Catharine B. Arrowood, ADR Attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
Over 50 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Class Action · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Raleigh, NC
Practicing adr in Raleigh since 1976.
- 50+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Catharine B. Arrowood is a partner based in Raleigh, NC. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Class Action. Catharine has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Raleigh, NC
- Experience
- over 50 years
- Known for
- ADR · Business · Class Action
- Handles ADR, Business, and Class Action matters from Raleigh, NC.
- Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Catharine B. Arrowood: Catharine B. Arrowood is a partner based in Raleigh, NC. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Class Action. Catharine has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Catharine takes on
Catharine concentrates on adr, business, class action, ip, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Catharine handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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ADR cases in Raleigh, North Carolina
Catharine takes adr matters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catharine agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Raleigh, North Carolina
Catharine takes business matters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catharine agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in Raleigh, North Carolina
Catharine takes class action matters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catharine agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Raleigh, North Carolina
Catharine takes ip matters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catharine agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Raleigh, North Carolina
Catharine takes litigation matters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Catharine agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Catharine B. Arrowood — adr lawyer in Raleigh
Catharine B. Arrowood is a partner based in Raleigh, NC. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Class Action. Catharine has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Ms. Catharine B. Arrowood is a lawyer practicing antitrust & business torts, intellectual property litigation, alternative dispute resolution and 3 other areas of law. Catharine received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years. Catharine practices at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP in Raleigh, NC.
Catharine's approach to adr cases
Ms. Catharine B. Arrowood is a lawyer practicing antitrust & business torts, intellectual property litigation, alternative dispute resolution and 3 other areas of law. Catharine received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years. Catharine practices at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP in Raleigh, NC.
Clients Catharine works with
Catharine reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and class action matters in Raleigh and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Wake Forest University
J.D. · 1976
Wake Forest University
B.A. · 1973
Jurisdictions
Catharine's state bar admissions
North Carolina
1976 · ACTIVE
Catharine studied at J.D. in Wake Forest University and B.A. in Wake Forest University.
Law school and academic background
Catharine completed J.D. in Wake Forest University and B.A. in Wake Forest University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Catharine runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Catharine has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Catharine's professional memberships and bar associations
American College of Trial Lawyers
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Locations
Catharine B. Arrowood's office in Raleigh
Catharine's primary office is at 301 Fayetteville St., Ste. 1400, Raleigh, NC, 27602. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
301 Fayetteville St., Ste. 1400
Raleigh, NC 27602
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Client reviews of Catharine B. Arrowood — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Catharine B. Arrowood — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Catharine usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Catharine charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catharine's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Catharine will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Catharine
Catharine discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Catharine confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Catharine's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Catharine B. Arrowood
How much does it cost to hire Catharine for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Catharine walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Catharine offer a free consultation?
Catharine charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Catharine's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Catharine's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Catharine gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Catharine take my case if I'm outside Raleigh?
Catharine is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Catharine will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Catharine?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Catharine will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Catharine accepting new adr clients right now?
Catharine's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
ADR attorneys serving Raleigh, Charlotte and Durham in North Carolina
Catharine handles adr matters throughout North Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified adr attorneys in that community.
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