Edward H. Maginnis

As the managing partner at Maginnis Howard in Raleigh, North Carolina, attorney Edward H. Maginnis primarily dedicates his practice to business litigation and consumer protection. He also addresses wage and hour disputes, as well as construction litigation.

Mr. Maginnis has represented various corporate clients in business litigation, covering areas like B2B services, SAAS matters, mergers and acquisitions, shareholder disputes, construction and more. He has achieved numerous jury verdicts for both plaintiffs and defendants, though his recent work has been mainly on behalf of plaintiffs.

In the realm of class actions, Mr. Maginnis has secured tens of millions of dollars in relief for affected North Carolinians, including the top class-action outcomes for 2020 and 2021, as highlighted by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. His consumer class-action cases often tackle consumer fraud, debt collection practices, mortgage disputes, unlawful fees and charges, and incorrect credit reporting.

Mr. Maginnis obtained his B.A. with distinction (2001) and law degree (2004) from the University of Virginia. He established Maginnis Law, PLLC, in 2010, which evolved into Maginnis Howard in 2020. Licensed to practice in North Carolina since 2009, he has been admitted to all federal courts in North Carolina and various federal courts nationwide.

A respected figure in the legal community, Mr. Maginnis actively participates in the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and the American Association for Justice. He has previously held the position of statewide Section Chair for Consumer Areas of Practice at the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and remains engaged in numerous local and national legal organizations.