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Atty. Rodney A. Guthrie

Atty. Rodney A. Guthrie

Rodney A. Guthrie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About Rodney A. Guthrie at a glance

Rodney A. Guthrie is a personal injury attorney based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practicing at Bennett Guthrie PLLC. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association. Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 1980) and Stetson University (BA, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Rodney A. Guthrie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Guthrie, who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2013
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Guthrie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Rodney A. Guthrie's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rodney A. Guthrie handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Rodney A. Guthrie is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

Looking for additional North Carolina attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Winston Salem or all attorneys in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rodney A. Guthrie

Where is Rodney A. Guthrie's law office located?
Rodney A. Guthrie's law practice is located in Winston Salem, North Carolina. The firm is Bennett Guthrie PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rodney A. Guthrie handle?
Rodney A. Guthrie focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did Rodney A. Guthrie go to law school?
Rodney A. Guthrie earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (BA, 1974).
How can I contact Rodney A. Guthrie for a consultation?
You can contact Rodney A. Guthrie 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 Rodney A. Guthrie received?
Rodney A. Guthrie's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 1980
BA
Stetson University
- 1974

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026

Bar Admissions

North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association

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