Bob Karney

Bob Karney has spent more than 50 years fighting for injured riders across the Carolinas, and helping bikers is where his heart has always been. Bob and his wife, Ginger, have built their life in the Carolinas, and there is no place he would rather live or ride. What started as a passion for motorcycles turned into a calling to represent the community he rides with.

Education and Bar Admissions

Bob earned his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1975. He was admitted to the North Carolina Bar that same year and is admitted to practice by all state courts in North Carolina, as well as the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of North Carolina.

Professional Associations and Recognition

Bob has built a career grounded in service to the legal community and dedication to trial work. His memberships and honors include the following:

• American Bar Association, member
• North Carolina Bar Association, member
• Mecklenburg County Bar Association, member
• US Federal Court 26th Judicial District, Eastern and Western Divisions, member
• American Association of Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association), member
• Top 100 Trial Lawyers, named by the American Trial Lawyers Association
• North Carolina Advocates for Justice, accepted to appear and try cases before this organization

Bob has also tried cases before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina and the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

Trust Karney | Clayton With Your Motorcycle Accident Claim

Bob knows what it feels like to throw a leg over a bike, and his goal is to handle every case in a way that gets clients back to that feeling as quickly as possible. He genuinely cares about the people he represents and understands the challenges bikers face, both on the road and in the courtroom. That personal investment, combined with more than 30 years of trial experience and recognition as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer, is what clients count on when they turn to Bob after a motorcycle accident.

If you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident, Bob Karney and the team at Karney | Clayton are ready to help you get back on the road. Contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation.