Atty. Robert E. Whitley

Atty. Robert E. Whitley

At Whitley Law Firm, we’ll care for you like family. We will bring you into our fold, getting to know you, your family, and how your injury has affected your lives.

Raleigh Raleigh 52 Years Experience 52 year
Call (984) 370-4650

Profile Summary

About Robert E. Whitley at a glance

Robert E. Whitley is a Founder based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1974). Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1974) and East Carolina University (B.S.B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association The American Association for Justice North Carolina Advocates for Justice. Serves clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • At Whitley Law Firm, we’ll care for you like family
  • We will bring you into our fold, getting to know you, your family, and how your injury has affected your lives
  • We are here to listen– really listen
  • We will support, encourage and guide you through every step of your journey
  • Suffering a serious injury is life-altering– we aim to help you take back control of your story
  • We’ll leverage our collective teams’ experience to look out for you like family
  • We’ll take some of the burdens on, so you can focus on recovery
  • And we’ll work to get you the highest settlement possible so that you can bet back to living
  • Because the Whitley Advantage isn’t just one thing– it’s everything

Practice Areas Explained

Robert E. Whitley's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Robert E. Whitley is one of 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in North Carolina →

Wrongful Death

Robert E. Whitley is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in North Carolina →

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.

Robert E. Whitley is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Robert E. Whitley is one of 49,806 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in North Carolina →

Motorcycle Accidents

Robert E. Whitley is one of 9,889 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert E. Whitley

Where is Robert E. Whitley's law office located?
Robert E. Whitley's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert E. Whitley handle?
Robert E. Whitley focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, workers comp, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Robert E. Whitley practiced law?
Robert E. Whitley has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Robert E. Whitley go to law school?
Robert E. Whitley earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S.B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Robert E. Whitley for a consultation?
You can contact Robert E. Whitley 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 Robert E. Whitley received?
Robert E. Whitley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1974
B.S.B.A.
East Carolina University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1974

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