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Biography
Gene Riddle is founding and managing partner at Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers, a North Carolina law firm focused on personal injury, workers' compensation, Social Security disability, veterans' benefits, wrongful death, product liability, and eminent domain. The firm also serves clients in a wide variety of mass tort and class action cases.
Riddle earned his J.D. from Wake Forest University in 1985 and has practiced law in North Carolina for more than three decades.
In addition to being a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Riddle is also a member of Million Dollar Advocates and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates, the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Super Lawyers, and North Carolina Advocates for Justice. He also has a high AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and received the 2014 Litigator Award.
In 2009, Riddle was awarded the Old North State Award by the Governor of North Carolina. The Old North State Award is the state's second-highest civilian honor and recognizes individuals who who have provided exemplary service and commitment to the State of North Carolina.
For more information on membership criteria in the above-listed organizations and associations, please visit our website:
Award-Winning Personal Injury and Car Accident Lawyer Serving Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Goldsboro, and All of North Carolina
Award-Winning Car Accident Lawyer Serving Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Goldsboro, and All North Carolina
Award-Winning Personal Injury Lawyer Serving Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Goldsboro, and All of North Carolina
Award-Winning Social Security Disability Lawyer Serving Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Goldsboro, and All North Carolina
Award-Winning Workers' Compensation Lawyer Serving Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Goldsboro, and All of North Carolina
Award-Winning Wrongful Death Lawyer Serving Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro, Goldsboro, and All North Carolina
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Car Accident
20%
Personal Injury
20%
Social Security & Disability
20%
Workers Compensation
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2022 2021
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 40 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers
(800) 525-7111
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1914 J N Pease Pl, Suite 142, Charlotte, NC, 28262
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(919) 778-9700
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601 N Spence Ave, Goldsboro, NC, 27534
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4600 Marriott Drive, Suite 500, Raleigh, NC, 27612
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7B Corporate Center Ct, Suite 15, Greensboro, NC, 27408
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Posted by Andrea | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Big brother fighting for you
My name is Andrea and I chose the law firm Riddle and Brantley. I definitely made the right choice because applying for social security disability can be a tedious and confusing process. The staff at Riddle and Brantley were there for me through over a year of denials and reapplying with expert adv...
Posted by Marcelle | November 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Mr.
The firm’s attorney Donald Dunn negotiated with our own insurance company and came to the best settlement we could expect. The paralegal, Buffy, was always friendly, informative and helpful. I would be happy to recommend to anyone!
Gene Riddle
Replied last March 08, 2022We are so glad to hear about your experience with our firm, Marcelle. Thank you for entrusting your case to our attorneys and staff. It was an honor and a privilege to serve you.
Posted by Casandra | November 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Great service
I had a consultation to determine if Attorney Riddle could assist me after a car accident that was no fault of mine. Mr Riddle was very knowledgeable about my situation. It was complicated to me but he eased my concerns. He and his staff worked hard on my behalf. I recommend Attorney Riddle for any ...
Gene Riddle
Replied last March 08, 2022We're so glad to hear this, Casandra. Thank you for trusting our firm with your case. It was an honor and a privilege to serve you and we're so pleased to have helped you get the justice you deserve.
Posted by Dennis | November 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Car accident
My experience with riddle was amazing I was always given the information I needed never gave the run around an was always treated fairly
Gene Riddle
Replied last March 08, 2022Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Dennis. It was an honor and a privilege to serve you and we are always here to help however we can with any future legal matter.
Posted by Andrea | October 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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I really liked working with bothBuffy Johnson and Donnie Dunn. I feel they were very supportive, friendly and knowledgeable in helping Me. I feel they r both very effective and efficient in their roles
Gene Riddle
Replied last March 08, 2022This is great to hear, Andrea. Thank you for sharing your experience. It was an honor and a privilege to serve you and we're so pleased to have helped you get the justice you deserve. We wish you nothing but the best going forward!
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Best Attorney, Lifetime Charter Member, Best Attorneys of America
2022
Distinguished Counsel, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2022
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2021
Client's Choice, Avvo
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
The Litigator Award, Trial Lawyers Board of Regents
2009
The Old North State Award, State of North Carolina
N/A
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
1985 - Present
Founder & Managing Partner, Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers
Associations
American Bar Association
Member
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
Member
North Carolina Bar Association
Member
Lenoir County Bar Association
Member
Wayne County Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Significant Cases
Constitutional Rights Violation & Sexual Assault
$5,000,000 Verdict
Auto Accident & Wrongful Death
$2,000,000 Settlement
Auto Accident & Pedestrian Accident
$1,925,000 Settlement
Education
1985
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
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Raleigh Product Liability Lawyer
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The University of North Carolina
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The University of North Carolina
A Family Affair: The Riddle Family’s Connection to Carolina Law
Languages
English