Civil Litigation

The Dowling firm attorneys are former federal and state law clerks with extensive first-chair trial court experience. In addition to their unique insight into the rules, procedures, and customs of the courts of North Carolina, the firm’s attorneys have experience in a broad range of civil litigation matters.

Camp Lejeune Justice Act Claims

Mike Dowling was appointed by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina to serve as Plaintiffs’ Co-Lead Counsel in the Camp Lejeune Justice Act water litigation. The Dowling firm has been at the forefront of achieving justice for Marines, their families, and others who were injured by contaminated water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The firm has the experience and commitment to get those injured by the water at Camp Lejeune the justice they deserve.

Utilities Regulation and Advocacy

The Dowling firm’s advocacy includes representing businesses in the water, power, and renewable energy industries. We advise both utilities and consumers on relevant state and federal utility regulations. Our attorneys have frequently appeared before the North Carolina Utilities Commission, including representing clients in rate cases, transfers of ownership, and other regulatory proceedings.

State and Local Government

Our attorneys operate within the various spheres of state and local government. We have counseled and represented governments officials on a variety of issues; and we have also sued state and local governments on behalf of our private corporations and citizens.

Political Engagement

The Dowling firm helps corporate and individual clients confidently express their political voice by ensuring that their political conduct complies with the law. We advise clients on how to form entities that will be politically active and help craft company policies on political and lobbying practices. Our attorneys have represented clients before the Board of Elections and the Ethics Commission in regulatory proceedings and confidential investigations.

Constitutional Litigation

The Dowling firm helps clients navigate the First Amendment and other constitutional rights within the public sphere. Our attorneys have repeatedly sued the government on behalf of clients whose constitutional rights have been infringed.