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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
Fax
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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Fax
4600 Marriott Drive, Suite 500, Raleigh, NC, 27612
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(800) 525-7111
Fax
7B Corporate Center Ct, Suite 15, Greensboro, NC, 27408
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Posted by Ronald | October 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Client
I want to thank everyone who helped out on my case. My journey the last few years has been different. But only by the Grace of God is why I am still here. Many thanks to Me. Schofield and Ms.Barron for all your help. May God bless you and your families.
Gene Riddle
Replied last March 08, 2022We're honored by the trust you placed in our attorneys and staff, Ronald. Thank you so much for the opportunity to serve you. Please know we are always here to help with any future legal matter however we can. Wishing you nothing but the best in your future endeavors!
Posted by Shameka | September 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
We are the Little’s
My family and I truly thank Riddle and Brantley for everything. Yalanda Reyes did an amazing job keeping us in the loop with everything that was going on! The process was stress free because of Riddle and Brantley and his knowledgeable team! However, the fees were off the chart, we were charged 30% o...
Gene Riddle
Replied last March 08, 2022Thank you so much for sharing your experience, Shameka, and for the trust you placed in our attorneys and staff. We are so pleased to have helped you and your family get the justice you deserve. Regarding the attorney fee, please know that the rate is standard in personal injury law, and we always make every effort to get our clients maximum compensation. We are also always upfront and open regarding our fees with every client prior to them signing the contract. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're always here to help however we can. We wish you and your family nothing but the best!
Posted by Christopher | August 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Ashley Kelly
She kept me updated with my case every time there was changes made. She helped me with every question I had about my case.
Gene Riddle
Replied last March 08, 2022We're so glad to hear about your experience, Christopher — thank you so much for sharing this. We were honored to serve you and are so pleased to have helped you get the justice you deserve. Thank you for entrusting your case with our attorneys and staff.
Posted by Debbie me | July 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
I was very pleased with the outcome of my case and if I ever need I will contact again thank you so much
I was very pleased when I went to your office and he was able to handle my case far as getting me a rental car and talking with the other parties insurance I was very pleased and I would recommend your office again to anyone or if I ever need a lawyer again I will contact your office thank you again ...
Gene Riddle
Replied last March 08, 2022Thank you so much for the review and for recommending us to others, Debbie. It was an honor to serve you and we are always here to help with any future legal matter. Wishing you and your family nothing but the best in your future endeavors!
Posted by Karen | July 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
I never had to do any of the legwork on my own after contacting Mr. Riddle.
I had never been through anything that required an attorney's representation. From the moment that we were referred and reached out to Mr. Riddle, there was nothing but reassurance that we would be taken care of with no worries. An investigator met us at our house that very day and gathered all of ...
Gene Riddle
Replied last March 08, 2022It was an honor and a privilege to serve you, Karen. Thank you for sharing your experience with others and for recommending our firm to those in need. We are so pleased to have helped you get the justice you deserve, and we wish you nothing but the best!
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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 Truck Accident Lawyer
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Goldsboro Wrongful Death Lawyer
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Raleigh Product Liability Lawyer
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The University of North Carolina
History Department Announces Dr. Gene A. Riddle Fund
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The University of North Carolina
A Family Affair: The Riddle Family’s Connection to Carolina Law
Languages
English