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Amy Wooten

Amy Wooten

USA 2026

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Ward and Smith PA
 Ward and Smith PA

Ranked in 1 practice area

Insurance

North Carolina

3 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Insurance Counseling and Recovery

Professional Licensing

Community Associations

Hemp and Cannabis Law

Natural Disaster and Recovery

Career

Amy is a seasoned litigator with a keen understanding of the challenges faced by businesses and individuals. Her primary focus lies in navigating complex commercial disputes, ensuring fair treatment for clients entangled in fiduciary duty or unfair trade practice claims. She is also a champion for community associations, adept at resolving their legal matters.

Beyond litigation, Amy's expertise extends to the realm of insurance. She fiercely represents policyholders in a broad range of first- and third-party coverage litigation with their insurance carriers. That experience includes litigating coverage disputes pertaining to commercial property insurance, directors and officers ("D&O") insurance, errors and omissions ("E&O") insurance, disability insurance, and commercial general liability ("CGL") insurance. Her leadership as co-chair of the firm's Insurance Counseling and Recovery Practice Group reflects her extensive experience in this domain.

Amy's passion for the law extends beyond the courtroom. She thrives on providing preventative legal guidance. This is particularly evident in her dedication to defending licensed professionals before North Carolina's professional and occupational licensing boards. Additionally, she serves as a trusted advisor for community associations, offering comprehensive legal counsel. Notably, Amy consistently consults with policyholders, ensuring they understand and obtain the insurance coverage they deserve.

In essence, Amy is a multifaceted legal advocate. She tackles complex litigation head-on while offering strategic guidance to prevent future issues. Her unwavering commitment to her clients' well-being shines through in every aspect of her practice, making her a valuable asset in the legal landscape.

Education

Wake Forest University School of Law

Juris Doctor

2009

Wake Forest University

Bachelor of Art

2006

Awards

Commercial Disputes, Band 2

Legal 500 US City Elite

2026

Best Lawyers

The Best Lawyers in America®

2026

Future Star

Benchmark Litigation

2026

Insurance, Band 1

Chambers USA

2025

Best Lawyers

The Best Lawyers in America®

2025

Insurance, Band 1

Chambers USA

2024

40 & Under List

Benchmark Litigation

2023

40 & Under List

Benchmark Litigation

2022

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Insurance - North Carolina

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Amy Wooten is an experienced litigator noted for her expertise representing policyholders in first and third-party coverage litigation. She co-chairs the insurance counseling and recovery practice group at Ward and Smith PA.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Amy is a really skilled lawyer. I am always very impressed by her work, she gets good results.

    InsuranceChambers Guide to the USA

  • Amy is always exceedingly well-prepared and thinking one step ahead. She is commercially aware, keeps up to speed with market trends and really understands our business needs.

    InsuranceChambers Guide to the USA

  • Amy is a well-regarded insurance coverage lawyer.

    InsuranceChambers Guide to the USA

  • Amy is a really smart coverage lawyer.

    InsuranceChambers Guide to the USA

  • I have a lot of respect for Amy's practice and knowledge of North Carolina law.

    InsuranceChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Ward and Smith PA (11)

North Carolina

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