Why Clients Choose Our North Carolina Law Firm - Ethics, Experience, Distinction in the Legal Community, and Much More

Achieved the highest law firm rating from Martindale-Hubbell: the prestigious "AV" Rating which means our attorneys have a reputation among Hampton Roads, VA lawyers and judges for pre-eminent legal skill and the highest ethical standard.

Recognized as some of the Best Injury Lawyers in North Carolina since 2010 (Lewis-Personal Injury; Shapiro-Rail Law)

Two lawyers with "Superb" ratings on Avvo, a legal rating service

Selected to the elite"Million Dollar Advocates Forum" (Lewis, Shapiro)

Elected section officer (Shapiro) in largest national trial attorney organization, the American Association of Justice

Extensive experience achieving record verdicts & settlements

Selected to teach seminars to lawyers & physicians

Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer per the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification (Shapiro)

Experienced railroad injury lawyers, designated by rail unions

Former law clerk selected by Federal Judge (Shapiro)

Lawyers admitted to practice at the U.S. Supreme Court (Shapiro, Appleton)

Licensed: NC, SC, VA, WV, FL, Wash., D.C., KY, associated to practice pro hac vice in entire eastern U.S.A.

Free case evaluation and confidential legal consultation

No legal fee unless we WIN your case, part of our written pledge

About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a law firm whose attorneys focus on injury and accident law and who have achieved numerous successful outcomes for clients. We serve every area of North Carolina, including the Outer Banks, Nags Head and the western mountains, as well as all the cities and counties in between. In South Carolina, we cover the state from Myrtle Beach and Charleston to Orangeburg, Columbia, Florence, Rock Hill, Darlington, Aiken, Anderson, Greenville and Spartanburg.

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008 and selected by the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009. In addition, our firm has the highest rating of AV from national lawyer ranking organization Martindale-Hubbell and were named a North Carolina "Best Law Firm" for personal injury law since 2010 by U.S. News & World Report. That means we have a reputation for demonstrating preeminent legal skill.

While not every injury case meets our criteria, we offer a free, initial confidential injury case consultation, so call us toll free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call promptly.