Winston S. Kirby
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
Edwards Kirby, L.L.P.
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Products Liability; view more
Licensed in North Carolina since: 2015
Education: Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
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919-780-5400
Edwards Kirby, L.L.P.
3201 Glenwood AvenueSte 100
Raleigh, NC 27612 Visit website
Winston S. Kirby is a partner at Edwards Kirby, L.L.P., based in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he represents individuals and families navigating serious personal injury matters. His practice is focused on helping clients recover compensation and rebuild their lives after devastating accidents, with an emphasis on personal injury, truck accidents and wrongful death claims.
Mr. Kirby has developed a reputation for advocating on behalf of those harmed by negligence, particularly in complex cases involving catastrophic injuries and liability disputes. He works closely with clients to understand the full impact of their injuries and to pursue outcomes that protect their long-term financial and personal well-being. In addition to litigating cases, he is committed to guiding clients through each stage of the legal process with clarity and responsiveness.
Among his notable case results, Mr. Kirby secured a $12 million recovery for a 74-year-old man who was paralyzed in a motor vehicle collision caused by an automotive defect. He also obtained a $2.5 million settlement for a mother and daughter who were injured by a drunk driver, reflecting his dedication to achieving meaningful results for those affected by serious accidents.
Mr. Kirby earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2011. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in 2015. That same year, he was admitted to practice law in North Carolina and is also admitted to all federal courts within the state.
Active in the legal and local community, Mr. Kirby serves on the board of directors for the North Carolina Museum of History Associates. He is also a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, the North Carolina Bar Association, the Tenth Judicial District Bar and the Wake County Bar Association.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Products: PlaintiffFocus areas
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 90% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Personal Injury - Products: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2015, North Carolina
Professional Webpage: https://www.edwardskirby.com/our-team/winston-s-kirby/
Bar / Professional Activity
- North Carolina Bar
- The Wake County Bar Association
- The North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- The Tenth Judicial District Bar
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- $485,000 settlement for man injured at a fitness facility when defective gym equipment fell on him during his workout.
- $1,750,000 settlement for minor child and parents after the minor child suffered severe fall-related injuries sustained during an outdoor rock-climbing camp.
- $5,250,000 settlement for a backseat passenger of a vehicle involved in a motor vehicle collision resulting in partial paralysis of the passenger.
- $2,510,000 settlement for mother and daughter injured by a drunk driver.
- $750,000 settlement for a woman who was sexually assaulted during a massage at a large-chain establishment.
- $600,000 settlement for a motorcycle driver struck by a vehicle
- $1,500,000 settlement for a woman who was sexually assaulted during a massage at a large-chain establishment.
- $2,250,000 settlement for the family of a husband and wife who were killed in a pavement drop-off crash.
- $2,500,000 settlement for a college student who was raped in a sorority house.
- $2,700,000 settlement for the family of a man killed in a tractor-trailer wreck.
- $6,000,000 settlement for the family of a lifeguard who was electrocuted as she entered a pool.
- $8,600,000 settlement for the families of victims killed in a drunk-driving wrongful-death accident.
- $9,450,000 settlement for a family killed in a tanker truck wreck.
- $1,000,000 settlement for a woman injured by falling into an open elevator shaft.
- $2,175,000 settlement for a motorcyclist struck by a motorist.
- $3,750,000 settlement for a worker injured when struck by a truck.
- $5,350,000 settlement for a law enforcement officer killed in a trucking accident.
- $12,100,000 recovery for a 74-year-old man paralyzed in a motor vehicle collision as a result of an automotive defect.
Educational Background
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 2011
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America® 2025 “Ones to Watch” (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)
- Best Lawyers in America® 2024 “Ones to Watch” (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)
- Best Lawyers in America® 2023 “Ones to Watch” (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)
- Best Lawyers in America® 2022 “Ones to Watch” (Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs)
- National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star, 2020 - 2022
Office location for Winston S. Kirby
3201 Glenwood Avenue
Ste 100
Raleigh, NC 27612
Phone: 919-780-5400
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2020 - 2026