Gary J. Rickner

Biography

Mr. Rickner is a diverse trial lawyer whose litigation practice includes all forms of commercial and business disputes and product liability defense.  His experience includes a wide variety of jury cases in state and federal courts in North Carolina and other jurisdictions.  Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Rickner practiced law in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He has been rated by his peers as being "preeminent" in his fields of law.  Mr. Rickner is active in various civic organizations.

Admitted to Practice

• North Carolina, 1998
• Indiana, 1974
• All state courts in North Carolina
• All state courts in Indiana
• United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Seventh Circuits
• United States Court of International Trade
• United States District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
• United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina
• United States Supreme Court

Honors and Distinction*

• The Best Lawyers in America,1995-2012
• "Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, 2006
• "Super Lawyer," North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2006-2012
• "Super Lawyer," North Carolina Super Lawyers, Top 100, 2008-2011

Education

• J.D., cum laude, Cumberland School of Law, 1974. Associate Editor, Cumberland-Samford Law Review.
• B.A., Taylor University, 1971

Professional and Community Affiliations

• American Bar Association — Sections: Litigation; Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section
• American College of Trial Lawyers (Fellow; chairman of North Carolina State Committee 2008-2010)
• Defense Research Institute
• Eastern North Carolina Inn of Court
• North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
• North Carolina Bar Association — Section: Litigation

* Please see the following websites for an explanation of the membership standards for the following recognitions: www.bestlawyers.com; www.businessnc.com/legalelite; and www.superlawyers.com/north-carolina.