×
Go back to Martindale-Avvo ➔
Stephen Baynard
Pro

Stephen Baynard

4.9
34 reviews

105 Burke Avenue, Suite E, Wilmington, NC 28403

General Liability Defense, Premises Liability, Products Liability and 14 more

About Stephen Baynard

I have lived in Wrightsville Beach area since 1995 and have litigated 100's of Civil Superior Court cases to resolution all over the State . My family and I are lucky to call the Cape Fear region our home.President 5th Judicial District Bar 2005 & 6th Judicial District 2019; Commissioner for the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism 2008-11; Conference of Bar Presidents 2006-2012. NCADA Chair Construction section 2011; Chair General Liability 2007; Chair Young Lawyers Committee 2001. Member of North Carolina Board of Law Examiners 2023 to present. Grade the State Bar Exam and evaluate character and fitness of our State's prospective lawyers. North Carolina Certified Mediator for Superior Court.Phi Alpha Delta (Justice, 1993); Optimist Oratorical Competition (1979, silver; 1980, silver; 1981, gold); Student Bar Association (Vice-President 1993).

 

Stephen Baynard (Wilmington, North Carolina) View website

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Rated
This elite award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Stephen Baynard got this award in 2021

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Notable Rating

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Top Contributor

Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.

Avvo Client Choice

Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Reviews for Stephen

Have you consulted or hired this lawyer?

Leave a review about your experience with this lawyer.

Write a Review

Overall Rating
4.9
See All Reviews
34
Lawyers.com
Not yet reviewed
4.9
Martindale
34
Avvo
Not yet reviewed

Services

Areas of Law

  • Premises Liability
  • Products Liability
  • Construction Law
  • Insurance Defense
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Insurance
  • Torts 1
    • Negligence
  • Personal Injury
  • Toxic Torts
  • Other 6
    • General Liability Defense
    • Federal Civil Practice
    • Defense Litigation
    • Federal Civil Litigation
    • Trial Practice
    • Negligence Defense

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Free initial consultation
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
    Skype
    FaceTime
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Ennis, Baynard, Morton, Medlin & Brown, P.L.L.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Robinson v. Leach, 514 S.E.2d 567 (1999)
    350 N.C. 835, 539 S.E.2d 293, (1999)
    Moore v. Cincinnati Ins., 147 N.C.App. 761, 556 S.E.2d 682(2001)
    Wolfson v. Cox, 164 N.C.App. 601, 596 S.E.2d 473 (2004)
    Parker v. Willis, 606 S.E.2d 184, N.C. App., (2004)
    359 N.C. 411, 612 S.E.2d 322, N.C., (2005)
    Smith v. Murrell, 605, S.E.2d 742, (2004)
    Hailey v. Terminix Co. of North Carolina, Inc., 184 NC Apll 377 (2007), 646 S.E.2d 443 (2007)
    Moore v Rhodes 190 N.C.App. 822, 662 S.E.2d 36 (2008)
    Hewett v. Weisser, 364 N.C. 129, 695 S.E.2d 759 (2009)
    Kelly v Shoaf 718 SE2d 423 (2011)
    Spooner v Clemmons, 718 SE2d 423 (2011), review denied 722 SE2d 788 (2012) Graham v Jenkins, 772 S.E.2d 874 (2015)
    Thompson v Evergreen Baptist Church, 249 NC App 602 (2016), review denied 369 NC 198 (2017)
    Key Risk Insurance v Peck 252 NC App 127 (2017)
    Haarhius v Cheek, 372 NC 298 (2019)
  • Additional Links
    http://www.ebmlawfirm.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1993, North Carolina
    Memberships
    New Hanover County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations
    North Carolina State Bar
    North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (Chair, Young Lawyers' Committee, 2003-05
    Chair, General Liability Practice Group, 2007
    Chair, Construction Law Practice Group, 2011
    Board of Directors 2017-20)
    5th Judicial District Bar (President, 2005) 6th Judicial District Bar (2019)
    North Carolina Conference of Bar Presidents (Executive Committee, 2006-10
    Chair, 2009)
    Defense Research Institute
    Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (Member, 2007-2010, Judicial Response Committee, 2007-2012).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Campbell University School of Law
    Class of 1993
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
    Class of 1990
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    New Hanover County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations; North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (Chair, Young Lawyers' Committee, 2003-05; Chair, General Liability Practice Group, 2007; Chair, Construction Law Practice Group, 2011; Board of Directors 2017-20); 5th Judicial District Bar (President, 2005) 6th Judicial District Bar (2019); North Carolina Conference of Bar Presidents (Executive Committee, 2006-10; Chair, 2009); Defense Research Institute; Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism (Member, 2007-2010, Judicial Response Committee, 2007-2012) Member North Carolina Board of Law Examiners (2023 -)

Email Stephen Baynard

Case type is required.
A valid zip code is required.
A valid city is required.
State is required.
Country is required.
Outside the US or Canada?
Message is required.
0/1000 characters

Contact Information

First name is required.
Last name is required.
A valid email address is required.
A valid phone number is required.

By clicking the Submit button, you agree to the Terms of Use, Supplemental Terms and Privacy Policy. You also consent to be contacted at the phone number you provided, including by autodials, text messages and/or pre-recorded calls, from Lawyers.com and its affiliates and from or on behalf of attorneys you request or contact through this site. Consent is not a condition of purchase.

Thank you! Your message has been successfully sent.

For your records, a copy of this email has been sent to

Summary of Your Message
Case Type:
Zip Code or Postal Code:
City:
State:
Country:
Case Description:
Contact Information
First Name:
Last Name:
Email:
Phone Number:
Return to Profile

Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Stephen Baynard was admitted in 1993 to the State of North Carolina.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Stephen Baynard has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Ennis, Baynard, Morton, Medlin & Brown, P.L.L.C. has 5 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Stephen Baynard attended Campbell University School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Ennis, Baynard, Morton, Medlin & Brown, P.L.L.C. was established in 1999.

Attorney information displayed in this FAQ section is based upon information the lawyer has included on their profile, in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals.

These FAQs include information about a lawyer's background, but do not evaluate their knowledge of the law, past performance on individual cases, personality, or communication skills.

It is solely the responsibility of lawyers and law firms to ensure that any information they provide complies with all applicable laws and rules of professional conduct.

You should be aware that the information we rely upon may not be comprehensive, or frequently updated.

Always research the lawyer further to get a better understanding of their license credentials, disciplinary status, background, and experience.

Lawyers.com Client Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Client Review Ratings™ display reviews submitted by individuals who have either hired or consulted the lawyers or law firms.

The Client Review Rating score is determined through the aggregation of validated responses. People who submit reviews are either individuals who consulted with the lawyer/law firm or who hired the lawyer/law firm and want to share their experience of that lawyer or law firm with other potential clients. Reviewers can be anyone who consults or hires a lawyer including in-house counsel, corporate executives, small business owners, and private individuals.

Martindale-Hubbell validates that a reviewer is a person with a valid email address. As part of the review process, respondents must affirm that they have had an initial consultation, are currently a client or have been a client of the lawyer or law firm identified, although Martindale-Hubbell cannot confirm the lawyer/client relationship as it is often confidential. The content of the responses is entirely from reviewers.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome and Martindale-Hubbell accepts no responsibility for the content or accuracy of any review. For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Client Review Ratings, please visit our Client Review Page

Martindale Peer Reviews

Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ are the gold standard in attorney ratings, and have been for more than a century. These ratings indicate attorneys who are widely respected by their peers for their ethical standards and legal expertise in a specific area of practice.

The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings process is the gold standard due to its objectivity and comprehensiveness. Lawyers solicited for peer reviews include both those selected by the attorney being reviewed and lawyers independently selected by Martindale-Hubbell. All reviewers are verified as attorneys through Martindale-Hubbell’s extensive attorney database. Only attorneys practicing at least three years and receiving a sufficient number of reviews from non-affiliated attorneys are eligible to receive a Rating.

What are the different Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings?*

• AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

• Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

• Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Lawyers who have received peer reviews after 2009 will display more detailed information, including practice areas, summary ratings, detailed numeric ratings and written feedback (if available). Details for individual reviews received before 2009 are not displayed.

Attorneys that receive reviews from their peers, but not a sufficient number to establish a Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, will have those reviews display on our websites.

For more information on Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings™, please visit our Ratings Page on Martindale.com and our Frequently Asked Questions