Evan M. Musselwhite

Construction Litigator

Evan is a construction litigator who serves as the co-Chair of the firm’s construction law practice. He represents and advises contractors, subcontractors, owners, and design professionals in all stages of the construction and development process. His experience includes drafting and negotiating construction, design, and design/build contracts. Additionally, he represents owners, contractors, and subcontractors in a variety of civil litigation matters.

Evan, a Lumberton, North Carolina-native, earned his bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering and Management from North Carolina State University. He passed the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam for Civil Engineering in 2009 before attending Campbell University School of Law.

Honors and Distinctions

  • “Legal Elite,” Business North Carolina, Construction, 2022-2026
  • “Best Lawyer,” The Best Lawyers in America, 2024-2026
  • Power List: Construction Law, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, 2025
  • “40 & Under List,” Benchmark Litigation, 2022-2025
  • “Rising Stars,” Super Lawyers, 2022
  • “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch,” Best Lawyers®, 2021-2023
  • “Legal Elite,” Business North Carolina, Young Guns, 2020

Please see the following websites for an explanation of the membership standards for the following recognitions:  www.bestlawyers.combusinessnc.com/special-sections/legal-elite/; and www.superlawyers.com/north-carolina.