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Rodney A. Guthrie, Personal Injury Attorney in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Bennett Guthrie PLLC

Winston Salem, NC

Trusted personal injury attorney serving Winston Salem.

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Rodney A. Guthrie is an attorney based in Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Bennett Guthrie PLLC.

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Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA
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Personal Injury
  • Handles Personal Injury matters from Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026).

About Rodney A. Guthrie: Rodney A. Guthrie is an attorney based in Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Bennett Guthrie PLLC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Rodney takes on

Rodney concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Rodney handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Rodney takes personal injury matters in Winston Salem, 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 Rodney agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Rodney A. Guthrie — personal injury lawyer in Winston Salem

Rodney A. Guthrie is an attorney based in Winston-Salem, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Currently practicing at Bennett Guthrie PLLC.

Rodney A. Guthrie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants.

Guthrie, who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Guthrie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

How Rodney handles personal injury matters

Rodney A. Guthrie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Guthrie, who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Guthrie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal…

Who Rodney represents

Rodney reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Winston Salem and the surrounding North Carolina area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Wake Forest University

    J.D. · 1980

  • Stetson University

    BA · 1974

Jurisdictions

Rodney's state bar admissions

  • North Carolina, Nort

    ACTIVE

Rodney studied at J.D. in Wake Forest University and BA in Stetson University.

Law school and academic background

Rodney completed J.D. in Wake Forest University and BA in Stetson University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Rodney runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Rodney has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mediation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mediation (2026).

Locations

Rodney A. Guthrie's office in Winston-Salem

Rodney's primary office is at 1560 Westbrook Plaza Drive, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27103. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Bennett Guthrie PLLC

1560 Westbrook Plaza Drive

Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27103

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Hiring guide

How to hire Rodney A. Guthrie — 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 Rodney usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

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

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Winston Salem, 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 Rodney

Rodney 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. Rodney confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Rodney'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 Rodney A. Guthrie

  • How much does it cost to hire Rodney for a personal injury case?

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

  • Does Rodney offer a free consultation?

    Rodney charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Rodney's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Rodney'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. Rodney gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Rodney take my case if I'm outside Winston Salem?

    Rodney 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 — Rodney 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 Rodney?

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

  • Is Rodney accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Rodney'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 Winston Salem, Raleigh and Charlotte in North Carolina

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