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Ken Soo, Appellate Attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina

focused on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Employment

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Ken Soo is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Employment. Currently practicing at Tharrington Smith LLP.

Based in
Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Appellate · Civil Rights · Employment
  • Handles Appellate, Civil Rights, and Employment matters from Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Raleigh) (2023).

About Ken Soo: Ken Soo is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Employment. Currently practicing at Tharrington Smith LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Ken Soo

Ken concentrates on appellate, civil rights, employment, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ken handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Appellate cases in Raleigh, North Carolina

Ken takes appellate 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 Ken agrees to represent you.

Civil Rights cases in Raleigh, North Carolina

Ken takes civil rights 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 Ken agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Raleigh, North Carolina

Ken takes employment 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 Ken agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Raleigh, North Carolina

Ken 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 Ken agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Ken Soo — Attorney of North Carolina appellate experience

Ken Soo is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Appellate, Civil Rights, and Employment. Currently practicing at Tharrington Smith LLP.

Ken Soo’s areas of practice include public school law, employment law and civil litigation. He received his law degree with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1991. During law school, he was a note editor for the North Carolina Law Review. Mr. Soo completed his bachelor’s degree in comparative area studies at Duke University. Mr. Soo’s first career was as a wire service and newspaper reporter in Ohio, North Carolina and Florida, including stints with United Press International and The Charlotte Observer. He joined Tharrington Smith in 1994 and has served as a board member and secretary for the North Carolina Council of School Attorneys. In 2019, Ken became a Professional Registered Parliamentarian through the National Association of Parliamentarians, providing leadership to public school boards whose open meetings are grounded in parliamentary procedure.

How Ken handles appellate matters

Ken Soo’s areas of practice include public school law, employment law and civil litigation. He received his law degree with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1991. During law school, he was a note editor for the North Carolina Law Review. Mr. Soo completed his bachelor’s degree in comparative area studies at Duke University. Mr. Soo’s first career was as a wire…

Who Ken represents

Ken reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, civil rights, and employment matters in Raleigh and the surrounding North Carolina area.

Credentials

Ken Soo's legal education and bar admissions

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    J.D. · 1991

Ken studied at J.D. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Law school and academic background

Ken completed J.D. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ken runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Ken Soo

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

  • Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Raleigh)

    2023

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - First Amendment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Education Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Raleigh) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - First Amendment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Education Law (2026).

Locations

Ken Soo's office in Raleigh

Ken's primary office is at 150 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27602. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Tharrington Smith LLP

150 Fayetteville Street

Raleigh, North Carolina 27602

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Hiring guide

How to hire Ken Soo — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

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

Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 Ken

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every appellate 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. Ken confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Ken Soo

  • How much does it cost to hire Ken for a appellate case?

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

  • Does Ken offer a free consultation?

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

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

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

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

    Ken 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 — Ken 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 Ken?

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

  • Is Ken accepting new appellate clients right now?

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

Areas served

Appellate attorneys serving Raleigh, Charlotte and Durham in North Carolina

Ken handles appellate matters throughout North Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.

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