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David Gantt
Biography
David Gantt is an Asheville-based Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Legal Specialist serving western North Carolina. In addition to work comp, David practices in the areas of Social Security Disability, Personal Injury, and Wrongful Death law.
He holds a BA in Economics from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1978, and earned his Juris Doctor from Campbell University Law School in 1981. David was admitted to the bar for North Carolina and U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina in 1981. In 1984, he was admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, and U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina. Since 1985, he has been admitted to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Active in the legal community, David holds membership to the 28th Judicial Bar, North Carolina, and America Bar Associations. He has served as a sustaining patron and in the President’s Club for North Carolina Advocates for Justice. David is also a member of the National Association of Social Security Disability Claimant’s Representatives, and NC Bar Association General Practice Hall of Fame.
In addition to his legal involvement, David strives to consistently take part in his local community. He currently holds board membership with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee; life membership to NAACP; Governor Appointments to Employment Security Commission (2008) and Mountain Resources Commission (2010); March of Dimes Babies Walk (Chairman, 2012). David was elected to the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners in 10 elections since 1996. In 2016, he retired from politics after 20 years in office.
Practice Areas
Social Security Disability
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Managing Partner David Gantt Law Office
Year: 1982 - Current
Description:
Professional Associations
NC Advocates for Justice President's Club (1981 - Current)
President’s Club- North Carolina Advocates for Justice Member (1981 - Current)
28th Judicial District Member (1981 - Current)
North Carolina State Bar Member (1981 - Current)
North Carolina and American Bar Associations Member (1982 - Current)
National Association of Social Security Disability Claimant's Representatives Sustaining Patron (1985 - Current)
Publications
“Woodson Worker’s Compensation Case” North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyer Magazine (January, 1996)
Awards
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Stepp Labor Leader Award
WNC Central Labor Council 2012.0
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Best Law Firm
Best Lawyers in America 2020.0
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Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers in America 2019.0
Note: Asheville Workers' Compensation
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Super Lawyer
North Carolina Super Lawyer 2019.0
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Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in NC
American Society of Legal Advocates 2013.0
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Best Law Firm
US News/Best Lawyers in America 2019.0
Note: Asheville - Workers' Compensation
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Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers in America 2018.0
Note: Asheville - Workers' Compensation Section
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Super Lawyer
North Carolina Super Lawyers 2018.0
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Best Law Firm
US News/Best Lawyers in America 2018.0
Note: Asheville Workers' Compensation
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Best Law Firms
Best Lawyers in America 2018.0
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MLK Humanitarian Award
MLK Association of Asheville & Buncombe County 2017.0
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Lifetime Legacy Award
NC Conservation Easement Committee 2017.0
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Legacy Award
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy 2017.0
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Lawyer of the Year, Workers’ Compensation; Asheville
Best Lawyers in America 2017.0
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Super Lawyer
North Carolina Super Lawyers 2017.0
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Best Law Firm
US News/Best Lawyers in America 2017.0
Note: Asheville Workers' Compensation
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NC General Practice Hall of Fame
NC Bar Association 2017.0
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Greenway Hero
Friends of Connect Buncombe 2016.0
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Minnie Jones Social Justice Award
Western North Carolina Community Health Services 2016.0
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Champion of Buncombe County Animals
Asheville Humane Society 2016.0
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Outstanding Elected Official
American Planning Association- NC Chapter 2016.0
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Liston Ramsey Award
WNC 11th Congressional District Democrat of Year 2016.0
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Super Lawyer
North Carolina Super Lawyer 2020.0
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Best Lawyer
US News/Best Lawyers in America 2020.0
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Super Lawyer
North Carolina Super Lawyers 2021.0
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Best Lawyers, Workers' Compensation Claimants Section
Best Lawyers in America 2021.0
Note: David Gantt has been included in the 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America© in the Workers’ Compensation - Claimants section. This is David’s seventh consecutive year named to the list.
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Citizen Lawyer Award
North Carolina State Bar Association 2007.0
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Super Lawyer
North Carolina Super Lawyers 2009.0
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Top 100 Lawyers in NC
American Trial Lawyers Association 2009.0
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Super Lawyer
North Carolina Super Lawyers 2010.0
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Leadership Award
Sierra Club 2010.0
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Top 100 Lawyers in NC
American Trial Lawyers Association 2010.0
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Environmental Excellence Award
Asheville Greenworks 2011.0
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Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in NC
American Society of Legal Advocates 2014.0
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Environmental Political Leadership Award
Sierra Club 2016.0
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WNC Elected Official of the Year
Mountain True 2015.0
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell 2014.0
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Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers in America 2015.0
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National Advocates Top 100 Lawyer
National Advocates 2015.0
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National Trial Lawyers Top 100
National Trial Lawyers 2015.0
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Best Law Firm
US News/Best Lawyers in America 2016.0
Note: Asheville - Workers' Compensation
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Marvin Collins Outstanding Planning Award for Distinguished Leadership by an Elected Official
American Planning Association NC 2016.0
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Best Lawyer
Best Lawyers in America 2016.0
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Best Lawyers, Workers' Compensation Claimants Section
Best Lawyers in America 2023.0
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Best Lawyers, Workers' Compensation Claimants Section
Best Lawyers in America 2022.0
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Super Lawyer
North Carolina Super Lawyers 2022.0
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Martindale Hubbell Client Distinction Award
Martindale Hubbell 2015.0
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Leaders in the Law
Elon University and NC Lawyers Weekly 2016.0
Education
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill B.A. | Economics
Year: 1978
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Campbell Law School J.D. (1981) | Law
Year: 1981
Speaking Engagements
Trying the Automobile Injury Case in North Carolina, National Business Institute
Trying the Automobile Injury Case in North Carolina, National Business Institute
Certifications
- Board Certified Specialist in Worker’ Compensation Law: Board of Legal Specialization
Websites
https://davidgantt.com/
David Gantt Law Office Website
https://davidgantt.com/areas-of-practice/social-security-disability/disability-evaluation/
Free Online Disability Evaluation
82 Church St, Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 254-4539