Michael J. Byrne - Raleigh, NC
Attorney at Gaskins Hancock Tuttle Hash LLP
Business and Commercial Law and Litigation Lawyers in Raleigh, NC
The Historic Briggs Hardware Building 220 Fayetteville Street Suite 300 Raleigh, NC 27601
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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30
Years
Experience
Raleigh Business and Commercial Law and Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business and Commercial Law and Litigation
- Contract Disputes
Litigation: 90%
Attorney Information
Overview
Michael is a seasoned litigation attorney and advisor who has practiced business and commercial law for over 20 years. His clients range from individuals, to small businesses, to large institutions and corporations.
Michael believes that all good advice and advocacy begins with taking the time to talk with and truly listen to the client, to understand the client and the matters at issue, and to provide advice, counsel, and a plan of action that is customized for each client and each case.
Michael has built his career around achieving his clients' goals in the most effective and efficient way, from negotiations outside of the courtroom to courtroom advocacy, bench and jury trials, arbitration, and appellate practice. In helping and advising his clients, he brings to the table a meticulous attention to detail, clear communication skills, and wide-ranging knowledge of the law.
His areas of practice include business and commercial law, contract and property disputes (including commercial leases), fraud and misrepresentation, unfair trade practices (including contract interference), wage disputes, management and shareholder issues, insurance disputes, and liens.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV rated, Martin-Hubbell, 4.9/5.0 Peer Rating, 2014 - 2023
- Graduate, Leadership Raleigh, 2012
- Business North Carolina’s Hall of Fame for Litigation, 2015 - 2023
- Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite, Winner, Litigation, 2014
- North Carolina SuperLawyers, 2017 - 2023
- American Crossword Puzzle Tournament, Trophied
Other Sources of Feedback About Michael J. Byrne
Included on the 2026 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2024 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2023 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2022 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2019 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2017 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of North Carolina School of Law,
Chapel Hill,
North Carolina, 1996
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: With Honors
Law Review: UNC Law Review, Articles Editor, 1995 - 1996
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University of North Carolina School of Law,
Chapel Hill,
North Carolina, 1996
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Non Legal Education
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University of Notre Dame, 1991
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Pre-Professional Studies (Pre-Medicine)
Major: English Literature
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University of Notre Dame, 1991
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- Byrne Law, PC, President and Founding Partner, 2013 - 2019
- Moore & Van Allen, PLLC, Counsel, 2000 - 2012
- Honorable John B. Lewis, Jr., North Carolina Court of Appeals, Judicial Clerk, 1997 - 1998
- Charlotte, Assistant Public Defender
Pro Bono Activities
- Pro bono representations include defending indigent clients in removal actions before the United States Immigration Court, and successfully prosecuting a client's claims for unpaid wages against a public school system
- United Way of the Greater Triangle
- Food Bank of Eastern North Carolina
- Interfaith Food Shuttle
- The Society of St. Andrew
- Notre Dame Club of Eastern North Carolina, Past President
Representative Cases
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State v. Bradley
- Citation: 179 N.C. App. 551, 634 S.E.2d 258
- Year: 2006
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Fox-Kirk v. Hannon
- Citation: 142 N.C. App. 267, 542 S.E.2d 346
- Year: 2001
Published Works
Articles
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Let Truth Be Their Devise: Hargett v Holland and the Professional Malpractice Statute of Repose, 73 N.C. L. Rev. 2209, 1996, Professional Malpractice
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 1996
- U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina, 1999
- U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina, 1999
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina, 1999
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Other Affiliations
- North Carolina Bar Association, Member, 1996 - Present
- Wake County Bar Association, Member, 1997 - Present
Contact
The Historic Briggs Hardware Building
220 Fayetteville Street
Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27601
Fax: 919-755-0009
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.eghlaw.com
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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