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Robert J. "Bob" King III

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2007.
Renaissance Plaza, Suite 2000, 230 North Elm Street, P.O. Box 26000 Greensboro, North Carolina 27420
(336) 373-8850
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rking@brookspierce.com
Firm: Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
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Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (336) 373-8850

For over twenty years, Bob has practiced a mixture of litigation and environmental law.  Bob's litigation practice includes numerous trials in federal and state court, including matters handled in North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, Louisiana, Texas, Ohio, Florida, Illinois, Delaware and Tennessee.  The subject matter of Bob's cases has ranged from toxic tort to shareholders' disputes to wrongful death.

Among Bob’s more notable appellate cases are Curl v. American Multimedia (N. C. App.) and Shavitz v. City of High Point (N. C. App.).  In Curl, Bob represented defendants facing multiple toxic tort and groundwater contamination claims.  His clients’ success stands as the leading toxic tort decision under North Carolina law.  In Shavitz, Bob represented the Guilford County Board of Education in a dispute as to whether local school systems are entitled to the proceeds of fines imposed under “red light camera” laws and ordinances.  The victory for the Board of Education resulted in millions of dollars in recoveries for school systems state-wide.

Bob’s recent successes have included a jury verdict of $6,300,000 against the North Carolina Department of Transportation, a jury verdict for a furniture retailer for wrongful termination of a distributorship agreement, and successful settlement of claims against two clients who had been sued relating to the Duke Lacrosse controversy.

Bob also has extensive experience representing parties in shareholders’ disputes.  Recent decisions include a complete victory (including an award of attorneys' fees) in Texas State Court relating to ownership of a 45% interest in the defendant corporation, as well as a sweeping preliminary injunction against officers and directors who were accused of corporate malfeasance.

Bob has represented a number of plaintiffs in high-profile wrongful death actions.

Bob also has extensive experience in the field of environmental law, with years of work involving CERCLA/Superfund, UST, Clean Air Act, asbestos, RCRA, and toxic torts.  Bob has worked on environmental matters across the country, including North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky, California, Florida, Arkansas, and Ohio.  Unlike most practitioners in the environmental field, Bob has considerable experience litigating environmental matters, including in State Court, Federal Court, and in administrative proceedings.

Bob has been married to Julie Davis since 1987. Their son, Rhyne, is a senior at Duke University. Their daughter, Grace, is a freshman Laurels Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Asheville.

News

  • Brooks Pierce Attorneys Successfully Advocate for Public Schools
  • North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Reports on Recent $2.6 Million Verdict for Brooks Pierce Client
  • Brooks Pierce Files Potential Class Action Suit Regarding the Constitutionality of the Doctrine of Necessaries
  • Brooks Pierce Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Syngenta on Behalf of North Carolina Farmers
  • Brooks Pierce Attorneys Represent School Boards in Key Cases
  • Court of Appeals Affirms Client's Holdings in Texas Company
  • Bob King Inducted as Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers

Seminars & Speaking Engagements

  • Greensboro Lawyers and the Rights of State Citizenship
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Commercial Litigation
Environmental Law
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for Robert J. King III
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Environmental Law, Triad (2023)
  • Fellow, American College of Trial Lawyers
  • Fellow, American Bar Association
  • Recognized by his peers for inclusion in Business North Carolina’s "Legal Elite" in Environmental Law (2006-2008, 2013-2014) and Litigation (2012-2014)
  • Recognized in Super Lawyers Business Edition for Environmental Law (2015)
  • Recognized as a "Litigation Star" by Benchmark Litigation for General Commercial (2019-2021), Appellate and Environmental (2020-2021)
  • Recognized in North Carolina Super Lawyers in Environmental Law (2008-2021)
  • Recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for Environmental Law (2007-2021)
Education
Wake Forest University, J.D.
Graduated 1988
University of North Carolina - Charlotte, BA
Graduated 1984
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (336) 373-8850
rking@brookspierce.com
Renaissance Plaza, Suite 2000, 230 North Elm Street, P.O. Box 26000
Greensboro, North Carolina 27420
Greensboro, North Carolina 27420
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