William W. Pollock
Partner
A trial lawyer, Bill’s practice of over thirty-five years is concentrated in construction law, product liability, environmental, trucking, and other complex business litigation. Bill is certified as a Superior Court Mediator by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission and is available to conduct mediations in all federal and state courts in North Carolina. He has mediated and arbitrated cases in all areas of civil litigation throughout his career.
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His clients include general contractors, subcontractors, product manufacturers, trucking companies, business owners, and insurance and surety companies. Having tried more than 60 cases before a jury and 30 oral arguments before appellate courts, Bill has achieved significant results for his clients including a precedent setting case from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. His reputation of always being a fair and respectful advocate and a keen litigation strategist is evidenced by consistently earning top lawyer ratings by his clients and peers.
When he is not at work, Bill spends his personal time searching for bottles of wine and bourbon to add to his collection, planning the next travel destination for trips with his wife and family, or trying (without much luck) to locate golf balls lost in the rough.
Experience Highlights
(Every case is different and depends on its own unique facts. Results may vary.)
Obtained a $4.5 million award for highway contractor in trial against State Department of Transportation on bridge project contract claim for project time and cost overruns and a $6.5 million award for project design and delay claims on a highway project.
Lead defense counsel in a six week environmental trial in which 75 plaintiffs sought $225 million for injuries arising from contaminated water from a private water system. The trial resulted in a complete defense verdict.
Obtained a defense verdict in favor of general contractor in week-long federal jury trial over alleged copyright infringement and reverse passing off of building plans brought by a competing contractor.
Obtained substantial verdicts in jury trials and arbitrations for general contractors against developers and owners for unpaid contract monies, including projects for construction of shopping centers, office complexes and commercial buildings.
Lead counsel for a builder obtaining complete defense verdict on statue of repose, affirmed by the North Carolina Supreme Court.
“Bill Pollock is as good as they come in construction defense attorneys in the state of North Carolina. He is the person I turn to first when faced with a difficult case. Bill delivers excellent results every time.”
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More About Bill
Education & Admissions
Education
University of South Carolina – JD 1987
Articles Editor, SC Law Review;
Order of the Coif; Moot Court Bar;
Order of the Wig and Robe
Wake Forest University – BA 1984
Admissions
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
District of Columbia
US District Courts for Eastern, Middle, Western Districts of North Carolina and District of Columbia
US Circuit Courts of Appeals – 3rd, 4th and DC Circuits
United States Court of Federal Claims
Supreme Court of the United States
North Carolina Federal and State Courts –
Certified Superior Court Mediator by North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission
Professional Affiliations
American Board of Trial Advocates
Trial Attorneys of America
Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
Litigation Counsel of America
- Member, Trial Law Institute
- Member, Diversity Law Institute
- Barrister, Order of Juris
- Advocate, Order of Certus
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
- Construction Law Committee
North Carolina Bar Association
- Litigation Section
- Construction Law Section
North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
- Practice Group Chair
- Past Board of Directors
North Carolina Legal Education Assistance Foundation
Board of Directors and Treasurer
Wake County Bar Association
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission
Certified Superior Court Mediator, North Carolina State and Federal Courts
Speaking & Publications
Bill is the editor of the Construction Law Guide and the Claims Handling Guide, both published by the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), and author of Construction Law Client Strategies: Efficiently Assessing and Addressing Risks (Aspatore Books 2007).
Mr. Pollock speaks regularly to audiences concerning construction, environmental and insurance law issues and has conducted dozens of presentations and seminars. Most recently, Bill presented at the Trial Attorneys of America and CLM annual and regional conferences.
Honors & Awards
AV Preeminent® Peer Rated
Martindale-Hubbell®
Best Lawyers in America®
“Lawyer of the Year” 2016 Insurance Litigation -Raleigh Metro
Listed in Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Insurance Litigation and Product Liability Litigation – Defendants lists 2015-present
For methodology see www.martindale.com
For methodology see www.bestlawyers.com
Super Lawyers
Top 100 NC Lawyers lists 2016-2018; 2025
Top 25 Raleigh Lawyers lists 2018, 2019; 2025
NC lists in Construction Litigation 2015-present
Legal Elite
Business North Carolina magazine
2020, 2022-26 lists in Litigation and Construction
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
For methodology see www.superlawyers.com
For methodology see www.businessnc.com