Atty. Thomas D. "Tom" Myrick
In four decades of practice, Tom Myrick has been first chair trial counsel through verdict in dozens of civil jury trials, including months-long trials and litigation lasting nearly 15 years. He litigates matters ranging from business torts, contract and estate disputes, and wrongful terminations, to franchise class action and product liability claims, corporate governance issues, and much more.
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Thomas D. "Tom" Myrick is a trusts, business, real estate, tax litigation, and estate litigation attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Moore & Van Allen PLLC. Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- In four decades of practice, Tom Myrick has been first chair trial counsel through verdict in dozens of civil jury trials, including months-long trials and litigation lasting nearly 15 years
- He litigates matters ranging from business torts, contract and estate disputes, and wrongful terminations, to franchise class action and product liability claims, corporate governance issues, and much more
- Clients appreciate Tom’s earnest demeanor, tenacity, and well-rounded approach that perpetuates successful outcomes
- Tom litigates a wide range of high-stakes suits on behalf of corporations and individuals from varying industries and geographies
- His accomplishments include securing the largest jury verdict in North Carolina history and serving as lead trial counsel in one of the longest civil jury trials in state court history
- He also tried a case before the North Carolina Business Court, then defended the results on appeal before the North Carolina Court of Appeals, North Carolina Supreme Court, and ultimately the U.S
- Supreme Court
- Tom, a CPA and licensed broker, has arbitrated and resolved high-risk disputes in healthcare, taxation, power and gas, contracting, banking, and other complex and technical industries
- His representations have involved negligence, retaliatory actions, product liability, sophisticated damage theories, product recalls in concert with the U.S
- Consumer Product Safety Commission, fraud, corporate governance issues, and many more realms of law
- His ever-present goal is to minimize clients’ exposure to litigation, but he relentlessly pursues a positive outcome if litigation cannot be avoided
- In the courtroom, Tom applies inventive approaches to persuasively defend his clients
- He works to be a relatable communicator to every audience — juries and judges in particular —and has taught courses and authored published works on top strategies for jury selection
- Tom takes on every matter with the mindset that litigation is a fact-specific practice
- He believes it comes down to the art of deduction, not rigidity or conventionality
- Clients praise Tom’s integrity, ability to manage expectations, and straightforward communication style. “He’s an advocate in every sense and operates with utmost respect for those on both sides of the table,” one client remarked
- In addition to his courtroom advocacy, Tom serves as board treasurer for Our Military Kids, a nonprofit that offers grants to children of deployed military members and veterans
- To date, the organization has given a total of $35 million in grants to more than 98,000 children, and a grant has been given to every child who has applied
- Tom also previously served as board chair for Justice Initiatives, Inc
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Thomas D. "Tom" Myrick is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in North Carolina →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Thomas D. "Tom" Myrick is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →
Thomas D. "Tom" Myrick is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in North Carolina →
Thomas D. "Tom" Myrick is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation 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 Charlotte 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.
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