John is a senior litigator with more than 30 years of trial experience. His practice is focused on civil litigation and insurance defense, particularly construction, transportation and premises and product liability. He has tried over 75 jury trials to verdict over his career.

John defends architects, engineers and other design professionals against professional negligence claims. His transportation law practice is concentrated on the defense of trucking companies. John prides himself on being a lawyer who practices ethically and responsibly, with a relentless focus on what is best for his clients.

Areas of Focus

Business Litigation
Construction Litigation
Insurance Litigation
Product Liability Litigation
Professional Liability Litigation
Trucking & Transportation Litigation

“I want my clients to feel that their cases are being given the time, attention and respect they rightfully deserve.”

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Education & Admissions

Education
Campbell University School of Law – JD 1992
NC State University – BA 1988

Admissions
North Carolina 1992
Georgia 2017
US District Courts for Eastern, Middle and Western Districts Courts of North Carolina
Georgia State Courts
Supreme Court of the United States

Professional Affiliations

North Carolina State University Foundation

Board of Directors 2024-28

Campbell Law School

Board of Visitors

American Bar Association

North Carolina Bar Association

Wake County Bar Association

Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)

Transportation Committee

Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC)

Vice Chair Transportation Section; SE Regional Vice Chair; Admissions Committee; former State Representative

International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC)

Member-by-invitation-only

North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (NCADA)

Board of Directors 2025-28

North Carolina Trucking Association

Trucking Insurance Defense Association (TIDA)

Trucking Defense Advocacy Council

Defense Research Institute (DRI)

Trucking Law Section, Marketing Chair, Social Media Vice Chair, NFJE Liaison Committee

Speaking & Publications

Mr. Nunnally is a seasoned speaker to the construction and trucking industries. He routinely lectures to multiple national, regional, and local industries on legal matters including the Defense Research Institute (DRI), Claims Litigation Management (CLM), American Council of Engineering Companies, the American Institute of Architects, NC Trucking Association, and numerous annual conferences. He frequently presents in podcasts produced by DRI, Courtroom Sciences, Inc. (CSI), International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) and Federal Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). He is a contributing author in publications of these legal associations as well. His topics have included emerging legal trends and issues related to Risk Management, Professional Liability, Indemnity, Standard of Care, and Claims. Additionally, he frequently leads continuing education seminars for the insurance industry.

Community

Kiwanis Club of Raleigh
Member since 2000
2013 President and Board of Directors

Honors & Awards

AV Preeminent® Peer Rating
Martindale-Hubbell®

Best Lawyers in America®
Lawyer of the Year 2020 in Construction Litigation – Raleigh Metro;
Listed in Construction Law, Construction Litigation and Commercial Litigation since 2013 and Transportation Law 2025


For methodology see www.martindale.com
For methodology see www.bestlawyers.com

Super Lawyers
NC editions in Construction Litigation 2015-present

Legal Elite
Business North Carolina magazine
Construction Law 2015-16, 2019-23, 2025-26 editions

Kiwanis Club of Raleigh
Walter Zeller, C.A. Dillon, Jr. and Carl B. Hyatt
Fellowship Awards

For methodology seewww.superlawyers.com
For methodology see www.businessnc.com