Lawyer Bio : Rachel E. Daly

Rachel E. Daly

Winston-Salem

Rachel Daly is an experienced litigator, having tried a number of cases as lead counsel. She has represented a wide range of clients in both state and federal courts and has successfully argued appeals in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Rachel’s current litigation practice includes products liability defense, construction defect coverage and litigation, and directors and officers liability coverage.

She began her legal practice defending public officials. For several years, she concentrated her practice on defending cities and counties and their law enforcement and rescue personnel. Rachel still devotes part of her time to this work, which she greatly enjoys.

Rachel was named one of Womble Carlyle’s "Pro Bono Champions" in 2008 for her extensive pro bono work.

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Professional Activities

Bar Associations: American Bar Association (Tort Trial & Insurance Practice, Construction Industry and Young Lawyers Division); North Carolina Bar Association; Forsyth County Bar Association; North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys.

Admitted to the bar 2001, North Carolina; 2009, Maryland. Admitted to practice before all North Carolina State Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina.

Education

B.A., American Studies, 1996, Mary Washington College, cum laude; J.D., 2001, Wake Forest University School of Law, cum laude; Order of the Coif; Order of the Barristers; Captain, National Trial Team; Law Review; James F. Hoge Scholarship; Dean’s List; Moot Court Board; CALI Excellence Awards; Student Solicitor, Honor Council; The Chief Justice Joseph Branch Inn of Court.

Prior Legal Experience

Summer Associate, Turner Enochs & Lloyd, Greensboro, NC, 2000; Summer Associate, Womble, Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC, Winston-Salem, NC, 2000; Summer Associate, Blanco Tackabery Combs & Matamoros, Winston-Salem, NC, 1999.

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Honors and Awards
The Constance McVey Youth Empowerment Support Services Award for Outstanding Commitment and Support of Youth in Forsyth County, 2005.

Areas of Proficiency

  • Products Liability
  • Construction Law and Construction Litigation
  • Insurance Coverage and Insurance Coverage Litigation
  • Public Official Defense

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