Atty. Jan E. Yarborough

Atty. Jan E. Yarborough

Jan Yarborough has a concentration in health law, particularly in the area of managed care issues. Prior to joining Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC, Jan was a partner at Wall Babcock LLP and prior, worked as a solo practitioner in Chapel Hill.

Winston Salem Winston Salem 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Jan E. Yarborough at a glance

Jan E. Yarborough is a health care attorney based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practicing at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, NC Bar Association (1987). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1987) and The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026). Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jan Yarborough has a concentration in health law, particularly in the area of managed care issues
  • Prior to joining Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC, Jan was a partner at Wall Babcock LLP and prior, worked as a solo practitioner in Chapel Hill
  • Jan continues to work from her Chapel Hill office
  • Prior to establishing her own practice in 2002, Jan was a partner at Kilpatrick Stockton LLP in Winston-Salem
  • Earlier in her career, she was director of legal affairs at PHP, Inc. and an attorney at Brooks Pierce McLendon Humphrey and Leonard in Greensboro
  • She also served as an adjunct health law professor at the Wake Forest University School of Law and was a clinical faculty member of the School of Nursing at Rowan Technical Community College
  • Jan received a J.D. degree magna cum laude from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1987 and a B.S. degree magna cum laude in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 1980

Practice Areas Explained

Jan E. Yarborough's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jan E. Yarborough handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Jan E. Yarborough's law office located?
Jan E. Yarborough's law practice is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The firm is Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jan E. Yarborough handle?
Jan E. Yarborough focuses on health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Jan E. Yarborough practiced law?
Jan E. Yarborough has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Jan E. Yarborough go to law school?
Jan E. Yarborough earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1980).
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What awards or recognition has Jan E. Yarborough received?
Jan E. Yarborough's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1987
B.S.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- 1980

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, NC Bar Association
Admitted: 1987

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