Ryan D. Bolick

Ryan Bolick is a partner in both the firm's Employment/Public Entity Practice Group and the Professional Malpractice Defense Group in the Charlotte office. Serving as lead counsel, Ryan has litigated numerous cases to favorable jury verdicts in Western North Carolina. His experience includes the defense of North Carolina public entities and public officials against a myriad of claims ranging from constitutional challenges of ordinances to claims for wrongful termination and other statutory and common law torts. Ryan defends employers in federal and state litigation against claims of wrongful termination, retaliation, and alleged violations of Title VII, ADA, ADEA and REDA. He also has been successful in obtaining favorable results for clients in administrative hearings before the Equal Employment Security Commission and the Department of Labor. In addition, Ryan has substantial experience in presenting oral arguments before the North Carolina Court of Appeals. Ryan also defends attorneys, real estate professionals, and dentists against claims of professional negligence. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Ryan D. Bolick included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated Other Sources of Feedback About Ryan D. Bolick Included on the 2026North Carolina Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• "The Erosion of the Public Duty Doctrine in North Carolina", Zurich NA, Seminar Presentation, 2002
• Presented “Oops! Now What? Managing Claims Repair and Protecting a Client’s Reputation” at the Defense Research Institute (DRI) Professional Liability Conference in New York City on December 5, 2019
• Presented “Put into Practice: Risk Management Tips for Attorneys” at the Lawyers’ Mutual Insurance Company’s Annual Roadshow in Clemmons (October 29, 2019), Asheville (October 30, 2019), Greensboro (October 31, 2019), and Concord (November 22, 2019)
• Presented “Changing Interpretation of the ‘Legitimate Non-Discriminatory Reasons’ for Termination in Employment Law” at the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys Fall Conference in Greensboro on October 4, 2019
• Presented “Human Resources Law: What You Need to Know Now (Discrimination & Harassment)” on behalf of National Business Institute in Charlotte on September 24, 2019
• Presented “Shifting Landscapes: Adapting Your Firm To Emerging Threats” on behalf of E&O carrier CNA to attorney insureds in Charlotte on August 27, 2019
• Presentation for CEU Institute 8/2017: “Ahead of the Curve: Ethical Risk Management for Lawyers”
• Presentation for Counsel on Litigation Management entitled “Introduction to Legal Malpractice,” June 8, Charlotte, NC
• Bar Grievance? Malpractice Claim? 8 Actions to Help Weather the Storm, March 24, 2015, LinkedIn
• What Professionals Can Learn from National Championship Coaches’ Post-Game Comments, April 16, 2015, LinkedIn
• Presentation for CEU Institute 8/2015: “Competitive Edge: Law Practice Risk Management/Conflict of Interest”
• “Civil Conspiracy: Lawyers’ Vicarious Liability for Clients’ Torts,” January 2011, For The Defense
• “Consequences of Employees Use of Social Networking Sites that Every Employer Should Consider” – Catawba Valley SHRM and City of Newton, 2009
• “Revisions to the Americans with Disabilities Act effective January 1, 2009,” North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys Employment Law Seminar, 2009
• “North Carolina Retaliatory Discharge Act,” Risk and Insurance Management Society seminar presentation, 2008

• American Cancer Society, Charlotte Rescue Mission, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, and Sloan Kettering Cancer Research Center, Supporter
• Mecklenburg County Bar Grievance Committee, Chair (2018 - 2021)
• Council on Litigation Management, Professional Liability Committee, Member
• Professional Liability Underwriters Society (PLUS), Professional Liability Committee Member
• Harmonie Group, Employment Law Committee Member
• Davidson United Methodist Church, Member

• North Carolina, 1999
• U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina
• U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina
• U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina
• Specialties and Certifications
• NC Dispute Resolution Commission Certified Mediator

• North Carolina Bar Association (Member)
• NCADA, Member
• Defense Research Institute (Member)
• Young Lawyers Division of North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (Member)