Poyner Spruill LLP is pleased to announce that attorney David Long has been inducted into the North Carolina Bar Association’s Legal Practice Hall of Fame, recognizing a career defined by leadership, professional excellence, and sustained service to clients, colleagues, and the legal profession.
Known for his practical counsel, leadership, and dedication to service, Long has earned the respect of clients, colleagues, and peers across North Carolina. In addition to his legal practice, he has played an important role in mentoring younger attorneys and contributing to the continued success and growth of the firm. His longstanding commitment to excellence has left a lasting impact on Poyner Spruill, its clients, and the broader legal community.
For more than 55 years, Long has served Poyner Spruill, its clients, and the legal profession through a wide-ranging trial and appellate practice. He has represented elected officials, lawyers, judges, professionals, executives, business owners, and businesses ranging from publicly traded companies to single-member LLCs. His criminal defense work has resulted in acquittals, favorable sentencing outcomes following pleas, and matters concluding without charges. His civil practice includes False Claims Act, antitrust, condemnation, and will contest matters. Long has appeared in all three federal district courts in North Carolina, federal courts in several other states, and before the First, Fourth, and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeals.
“David has had a tremendous impact on our firm, our clients, and the legal profession throughout his remarkable career,” said Chad Essick, Managing Partner of Poyner Spruill. “For more than five decades, he has exemplified professionalism, integrity, and a deep commitment to client service. We are proud to see him receive this well-deserved recognition.”
Poyner Spruill congratulates David Long on this well-deserved recognition and celebrates his more than 55 years of leadership, service, and commitment to the legal profession.
