David F. Kirby

David F. Kirby


Edwards Kirby, LLP

Recognized since 2001

Raleigh, North Carolina

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
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Raleigh personal injury attorney David F. Kirby is recognized as one of the most accomplished trial lawyers in the nation. More than this, he is widely regarded as one of the most-liked attorneys in the state. He is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an organization comprising the 100 top plaintiffs’ attorneys in the U.S. and has been honored by numerous prestigious organizations, including Lawyers Weekly USA, Best Lawyers in America, and more. At Edwards Kirby, LLP, he regularly handles highly complex cases involving product liability, truck accidents, and medical malpractice. Contact the firm for a consultation.

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Location
  • 3201 Glenwood Avenue
    Suite 100
    Raleigh, NC 27612
Languages
  • English
Education
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 1977
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, A.B., graduated 1973
Bar Admissions
  • North Carolina, 1977
Affiliations
  • American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
  • International Society of Barristers - Fellow
  • The Inner Circle of Advocates - Member

Edwards Kirby, LLP
Headquarters: Raleigh, North Carolina

2 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

4 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2024)
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2024)
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2018)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2017)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2016)
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2014)
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Raleigh (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • Steven J. Sharp Public Service Award
  • Lawyer of the Year, Lawyers Weekly USA
  • Lawyer of the Year in Raleigh for Medical Malpractice, Best Lawyers in America
  • Lawyer of the Year in Raleigh for Plaintiff’s Personal Injury, Best Lawyers in America
  • Lawdragon’s Top 500 Plaintiff Lawyers in U.S.
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Medical Malpractice Law
  • Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Personal Injury Litigation
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

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