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.
Construction and Professional Design & More Attorney · Serving Asheville, NC · 20+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan Dunlap at a Glance
Jonathan Dunlap is a Principal based in Asheville, North Carolina, practicing at The Van Winkle Law Firm. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, ip, and litigation. 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). Serves clients in Asheville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About 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
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan Dunlap's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Dunlap handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Asheville.
Medical Malpractice in Asheville
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Intellectual Property in Asheville
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Jonathan Dunlap is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil Litigation in Asheville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Asheville
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 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 venue, 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.
Asheville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Asheville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Asheville Choose Jonathan Dunlap
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan Dunlap's practice in the field of medical malpractice, ip, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan Dunlap brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in South Carolina, District of Columbia, and North Carolina, Jonathan Dunlap can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering medical malpractice, ip, and litigation, Jonathan Dunlap can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Asheville
A Asheville-based practice means Jonathan Dunlap attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jonathan Dunlap Handles in Asheville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Jonathan Dunlap has experience with under North Carolina law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Jonathan Dunlap directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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