Atty. Stephen Baynard
I have lived in Wrightsville Beach area since 1995 and have litigated 100's of Civil Superior Court cases to resolution all over the State . My family and I are lucky to call the Cape Fear region our home.President 5th Judicial District Bar 2005 & 6th Judicial District 2019; Commissioner for the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism 2008-11; Conference of Bar Presidents 2006-2012.
General Liability Defense & More Attorney · Serving Wilmington, NC · 33+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Baynard at a Glance
Stephen Baynard is a Partner based in Wilmington, North Carolina, practicing at Ennis, Baynard, Morton, Medlin & Brown, P.L.L.C.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, construction, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1993). Educated at Campbell University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chair, Young Lawyers' Committee, 2003-05 Chair, General Liability Practice Group, 2007 Chair, Construction Law Practice Group, 2011 Board of Directors 2017-20) 5th Judicial District Bar (President, 2005) 6th Judicial District Bar (2019) North Carolina Con, New Hanover County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys. Serves clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Baynard
- I have lived in Wrightsville Beach area since 1995 and have litigated 100's of Civil Superior Court cases to resolution all over the State
- My family and I are lucky to call the Cape Fear region our home.President 5th Judicial District Bar 2005 & 6th Judicial District 2019
- Commissioner for the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism 2008-11
- Conference of Bar Presidents 2006-2012
- NCADA Chair Construction section 2011
- Chair General Liability 2007
- Chair Young Lawyers Committee 2001
- Member of North Carolina Board of Law Examiners 2023 to present
- Grade the State Bar Exam and evaluate character and fitness of our State's prospective lawyers
- North Carolina Certified Mediator for Superior Court.Phi Alpha Delta (Justice, 1993)
- Optimist Oratorical Competition (1979, silver; 1980, silver; 1981, gold)
- Student Bar Association (Vice-President 1993)
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen Baynard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Baynard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Wilmington.
Personal Injury in Wilmington
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.
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Criminal Defense in Wilmington
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Construction Law in Wilmington
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Wilmington
Stephen Baynard is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in North Carolina →
Product Liability in Wilmington
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Wilmington
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 Wilmington 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.
Wilmington Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Wilmington-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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Why Clients in Wilmington Choose Stephen Baynard
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 Stephen Baynard's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, construction, slip & fall, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Baynard brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and construction, Stephen Baynard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Wilmington
A Wilmington-based practice means Stephen Baynard 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 Stephen Baynard Handles in Wilmington
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