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J. Heydt Philbeck
also known as Heydt (pronounced "Hite")
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About J.
Biography
J. Heydt Philbeck concentrates his practice on complex civil litigation in the areas of commercial litigation, employment law, contract disputes, unfair business practices, state and federal personnel law, constitutional law, civil rights and occupational licensing. Mr. Philbeck is an experienced trial advocate who has tried over 100 jury and bench trials to verdict. He has successfully represented clients before the North Carolina Supreme Court, the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the United States District Court for the Fourth Circuit in Richmond, Virginia. Additionally, he has appeared for clients in the United States District Court for all three federal districts in North Carolina.
Mr. Philbeck's legal abilities and ethics have been recognized by his peers who voted him in "Best Lawyers in America" (Woodard/White) for Commercial Litigation (2010). Mr. Philbeck was also named as one of the "Top 100 Lawyers in North Carolina" (2009) by Law & Politics based on peer ratings. Business North Carolina magazine has listed Mr. Philbeck as among North Carolina's "Legal Elite" (2007-2010) and Law & Politics has listed him as a "North Carolina Super Lawyer" (2006-2010) based on peer ratings. In 2005, the Triangle Business Journal has named him as a top "40 under 40" Leadership Award recipient.
Mr. Philbeck regularly volunteers services pro bono for such programs as Project Together, which provides representation for victims of domestic abuse. He also mentors youth by serving as a judge for the Capital Area Teen Court program and as a judge for the Richard A. Lord Moot Court Competition at Campbell Law School. Mr. Philbeck has been a long time fellow at Leadership North Carolina, Leadership Triangle, and at the North Carolina Institute for Political Leadership.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Administrative Law
11%
Antitrust and Trade Law
11%
Appeals
11%
Business
11%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 33 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Bailey & Dixon, LLP
(919) 828-6592
Fax
434 Fayetteville Street, 25th Floor, Raleigh, NC, 27601
bdixon.com/attorneys/heydt-philbeck/Gallery
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Posted by anonymous | December 04, 2024 | Hired Attorney
2 stars
Nothing to report… not satisfied , did not help, acted like he can help, than NOTHING , I do not recommend him. End of review
J. Heydt Philbeck's Lawyer Endorsements
"Heydt has an excellent reputation in the area for civil litigation. He is very knowledgeable and works hard to get the best results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Heydt is a brilliant trial lawyer. I would enthusiastically recommend him to anyone."
Ronald Wisniewski
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
"AV" Rated - "Preeminent" (2006-Current), Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Recipient, "Lawyer of the Year" for Employment Law -Individuals, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Listed, North Carolina Super Lawyer (2006-Current), Super Lawyers
2021
Listed, "Best Lawyers in America" (2010-Current), Best Lawyers in America
2020
Listed, "Legal Elite" for Employment Law (2007-Current), Business North Carolina Magazine
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Listed, "Top 100 Lawyers of North Carolina" (multiple years), Super Lawyers
2019
Certificate, Masters of Trial Advocacy Program, Champion, American Association of Justice, Trial Advocacy College
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyers in America, LIsted, "Best Lawyers in America" for Employment Law-
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Listed, "Who's Who in American Law", Marquis' Who's Who in American Law
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Listed, "Top 100 Lawyers of North Carolina", Super Lawyers magazine
2013
Recipient, "Leader in the Law" Award, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Listed, "Best Lawyers in America" for Employment Litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Listed, "Best Lawyers in America" for Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Listed, "Top 100 Lawyers in North Carolina", Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Listed, "Legal Elite" for Employment Law, Business North Carolina Magazine
2007
Recipient, "Master Advocate" Designation, National Institute for Trial Advocacy
2007
Listed, "Legal Elite" for Litigation, Business North Carolina Magazine
2006
AV" Rated-- "Preeminent" for Ethics and Legal Ability, Martindale Hubbell
2006
Listed, "North Carolina Super Lawyer", Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
40 under 40 Leadership Award Recipient, Triangle Business Journal
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Counsel, Bailey & Dixon, LLP
1900 - Present
Of Counsel, Bailey & Dixon, L.L.P.
2000 - 2006
Partner, Allen & Pinnix, P.A.
1992 - 2000
Partner, Murphy & Philbeck, PLLC
1990 - 1990
Summer Intern, North Carolina Court of Appeals
1988 - 1988
Intern, United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Associations
North Carolina Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Member
North Carolina Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member
Wake County Bar Association
Past Board Member
Craven Everett American Inn of Court
Past President
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
Southern Trial Lawyers Association
Member
10th Judicial District Bar Association
Past Board Member
Leadership North Carolina
Fellow
Leadership Triangle
Fellow
North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership
Fellow
Melvin M. Belli Society
Fellow
Sample of Legal Cases
Biggs v. N.C. Dep't of Pub. Safety, 953 F.3d 236 (4th Cir. 2020).
Dismissal vacated and remanded.
Newberne v. Dept. of Crime Control & Public Safety, et al, 192 N.C.App. 703, 666 S.E.2d 195 (2008)
Reversed
Caldwell v. Johnson, Administrator of EPA, 289 Fed.Appx. 579 (4th Cir. 2008)(Unpublished)
Reversed and Remanded
Trayford v. North Carolina Psychology Board, 360 N.C. 396, 627 S.E.2d 462 (2006).
Affirmed
Newberne v. Dept. of Crime Control & Public Safety, et al., 359 N.C. 782, 618 S.E.2d 201 (2005)
Reversed and Remanded
Education
1992
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Elon University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1987
Georgetown University, Engalitcheff Institute of Comparative Political and Economic Systems
N/A
Georgetown University
Certificate
Speaking Engagements
2007
CLE Program
Employment Issues in the Paperless Workplace, Employment Law Update
2005
CLE Program
Sex, Race, and other Harassment in the Workplace, Fundamentals of Employment Law in North Carolina
2005
CLE Program
Wage & Hour Act Issues, Pro Bono 102: A Practitioner’s Toolkit to Representing the Disadvantaged Client
2004
Annual Convention
How to Turn Lemons into Lemonade: Evaluating Car Cases
2003
CLE Program
Employee Misconduct and Workplace Torts, Recent Developments in Employment Law
2003
CLE Program
Retaliation Employment Discrimination Act, Recent Developments in Employment Law
1999
Chief Panelist, CLE Program
Practical Skills CLE Program
Publications
1993
Survey of Ethics, Grievance, and Malpractice Issues
"Pretrial Publicity: Let the Lawyer Beware"
Languages
English