Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP was founded in 1992 by twenty-seven attorneys determined to be recognized as one of the best, most creative and innovative litigation firms in the state. Today, we are also one of the largest law practices in North Carolina with more than 100 attorneys serving clients from offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Wilmington.

Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog concentrates on civil litigation for the defense, handling virtually all types of claims, including: medical and professional negligence, products liability, construction law, police and municipal law, land condemnation, premises liability, employment law, environmental & toxic torts, insurance law, business disputes and litigation, education law, appellate law, trucking and transportation, architects and engineers professional liability, and workers' compensation claims.

Our experienced litigators and support personnel use the latest technology to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. Our representation is designed to reach the desired results for our clients in an efficient and reasonable manner. Our long-standing client relationships testify to our success in meeting our client's needs.

We are proud to be recognized for our efforts within the legal community, and for our reputation and positive contribution in the community at large. And we are proud of our professional reputation as one of North Carolina’s most effective defense litigation firms delivering results for our clients.

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