Determined to be recognized as one of the best, most creative and innovative litigation firms in the state, a group of twenty-seven attorneys founded the firm of Cranfill, Sumner & Hartzog, LLP in 1992. Since that time, the firm has more than tripled in size, growing steadily each year, and is consistently ranked in the list of the largest firms in the state of North Carolina. With offices in Raleigh, Charlotte, and Wilmington, its attorneys represent individuals and businesses of all types across the state.

The firm concentrates its practice in civil litigation for the defense, handling virtually all types of claims, including medical and professional negligence, products liability, construction law, police and municipal law, land condemnation, premises liability, commercial litigation, employment law and workers' compensation claims.

With its experienced litigators and support personnel utilizing the latest technology available to enhance effectiveness and efficiency, the firm provides representation that is designed to reach the desired results for its clients, and is able to do so in an efficient and reasonable manner.

The firm is proud to be recognized for its efforts and results in the legal community, and for its reputation in the community at large as providing a positive contribution in many other ways as well. We believe that Cranfill, Sumner and Hartzog, LLP is in fact one of the best, most creative and innovative litigation firms in the state today.

Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP Welcomes Benton Toups to Wilmington Office - U.S. Politics Today
Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP Welcomes Benton Toups to Wilmington OfficeU.S. Politics TodayCranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, a corporate and civil defense litigation firm, announces the arrival of Benton Toups as the latest partner in its Wilmington office. RALEIGH, NC, October 31, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, ...and more »

People in Business - Guthrie named Driver of the Month - StarNewsOnline.com
People in Business - Guthrie named Driver of the MonthStarNewsOnline.comWILMINGTON | Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP would like to congratulate partner, John Martin for once again being selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America?® 2012 edition. This is a significant honor as Best Lawyers has become ...