Joseph Knott, Personal Injury Attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
Over 46 years of legal practice
Raleigh, NC
Practicing personal injury in Raleigh since 1980.
- 46+
- Years practicing
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Joseph Knott is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Joseph has over 46 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
- Experience
- over 46 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury
- Handles Personal Injury matters from Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA.
- Over 46 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
About Joseph Knott: Joseph Knott is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Joseph has over 46 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Joseph's practice areas in Raleigh
Joseph concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Joseph handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury cases in Raleigh, North Carolina
Joseph takes personal injury 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 Joseph agrees to represent you.
Biography
Joseph Knott, personal injury attorney serving Raleigh
Joseph Knott is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Joseph has over 46 years of legal experience. Joseph works from Raleigh, North Carolina and takes on personal injury matters across the region.
Joe found his calling in the Federal and State courtrooms of North Carolina over 40 years ago. He has worked as a trial attorney ever since. He is familiar with many of the insurance professionals, defense lawyers, and trial judges that handle these cases in our state. "We only accept cases we think are meritorious and then prosecute those cases with vigor and passion born of a clear conscience." "Seeking justice in an unjust world" is Joe's professional motto. For the plaintiff, truth is our only asset. "Telling the truth with argument and evidence to twelve people in a courtroom who want to do the right thing is what I do."
Joe began his legal career as a trial lawyer in the United States Department of Justice under President Ronald Reagan. There he gained experience defending the United States against federal tort claims arising from personal injury and medical malpractice, as well as prosecuting criminal cases. In more than 40 years of practice, Joe has tried medical malpractice, personal injury, and first degree murder cases to verdict before a jury. "I stopped counting at 100—and that was a long time ago."
Joseph's approach to personal injury cases
Joe found his calling in the Federal and State courtrooms of North Carolina over 40 years ago. He has worked as a trial attorney ever since. He is familiar with many of the insurance professionals, defense lawyers, and trial judges that handle these cases in our state. "We only accept cases we think are meritorious and then prosecute those cases with vigor and passion born of a clear conscience."…
Clients Joseph works with
Joseph reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Raleigh and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Joseph studied and practices
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
J.D. · 1980
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.S. · 1974
Jurisdictions
Joseph's state bar admissions
North Carolina, Nort
1980 · ACTIVE
Joseph studied at J.D. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and B.S. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Law school and academic background
Joseph completed J.D. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and B.S. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Joseph runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Joseph's legal honors and published work
Joseph has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).
Locations
Joseph Knott's office in Raleigh
Joseph's primary office is at 751 Corporate Center Drive, Suite 300, Raleigh, North Carolina, 33009. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Joseph Knott — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Joseph usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Joseph charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Joseph'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; Joseph will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Joseph
Joseph discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. Joseph confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Joseph's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Knott
How much does it cost to hire Joseph for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Joseph walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Joseph offer a free consultation?
Joseph charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Joseph's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Joseph's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. Joseph gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Joseph take my case if I'm outside Raleigh?
Joseph 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 — Joseph 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 Joseph?
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. Joseph will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Joseph accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Joseph's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Raleigh, Charlotte and Durham in North Carolina
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