Jake Epstein
I knew I wanted to be a trial lawyer since I was 4 years old. I would ask questions like: “Who fixes problems caused by someone not following the rules?” and “Who makes sure that people are treated fairly?” The answer, I learned, was lawyers. The courtroom is the place where the playing field is level and everyone has the right to present their case, be heard, and obtain a fair and just result. I wanted to be a lawyer to help, and fight for, people, businesses, and communities to be treated fairly and receive the right results.
I have called the Triangle home since my family moved to Chapel Hill from New Hampshire when I was in middle school. After receiving my undergraduate degree from Duke University and my law degree from Georgetown University Law Center, I returned to North Carolina in 2007 and worked at a large, international law firm (McGuireWoods LLP) in Raleigh where I was trained and mentored by some of the state’s best trial lawyers. I defended healthcare practitioners and institutions in lawsuits alleging medical negligence, defended companies in product liability litigation, and represented businesses in commercial litigation.
In 2013, I created this law firm to bring the same high quality legal representation to a variety of clients. While I continue to represent individuals and entities in commercial/business disputes as well as health care providers, I also represent individuals injured by the negligence of others.
To achieve the best result, it is important to prepare each case from the outset as if it is going to trial. It is equally important to be able to view the case from your opponent’s perspective. My experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in personal injury, medical malpractice, and commercial disputes helps me do this effectively for each client. Whether we are representing an injured individual, someone who lost a loved one, an entity or individual in a business dispute, or a health care provider before a licensing board, I pay careful attention to the details while always maintaining focus on the end result.
My wife, Brittany, and I enjoy giving back to the community as much as possible, and are raising our family to do the same. As an attorney, I have been involved with national, state, and local organizations to help communities, protect individual rights, and improve the justice system.
Community/Professional Involvement and Recognition
Super Lawyers - NC Super Lawyer, 2022
Super Lawyers - NC Rising Star, 2015–2021
Business North Carolina, Legal Elite - Litigation, 2016, 2021
NC Bar Association Robinson O. Everett Professionalism Award
McGuireWoods Pro Bono Award
Board of Governors, North Carolina Bar Association
Board of Directors, Wake County Bar Association/Tenth Judicial District
House of Delegates (NC State Bar Delegate), American Bar Association
Board of Directors, BarCARES of North Carolina
Legal Committee, ACLU-NC
Chair, Tenth Judicial District Bar Grievance Committee
Chair, NC Bar Association Membership Committee
Chair, NC Bar Association Wills for Heroes Committee
Chair, NC Bar Association YLD Legislative Committee