George B. Autry, Jr., Zoning Attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC
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George B. Autry, Jr. is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Zoning.
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- Handles Zoning matters from Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Raleigh) (2026).
About George B. Autry, Jr.: George B. Autry, Jr. is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Zoning.
Areas of practice
George's practice areas in Raleigh
George concentrates on zoning. Each area below outlines the kind of case George handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Zoning cases in Raleigh, North Carolina
George takes zoning matters in Raleigh, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before George agrees to represent you.
Biography
George B. Autry, Jr., zoning attorney serving Raleigh
George B. Autry, Jr. is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Zoning. George works from Raleigh, North Carolina and takes on zoning matters across the region.
George B. Autry, Jr. has been a trial lawyer since 1991 and has practiced exclusively eminent domain since 1993. Before joining Cranfill, Sumner & Hartzog, LLP as a partner in 2001, George was a partner in Autry & Crabill, a Raleigh eminent domain law firm. Prior to representing exclusively property owners in eminent domain matters, George handled condemnation cases as an Associate Attorney General for the State of North Carolina. George’s career has included over fifty cases where the property owner has received in excess of one million dollars.
Since leaving the Attorney General’s office in 1999, George has limited his practice to representing property owners facing eminent domain. He has tried over a dozen multi-million dollar land condemnation cases to favorable jury verdicts, resulting in awards greatly in excess of the condemnor’s estimated just compensation. George, along with his wife and law partner, Stephanie Autry, has won the two largest land condemnation judgments in NCDOT history. George’s career includes trial and settlements of virtually every type of eminent domain case, including combinations of shopping centers, golf courses, gas stations, hotels, mining and manufacturing facilities, office and residential condominiums, livestock farms, schools, churches, and automobile dealerships. George regularly represents clients against the North Carolina Department of Transportation, the City of Charlotte, the Triangle Transit Authority, and Duke Energy Progress.
For the past ten years, George has represented North Carolina in the Owners’ Counsel of America, a group of attorneys (one from each state) recognized nationally or leaders in the practice of eminent domain. He was recently elected to the Board of Directors of Owners’ Counsel of America. George was also appointed Chairman of the Land Condemnation Specialty Committee by the North Carolina State Bar.
Representative clients include Target, Inc., Developers Diversified Realty, Chick Fil A, Public Storage, Pro-Build, Inc., Boggs Construction Company, and many other individuals and businesses.
George's approach to zoning cases
George B. Autry, Jr. has been a trial lawyer since 1991 and has practiced exclusively eminent domain since 1993. Before joining Cranfill, Sumner & Hartzog, LLP as a partner in 2001, George was a partner in Autry & Crabill, a Raleigh eminent domain law firm. Prior to representing exclusively property owners in eminent domain matters, George handled condemnation cases as an Associate Attorney…
Clients George works with
George reviews new inquiries case-by-case for zoning matters in Raleigh and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Credentials
Credentials — where George studied and practices
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
J.D. · 1991
The University of Texas
BA · 1991
Jurisdictions
George's state bar admissions
North Carolina, Nort
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George studied at J.D. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and BA in The University of Texas.
Law school and academic background
George completed J.D. in The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and BA in The University of Texas. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice George runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
George's legal honors and published work
George has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Raleigh)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Raleigh)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Raleigh)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Raleigh)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Outstanding Volunteer Attorney, Wake County: 1993
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Raleigh) (2026). Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Raleigh) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Raleigh) (2019). Lawyer of the Year — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (Raleigh) (2012). Best Lawyers in America — Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026).
Locations
George B. Autry, Jr.'s office in Raleigh
George's primary office is at 5440 Wade Park Boulevard, Suite 300, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27607. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire George B. Autry, Jr. — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new zoning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with George usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
George charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain George's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; George will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a zoning attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many zoning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for George
George discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in zoning practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every zoning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. George confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
George's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many zoning practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about George B. Autry, Jr.
How much does it cost to hire George for a zoning case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. George walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does George offer a free consultation?
George charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain George's office. Some zoning attorneys offer free consults — check George's current terms during booking.
How long do zoning cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple zoning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. George gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can George take my case if I'm outside Raleigh?
George is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — George will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with George?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. George will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is George accepting new zoning clients right now?
George's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Zoning attorneys serving Raleigh, Charlotte and Durham in North Carolina
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