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David Earley, Insurance Attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina

Over 15 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance and Product Liability

Raleigh, NC

Practicing insurance in Raleigh since 2011.

15+
Years practicing
2
Bar admissions

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David Earley is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Product Liability. David has over 15 years of legal experience.

Based in
Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
Experience
over 15 years
Known for
Insurance · Product Liability
  • Handles Insurance and Product Liability matters from Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA.
  • Over 15 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026).

About David Earley: David Earley is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Product Liability. David has over 15 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by David Earley

David concentrates on insurance and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case David handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Raleigh, North Carolina

David takes insurance 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 David agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Raleigh, North Carolina

David takes product liability 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 David agrees to represent you.

Biography

About David Earley — Over 15 years of North Carolina insurance experience

David Earley is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Insurance and Product Liability. David has over 15 years of legal experience.

David represents businesses, corporations, and individuals in all state and federal courts in North Carolina. His practice focuses on complex civil litigation, business litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, insurance defense, professional liability, and product liability. He has extensive experience handling electronic discovery and electronically stored information (“ESI”).

David joined Young Moore in September 2016. Before joining the firm, David served as a law clerk to Judge James A. Beaty, Jr. of the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.

David also previously served as an attorney at the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law. At the Brennan Center, he worked on election law cases across the country, including cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. David submitted public comments to state and federal government officials on election law matters and published reports on current issues in campaign finance. One of those reports was the subject of laudatory editorials in The New York Times and The Washington Post. David also testified before the New York Attorney General, West Virginia Legislature, and Seattle City Council on proposed election law changes.

David graduated cum laude from NYU School of Law where he was an Article Editor for the New York University Annual Survey of American Law. He earned his B.S. in Economics and Sociology, magna cum laude, from Duke University.

David is a native of Parkersburg, West Virginia. He lives with his wife in Raleigh.

David's approach to insurance cases

David represents businesses, corporations, and individuals in all state and federal courts in North Carolina. His practice focuses on complex civil litigation, business litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, insurance defense, professional liability, and product liability. He has extensive experience handling electronic discovery and electronically stored information (“ESI”).…

The kind of cases David takes

David reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance and product liability matters in Raleigh and the surrounding North Carolina area.

Credentials

David Earley's legal education and bar admissions

  • New York University

    J.D. · 2010

  • Duke University

    B.S. · 2007

Jurisdictions

David's state bar admissions

  • North Carolina, Nort

    2013 · ACTIVE

  • New York, New York S

    2011 · ACTIVE

David studied at J.D. in New York University and B.S. in Duke University.

Law school and academic background

David completed J.D. in New York University and B.S. in Duke University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice David runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of David Earley

David has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — in America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — from 2024-2024 for work in:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law - 2024

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2024-2024 for work in: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law - 2024 (2026).

Locations

David Earley's office in Raleigh

David's primary office is at 3101 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 200, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

3101 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 200

Raleigh, North Carolina 27612

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Hiring guide

How to hire David Earley — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with David usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

David charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain David'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; David will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance 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 David

David discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance 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. David confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

David's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about David Earley

  • How much does it cost to hire David for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. David walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does David offer a free consultation?

    David charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain David's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check David's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in North Carolina typically take?

    Simple insurance 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. David gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can David take my case if I'm outside Raleigh?

    David 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 — David 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 David?

    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. David will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is David accepting new insurance clients right now?

    David's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Insurance attorneys serving Raleigh, Charlotte and Durham in North Carolina

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