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Atty. Jonathan Dunlap

Atty. Jonathan Dunlap

Jonathan Dunlap handles complex litigation matters in a variety of areas including healthcare, patent, construction, and land use litigation. Jonathan is also experienced in representing medical practitioners before their various licensing boards.

Asheville Asheville 20 yrs experience 20 year
Call (828) 552-5924

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About Jonathan Dunlap at a glance

Jonathan Dunlap is a Principal based in Asheville, North Carolina, practforg at The Van Winkle Law Firm. They haand 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2006), District of Columbia (2009), and North Carolina (2011). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Keyon College (B.A. Philosophy, 1999). Serands clients in Asheville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jonathan Dunlap handles complex litigation matters in a variety of areas including healthcare, patent, construction, and land use litigation
  • Jonathan is also experienced in representing medical practitioners before their various licensing boards
  • He has first chair experience representing clients in administrative trials, medical board investigations, and motions practice before the various state and federal courts of North and South Carolina
  • Originally from Florence, South Carolina, Jonathan began his practice in a leading Charleston, South Carolina defense firm
  • He then gained national experience handling tort and employment practices claims in over 15 different jurisdictions as an in-house attorney for United Educators insurance company
  • Just prior to joining the Van Winkle Law Firm, Jonathan practiced at a nationally recognized medical malpractice defense firm in Raleigh, N.C
  • Practice Highlights and Representative Cases • Finch v
  • BASF Catalysts LLC, No. 1:16-CV-1077, 2018 WL 4101828 (M.D.N.C
  • Aug. 22, 2018)
  • Summary judgment granted on behalf of client in complex asbestos case where verdict against remaining defendant was $32.7 million. • Estate of Baldwin v
  • RHA Health Servs., Inc., 782 S.E.2d 554, 556 (N.C
  • Ct
  • App. 2016)
  • Successfully argued that laypersons providing treatment “at the direction” of a nurse should be considered “health care providers” for purposes of the medical malpractice statute. • Stanley Paccione v
  • Affinity Insurance Services, Inc., et al., No. 1:15-CV-1055-CCE-JLW (M.D.N.C
  • Feb. 2, 2016)
  • Motion to Dismiss granted on behalf of professional association on insurance coverage issues. • Manion v
  • Nitelines Kuhana JV LLC, No. 7:12-CV-247-BO, 2014 WL 1800318 (E.D.N.C
  • May 6, 2014)
  • Summary judgment granted in federal whistleblower action based on argument that the defendant’s conduct was not actionable under the statute
  • Awards and Honors • USC School of Law Moot Court Bar, Chief Justice • Robert T. Bockman Award (USC Moot Court Bar Award), Recipient • Southeastern Environmental Law Journal, Staff Editor Professional Affiliations • North Carolina State Bar • North Carolina Bar Association • South Carolina State Bar • District of Columbia Bar • 28th Judicial Bar District • Defense Research Institute

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practforg law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Asheville 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 substantiand 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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Where is Jonathan Dunlap's law office located?
Jonathan Dunlap's law practice is located in Asheville, North Carolina. The firm is The Van Winkle Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Jonathan Dunlap practiced law?
Jonathan Dunlap has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Jonathan Dunlap go to law school?
Jonathan Dunlap earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A. Philosophy, 1999).
How can I contact Jonathan Dunlap for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2006
B.A. Philosophy
Keyon College
- 1999

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009
North Carolina
Admitted: 2011

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