Donald C. Prentiss

Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland

Elizabeth City, NC

43+ Years Experience

Licensed in 1 State

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About Donald

Don’s practice focuses on helping individuals throughout the civil litigation process. With more than thirty years of experience in insurance defense litigation, Don is a skilled trial attorney with a vast knowledge of North Carolina motor vehicle, premise liability, and personal injury law. In addition to insurance defense, Don helps injured individuals recover damages for injuries suffered in accidents. He also litigates commercial and contract disputes, involving both individuals and businesses.

Licensed States

Education

B.A.

Wake Forest University

J.D.

Wake Forest University

Awards & Recognition

NCDRC Certified Superior Court Mediator

Martindale-Hubbell “AV” rating

North Carolina Citizen Lawyer Award Recipient

Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers

Professional Associations

North Carolina State BarUnited States District Court, Eastern District of North CarolinaUnited States District Court, Middle District of North CarolinaUnited States Court of Appeals for the Fourth CircuitFirst Judicial District BarNorth Carolina State Bar Disciplinary Hearing CommissionAmerican Bar AssociationNorth Carolina Association of Defense AttorneysDefense Research InstitutesNorth Carolina State Bar CouncilorDisciplinary Hearing CommissionLegal Services of N.C.Client Security FundChrist Episcopal ChurchAlbemarle Economic Development CommissionBB&T BankElizabeth City Area Chamber of CommerceElizabeth City Morning Rotary ClubFood Bank of the Albemarle