Ranked in 1 Practice Areas
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Band 1

Insurance

North Carolina

1 Years Ranked

About

Provided by Amy Wooten

USA

Practice Areas

Insurance Counseling and Recovery

Professional Licensing

Community Associations

Hemp and Cannabis Law

Natural Disaster and Recovery

Career

Amy is a seasoned litigator with a keen understanding of the challenges faced by businesses and individuals. Her primary focus lies in navigating complex commercial disputes, ensuring fair treatment for clients entangled in fiduciary duty or unfair trade practice claims. She is also a champion for community associations, adept at resolving their legal matters.

Beyond litigation, Amy's expertise extends to the realm of insurance. She fiercely represents policyholders in a broad range of first- and third-party coverage litigation with their insurance carriers. That experience includes litigating coverage disputes pertaining to commercial property insurance, directors and officers ("D&O") insurance, errors and omissions ("E&O") insurance, disability insurance, and commercial general liability ("CGL") insurance. Her leadership as co-chair of the firm's Insurance Counseling and Recovery Practice Group reflects her extensive experience in this domain.

Amy's passion for the law extends beyond the courtroom. She thrives on providing preventative legal guidance. This is particularly evident in her dedication to defending licensed professionals before North Carolina's professional and occupational licensing boards. Additionally, she serves as a trusted advisor for community associations, offering comprehensive legal counsel. Notably, Amy consistently consults with policyholders, ensuring they understand and obtain the insurance coverage they deserve.

In essence, Amy is a multifaceted legal advocate. She tackles complex litigation head-on while offering strategic guidance to prevent future issues. Her unwavering commitment to her clients' well-being shines through in every aspect of her practice, making her a valuable asset in the legal landscape.

Education

Wake Forest University School of Law

Juris Doctor (Order of the Coif, Chief Justice Joseph Branch Inn of Court, Wake Forest Law Review, Moot Court, Honor Council)

Wake Forest University

Bachelors (magna cum laude)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

USA

Insurance - North Carolina
1
Band 1

Amy Wooten is an experienced litigator noted for her expertise representing policyholders in first and third-party coverage litigation. She cochairs the insurance counseling and recovery practice group at Ward and Smith PA.

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