennis Bailey 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 Winston Salem 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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