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Stuart M Paynter
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Biography
Stuart Paynter is an experienced trial attorney who specializes in motor vehicle accidents and catastrophic personal injury cases. Mr. Paynter began his career at Sullivan & Cromwell, one of the country's top law firms, before starting his own law firm, Paynter Law, in 2005. Under his leadership, Paynter Law has obtained over $500 million in verdicts and settlements, including verdicts exceeding $100 million.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-40%
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Licensed in North Carolina for 15 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 22 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
The Paynter Law Firm PLLC
106 S Churton St Ste 200, Hillsborough, NC, 27278-2538
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Stuart M Paynter's Lawyer Endorsements
"I highly recommend this lawyer. I have worked together with him on several cases including class action litigation, professional negligence, employment matters, and complex commercial litigation. He gets results."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I know Stuart to be an extremely intelligent, conscientious and hard working attorney."
David Larson
Personal injury lawyer
James Rainsford
Criminal defense lawyer
Leonard Aragon
Class action lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Principal/Owner, The Paynter Law Firm PLLC
Associations
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Rajagopalan, et al v. Meracord, LLC; Rajagopalan, et al v. Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland, et al
Default judgment against Meracord (bankrupt); Settlement against surety companies
Rajagopalan, et al v. Meracord, LLC; Rajagopalan, et al v. Fidelity & Deposit Company of Maryland, et al
Default judgment against Meracord (bankrupt); Settlement against surety companies
Education
2001
Stanford Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Cornell University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Wintersession
Antitrust and Sports
2016
Webinar
Sports and Antitrust Law
Publications
2012
Journal of International Media & Entertainment
What a Tangled Family Tree We Weave: Trademark, publicity rights, and the cross-pollination of First Amendment defenses through video games
Languages
English