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Lacy M. Presnell III

5.0
Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 49 years

Personal injury Lawyer Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Litigation, Probate ... +3 more
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About Lacy

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Litigation 20%

50 years

20%
Personal Injury 20%

My experience includes trials of more than 70 cases to a jury verdict. These cases involve complex cases involving numerous parties, such as representing a family in the lead case resulting from the collapse of a pedestrian bridge at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. I am listed in the Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White) and North Carolina Super Lawyers (Charlotte Magazine).

50 years

20%
Arbitration 10%

35 years

10%
Mediation 10%

I am certified as a mediation by the Administrative Office of the Courts in North Carolina.

35 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 49 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1976

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Posted by Linda | August 14, 2015

Honest, Steadfast Counsel

I was introduced to Lacy Presnell in 2005 when in need of an attorney to represent my 3 children and myself in a wrongful death lawsuit over the loss of my husband. Choosing Lacy to guide us through the legal system during an extremely difficult and emotional time was most certainly the right decisi...on. The process of walking through the lawsuit took 5 years, and Lacy was with us every step of the way. Due to the sensitivity of the relationship with some of the defendants it was important to me that the case be handled with the utmost respect. Lacy's compassion and integrity far exceeded the standard. He represented our family through a settlement as well as a trial with multiple defendants. He also assisted us with decisions that had to be made post trial. It has been over 10 years since we met and we still keep in contact. His care and concern for our family has been steadfast. I'm proud to call Lacy my attorney and my friend. Linda

Posted by anonymous | May 04, 2015

Trustworthy Councel

Our family is coming upon a 15th anniversary of a life changing accident. Our accident left us with multiple orthopaedic injuries ranging from critical (husband), serious (wife), and major (2 children). We were advised early on to seek the assistance of an attorney. We met with several in our area, b...ut Lacy is the only one that gave us a confident peace. We were absolutely clueless about how the legal system could help us get our present and future medical bills paid. Lacy and his team thoroughly handled every detail so we, as a family, could focus on surgeries (30+ total), rehabilitation, healing, and supporting each other. The physical trauma of a major accident are difficult enough to endure. The emotional aspects are even greater. With Lacy's solid guidance and encouragement we never felt alone in the legal process. His personal, as well as professional integrity, dedication, and proficient knowledge resulted in giving our family a favorable outcome. After 15 years we still cope with physical challenges and continued medical treatments. We are thankful for Lacy's assessment of our future needs. There are many details and factors that most people never think about when injured. We have been blessed and are extremely pleased with our experience with Lacy.

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Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Citizen Lawyer, North Carolina Bar Association

2009

Best Lawyers in America, Woodward/White, Inc.

2009

North Carolina's Best Lawyers, NC Magazine

2009

Super Lawyers in Personal Injury, Charlotte Magazine

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney, Burns, Day & Presnell, PA

2013 - 2014

General Counsel, NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources

1987 - 2012

Attorney, Burns, Day & Presnell, PA

1976 - 1986

Attorney, Boyce, Mitchell, Burns & Smith

1973 - 1974

Assistant Investigator, United States Senate Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities

Associations

North Carolina Bar Association

2003 - 2004

Wake County Bar Association

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re Pedestrian Walkway Failure

Turner Estate v. United States of America

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Education

1976

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Languages

English

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