Daniel L. Brawley

Construction Litigation
Maritime Litigation
Commercial and Business

Dan focuses his practice on the areas of construction litigation, commercial litigation, and maritime law, as well as personal injury and property damage claims. He has significant experience in business tort litigation including prosecution and defense of claims for breach of fiduciary duties, unfair and deceptive trade practices and constructive fraud. He has handled numerous cases before the North Carolina Business Court. His practice also includes arbitration.

Dan has practiced law in Wilmington for over 50 years. He previously practiced with Williams Mullen Law Firm in Wilmington. He has been Of Counsel in the firm since 2015.

Education

  • University of North Carolina School of Law (J.D.)
  • University of North Carolina (A.B.)

Admitted to Practice

  • North Carolina State Bar
  • United States District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina
  • United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
  • United State Supreme Court

Honors and Distinctions

  • AV Distinguished for Ethical Standards and Legal Ability, Martindale Hubbell
  • The Best Lawyers in America© – Construction, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, and Admiralty & Maritime Law
  • Best Lawyers® Litigation – Construction “Lawyer of the Year” in Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Top 100 Lawyers in North Carolina, 2013
  • Legal Elite Hall of Fame – Litigation, Business NC, 2012
  • “Super Lawyer” North Carolina Super Lawyers “Top 100” 2008-present
  • Congress of Fellows of the Center for International Studies, Fellow

Professional and Personal Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • Maritime Law Association of the United States – Proctor
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys – Board of Directors 1992-95
  • Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute: Board of Governors 1972-74, 1987-89, 1993-95, 1997-99, Treasurer 1975, Secretary 1976, Vice Chairman 1977, Chairman 1978
  • New Hanover County Bar Association