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Winston S. Kirby, Personal Injury Attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina

Over 11 years of legal practice

Practicing personal injury in Raleigh since 2015.

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Winston S. Kirby is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Winston has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Edwards Kirby LLP.

Based in
Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
Experience
over 11 years
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Personal Injury
  • Handles Personal Injury matters from Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA.
  • Over 11 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

About Winston S. Kirby: Winston S. Kirby is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Winston has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Edwards Kirby LLP.

Areas of practice

Winston's practice areas in Raleigh

Winston concentrates on personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Winston handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in Raleigh, North Carolina

Winston takes personal injury 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 Winston agrees to represent you.

Biography

Winston S. Kirby, personal injury attorney serving Raleigh

Winston S. Kirby is an attorney based in Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury. Winston has over 11 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Edwards Kirby LLP. Winston works from Raleigh, North Carolina and takes on personal injury matters across the region.

Winston S. Kirby is a partner at the Edwards Kirby law firm in Raleigh, North Carolina. He represents individuals and families in complex litigation involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and products liability matters throughout the state.

Mr. Kirby earned his J.D. in 2015 from Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina. Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2010.

Mr. Kirby is the third generation of the Kirby family to serve the citizens of North Carolina. He follows in the footsteps of his grandfather, J. Russell Kirby, who began practicing law in 1948 and later served as a North Carolina State Senator, and his father, David Kirby, a respected member of the North Carolina legal community for more than four decades. For over 75 years, the Kirby family has represented individuals across the state, and Mr. Kirby considers it both a responsibility and an honor to continue that tradition.

Mr. Kirby is admitted to practice before the courts of North Carolina and all federal courts in the state. He maintains memberships in the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, the North Carolina Bar Association, the Tenth Judicial District Bar, and the Wake County Bar Association. He volunteers for statewide mock trial competitions and supports law students preparing for the bar examination.

Mr. Kirby has recovered substantial compensation for individuals and families in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and products liability claims. He prepares each matter with a disciplined, trial-ready approach, emphasizing careful investigation, strategic analysis, and thorough evidentiary development

Winston's approach to personal injury cases

Winston S. Kirby is a partner at the Edwards Kirby law firm in Raleigh, North Carolina. He represents individuals and families in complex litigation involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and products liability matters throughout the state. Mr. Kirby earned his J.D. in 2015 from Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina. Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor of Arts…

The kind of cases Winston takes

Winston reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury matters in Raleigh and the surrounding North Carolina area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Winston studied and practices

  • Campbell University

    — · 2015

Jurisdictions

Winston's state bar admissions

  • North Carolina, Nort

    2015 · ACTIVE

Winston studied at — in Campbell University.

Law school and academic background

Winston completed — in Campbell University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Winston runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Winston's legal honors and published work

Winston has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026).

Locations

Winston S. Kirby's office in Raleigh

Winston's primary office is at 3201 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Edwards Kirby LLP

3201 Glenwood Avenue

Raleigh, North Carolina 27612

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Hiring guide

How to hire Winston S. Kirby — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Winston usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Winston charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Winston'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; Winston will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Winston

Winston discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury 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. Winston confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Winston's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Winston S. Kirby

  • How much does it cost to hire Winston for a personal injury case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Winston walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Winston offer a free consultation?

    Winston charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Winston's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Winston's current terms during booking.

  • How long do personal injury cases in North Carolina typically take?

    Simple personal injury 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. Winston gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Winston take my case if I'm outside Raleigh?

    Winston 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 — Winston 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 Winston?

    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. Winston will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Winston accepting new personal injury clients right now?

    Winston's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving Raleigh, Charlotte and Durham in North Carolina

Winston handles personal injury matters throughout North Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.

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