Rebecca J. Britton
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Fayetteville, North Carolina
Maginnis Howard
Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in North Carolina since: 1992
Education: Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
Rebecca Britton is a certified mediator with over 30 years of experience in personal injury and wrongful death cases. She was a partner at Britton Law in Fayetteville until the firm merged with Maginnis Howard in 2020. Today, she is Of Counsel at Maginnis Howard Fayetteville.
Among her many accomplishments, Ms. Britton was selected for inclusion on the list of North Carolina Super Lawyers Top 50 Women Attorneys from 2007 to 2009. She was also the recipient of the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers (NCATL) Kelly Crabtree Award in 2002, as well as awarded one of the Outstanding Women of the 20th Century in 2000. She is an active member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, the North Carolina and American bar associations and the American Association for Justice.
Ms. Britton received her law degree from Campbell University School of Law, where she was a member of the Order of the Barristers. She is licensed to practice before the state bar of North Carolina, both the Eastern and Middle Districts of the U.S. District Courts of North Carolina, the U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Brain Injury, Dram Shop Laws, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1992, North Carolina
Professional Webpage: https://www.carolinalaw.com/team/rebecca-britton/
Bar / Professional Activity
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina
- Vice President, Public Education, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2001 - 2005
- American Association for Justice
- North Carolina, 1992
- President-Elect, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2005/2006
- American Bar Association
- U.S. Supreme Court
- President, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2006/2007
- North Carolina Bar Association
- U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Past Presidents Advisory Council, NCAJ, 2020
Pro bono / Community Service
- Co-Chair, NCAJ High School Mock Trial ProgramVice-President, Carolina Center for Civic Eduction
Educational Background
- University of Maine, B.A. With Distinction, 1989
Honors
- NCATL Kelly Crabtree Award, 2002
- Women of Justice - Litigation Practitioner Award, Lawyers Weekly, 2013
- Outstanding Women of the 20th Century, 2000
- Order of the Barristers, Campbell University School of Law
- Top 50 Women Super Lawyers 2007, 2008, 2009
- Charles Becton Teaching Award, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, 2011
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2006 - 2016, 2019 - 2026
Top Lists
Top 50: Women North Carolina Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2009Additional sources of information about Rebecca J. Britton
"Ask a Lawyer" answers provided by Rebecca J. Britton
- Q: Can I sue if I am attacked by a dog in North Carolina?
A: The simple answer is yes. North Carolina holds the dog owner liable in the case of dog bites due to his or her ownership and control of the animal. … - Q: Should I hire an attorney for a wrongful death case in North Carolina?
A: If you have experienced the loss of a loved one, and you feel it was caused by the misconduct or negligence of another, you should seek the advice of … - Q: Do I need a lawyer after a car wreck in North Carolina?
A: After a car wreck, or any other vehicular accident, including trucks or motorcycles, seek medical attention. After seeking medical attention, you … - Q: Can I sue for malpractice in North Carolina?
A: If the negligence of a health care provider or health care professional causes significant damage, permanent damage, or even death, you may have a …