Atty. Walter E. Brock, Jr.

Atty. Walter E. Brock, Jr.

Walter Brock’s practice is focused on civil litigation and insurance law, with special experience and interest in the following areas of practice: professional liability law and litigation, professional liability insurance, first party and third party insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, property and casualty insurance, product liability litigation, construction defect litigation, trade secret, non-compete, and non-solicitation litigation, business and commercial litigation, breach of contract and unfair trade practice litigation, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death litigat

Raleigh Raleigh 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Walter E. Brock, Jr. at a glance

Walter E. Brock, Jr. is a business, product liability, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Young Moore and Henderson PA. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1978). Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1978) and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Walter Brock’s practice is focused on civil litigation and insurance law, with special experience and interest in the following areas of practice: professional liability law and litigation, professional liability insurance, first party and third party insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, property and casualty insurance, product liability litigation, construction defect litigation, trade secret, non-compete, and non-solicitation litigation, business and commercial litigation, breach of contract and unfair trade practice litigation, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death litigation
  • Walter routinely litigates cases in the Superior Courts throughout North Carolina, including the North Carolina Business Court, and in each of the three Federal District Courts in North Carolina
  • He frequently represents parties in appeals before the Court of Appeals of North Carolina, the North Carolina Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court
  • He also appears before administrative agencies, including the North Carolina Department of Insurance
  • Walter is author of the book chapter on professional liability insurance in the LexisNexis Practice Guide: North Carolina Insurance Litigation
  • He has organized and presented at seminars, authored articles, lectured, moderated panel discussions and given trial demonstrations on civil litigation, civil procedure and evidence, ADR and mediation, deposition preparation, products liability, insurance bad faith litigation, and insurance coverage
  • Walter has also assisted professional liability insurers in drafting and updating their professional liability policies and endorsements
  • Walter has served the Bar as President of the Wake County and Tenth Judicial District Bars, as a hearing officer on the North Carolina State Bar Disciplinary Hearing Commission, and as a current State Bar Councilor representing the Tenth Judicial District on the Grievance Committee and the Authorized Practice of Law Committee
  • Recognized by his peers for excellence in the practice of law, Walter is an elected member of the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and a Fellow of the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC)
  • He is recognized in North Carolina Super Lawyers® and Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite
  • Walter has been with Young Moore since 1979 and is the Litigation I Team Leader
  • He was law clerk to former Chief Judge Naomi Morris of the North Carolina Court of Appeals before joining the firm

Practice Areas Explained

Walter E. Brock, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Walter E. Brock, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Product Liability

Walter E. Brock, Jr. is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Walter E. Brock, Jr. is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Walter E. Brock, Jr.

Where is Walter E. Brock, Jr.'s law office located?
Walter E. Brock, Jr.'s law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Young Moore and Henderson PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Walter E. Brock, Jr. handle?
Walter E. Brock, Jr. focuses on business, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Walter E. Brock, Jr. practiced law?
Walter E. Brock, Jr. has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Walter E. Brock, Jr. go to law school?
Walter E. Brock, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Walter E. Brock, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Walter E. Brock, Jr. received?
Walter E. Brock, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1978
B.A.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1975

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Board of Trial Advocates – Past President and National Board Member
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, American College of Coverage Counsel
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Insurance Law (2007, 2009, 2012, 2014, & 2015-2020)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite (2014)
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law (Raleigh)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1978

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