Winston West

Winston West focuses his practice on Employment and Business disputes. He has represented clients in the state and federal courts of Virginia and North Carolina. Winston has a unique perspective to assist businesses on avoiding costly litigation in employment disputes, having previously represented employees.

ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES

Winston has represented clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, federal and state departments of labor, professional licensing boards, and Department of Education. He has effectively and confidentially resolved disputes before administrative agencies. Winston strives to strike a balance between resolution and litigation, as the circumstances of the matter dictate.

CIVIL LITIGATION

Winston developed his skills as a litigator in the state and federal trial courts of Virginia. He now brings that same tenacity to clients in North Carolina. On his first day of licensure in Virginia, Winston defeated a motion to end trial early, advocated for a favorable set of jury instructions for his client, and gained a jury verdict equal to the statutory cap for such claims.

APPEALS

Winston has advocated on behalf of clients at the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Supreme Court of the United States, and the appellate courts of Virginia.

Having previously practiced at a boutique litigation firm in Virginia, Winston and his wife moved to Wilmington with their pets. He earned his Juris Doctor from Washington and Lee University School of Law, where he participated in moot court and research concerning trade secrets. He graduated from the University of Richmond with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Winston’s personal interests include a healthy football rivalry with his wife, enjoying the wide array of local restaurants, and running.