Michael J. Byrne

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 Super Lawyers® Selectees Michael J. Byrne included in a Super Lawyers® list 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 2026North 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

• Partner

• 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

• State v. Bradley
• Citation: 179 N.C. App. 551, 634 S.E.2d 258
• Year: 2006
• Fox-Kirk v. Hannon
• Citation: 142 N.C. App. 267, 542 S.E.2d 346
• Year: 2001

• 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

• 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

• North Carolina Bar Association, Member, 1996 - Present
• Wake County Bar Association, Member, 1997 - Present