After 49 years as a practicing attorney in good standing in Wake County, North Carolina, Mr. Jernigan decided to finally retire and close his law firm. He is on retired status and no longer practicing law.

Prior to this announcement he had been awarded the Thurgood Marshall Award by the North Carolina Advocates for Justice at their convention in June 2025 in Charlotte. This award is not given every year. It was established “to recognize extraordinary and selfless service to the people of North Carolina in keeping with the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall.”
He is now devoting most of his free time to a statewide, nonpartisan voter registration and engagement organization, the

North Carolina Voter Project

If you need help with a workers’ compensation claim, we suggest you contact Lennon, Camak and Bertics at 919–856–9000, or any other lawyer of your choice. For other areas of practice contact the North Carolina State Bar and its directory of legal specialists at 919-828-4620. If you need to contact Mr. Jernigan, he can be reached at ltjernigan@gmail.com ( although be patient- he has retired!).

Former NC Workers’ Compensation & Civil Litigation Attorney

Founded in 1988, the Jernigan Law Firm was highly regarded n North Carolina and represented injured workers (teachers, firefighters, professional athletes, construction workers, plant employees, nurses, law enforcement officers, truck drivers, and executives) all across the state.

Mr. Jernigan wrote the book: North Carolina Workers’ Compensation: Law and Practice, with Forms now in its Fifth Edition.

Since 1996, Mr. Jernigan has represented injured professional athletes in the National Football League (NFL), the National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA), and the Professional Hockey Players Association (PHPA).

About Our Law Firm

The Jernigan Law Firm is your source for personal injury attorney in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding areas. The professional and courteous personal injury lawyer at Jernigan Law Firm provide sound legal advice and represent clients involved in:

Civil Litigation
Workers’ Compensation
Personal Injury
Auto Accidents
And Other Civil Cases Involving Injury in Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Apex, Chapel Hill, and Other Areas in North Carolina.

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Recent Blog Posts

North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Insurance Premiums Decrease by 17.2% on Average

Today's post comes from Kristina Thompson at the Jernigan Law Firm. North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Insurance Premiums Decrease by 17.2% on Average Last year (2018) the North Carolina Rate [...]

Book Review: Irresistible – The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked by Adam Alder (320 pages, Penguin Books, 2018)

Today's post comes from Leonard T. Jernigan, Jr. at the Jernigan Law Firm. Book Review: Irresistible - The Rise of Addictive Technology and the Business of Keeping Us Hooked [...]

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Based on 19 reviews

Henry M. Lancaster II

Competent and experienced.

Jim Williams

Excellent counsel from an experienced practitioner- highly recommend.

Brian Hamilton

Response time was quick, representation effective.

Tori S.

Len and his team are the best. They take great care of their clients and will make the process extremely easy every step of the way. They don’t have all of these amazing reviews for no reason. Highly recommend!!

George Merrill

Best form in the Triangle!! Great staff. The entire team cares about the clients. Highly recommend!!!

Nancy Stokes

The attorneys and staff at Jernigan Law are dedicated, kind and of the highest quality! I am grateful for their hard work on my behalf.

Christopher Dudley

Leonard restored my faith in lawyers. He took great interest in getting my mother the benefits she deserved. In the process he became a friend to my entire family.

Wiley Nickel

Hannah Goodson

Any time an attorney is needed it is likely a difficult time in a person's life. The professionals at Jernigan Law Firm excel at treating individuals as people, not just as clients. I have the utmost respect for Mr. Jernigan and would highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for an employment/workers compensation attorney. Communication is prompt, service is of the highest quality, and compassion is never lacking.

Michael Lewis

Awesome Staff!! This law firm is exactly what u expect...great people who have a heart to help others!

Mission Statement

This law firm is dedicated to helping clients achieve a just and fair resolution of their legal problem, by holding ourselves to the highest ethical and professional standards. We will be diligent and reliable. We will be honest, compassionate and tolerant. Integrity will be our guiding star. We will work as a team for the benefit of our clients and will exhibit consideration and respect for the well being of all persons. We are also committed to making contributions to our society and profession, and through continuing legal education and study we will maintain our knowledge of the law.

At the same time we are also dedicated to providing a stable economic and pleasant environment for all employees. We will keep ourselves mentally and physically healthy, maintain a sense of humor, and develop our unique gifts and creative talents.

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Author

Mr. Jernigan is the author of North Carolina Workers’ Compensation: Law and Practice, with Forms (published by Thomson Reuters®). The text is now in its Fifth Edition and is supplemented annually. This overview of North Carolina workers’ compensation law provides a useful resource for practitioners seeking current coverage of North Carolina’s complex Workers’ Compensation jurisprudence. For further information call (800)328-4880.

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