William W. Pollock has become a member of the Ragsdale Liggett law firm as Partner in the litigation department. Bill previously practiced with Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog in Raleigh and started his career with Kirkpatrick & Lockhart in Washington, D.C. Mr. Pollock's practice of twenty three years is concentrated in construction law, products liability, environmental and toxic torts, trucking and transportation and other complex litigation.

"We are pleased to have Bill join our firm," says David Liggett, Managing Partner. "His accomplishments have enabled him to attain an impressive degree of professional success and his experience fits well with our litigation practice at Ragsdale Liggett. Bill's expertise make him a valuable asset to our team."

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About Bill Pollock:

A Partner at Ragsdale Liggett, William W. Pollock practices in the litigation department. During his career, he has represented general contractors, developers, architects, engineers, product manufacturers, trucking companies and insurance and surety companies. As lead counsel, Bill has tried over 30 cases before a jury with favorable results in over 90% of these cases. He has handled matters in North Carolina Superior Courts and Federal District Courts as well as before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Pollock is the current membership chair and past president of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys and was accepted by invitation of the National Association of Home Builders to represent North Carolina on the NAHB's Construction Law Attorney Forum. Bill was selected to the North Carolina Legal Elite by Business North Carolina magazine which honors attorneys chosen by their peers as "best in their fields." Less than 3% of the state's lawyers make this list. He is the recipient of the esteemed Martindale Hubbell AV rating.

Bill graduated from Wake Forest University and earned his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina in 1987. He resides in Raleigh with his wife Maggie and their children Alex and Anne.