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Law Practice
- March 2026 – Present
Attorney, The Sumwalt Workers’ Compensation Group
Raleigh, North Carolina - September 2024-February 2026
Attorney, McAngus Goudelock & Courie
Raleigh, North Carolina - April 2023-August 2024
Full Commission Chief Administrative Officer/Lead Counsel
North Carolina Industrial Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina - August 2019-March 2023
Law Clerk/Lead Counsel/Trial Court Administrator
North Carolina Industrial Commission
Raleigh, North Carolina - January 2012-August 2019
Partner, Scudder Seguin PLLC
Raleigh, North Carolina - 2006-2012
Attorney, Scudder & Hedrick, PLLC
Raleigh, North Carolina
Education
- Campbell University
B.A., Government (summa cum laude) – 2003 - Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
Juris Doctor (cum laude) – 2006
Honors
- Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation by the North Carolina State Bar (2011-Present)
Licensure
- North Carolina (Admitted September 2006, good standing and active)
Publications & Presentations
- “Workers’ Compensation Law Update” Presented at the North Carolina Bar Association 2025 Annual Review (October 16, 2025)
- “Practical Tips on Remote Arguments at the Full Commission” Presented at NCAJ’s 30th Annual Workplace Torts and Workers’ Compensation Seminar (December 1, 2023)
- “Full Commission, Deputy Commissioner, and Dispute Resolution Updates and Insights” Presented at 28th Annual North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference (October 4-6, 2023)
- “Tips on Handling Appeals to the Full Commission” Presented at NCAJ’s 28th Annual Workplace Torts and Workers’ Compensation Seminar (December 3, 2021)
- “Practical Tips for Successful Appeals to the Full Commission” Presented at 26th Annual North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference (October 5-8, 2021)
- “Family Law Issues in Workers’ Compensation Claims” Presented at NCAJ’s 25th Annual Workplace Torts and Workers’ Compensation Seminar (December 7, 2018)
- Author of Lexis Nexis Practice Guide: Workers’ Compensation – Chapter 2: Discovery (July 2017)
- “Updates on Expert Testimony in Workers’ Compensation Claims” Presented at Using Daubert as a Sword and Shield: Expert Testimony Post-McGrady (September 14, 2014)
- “Expert Testimony in Workers’ Compensation Claims: The Impact of Rule 702 Changes” Presented at Expert Testimony — The Changing Landscape in North Carolina (November 16, 2012)
- “Discovery in Jurisdictional Issues” Presented at NCAJ’s 17th Annual Workers’ Compensation Roundtable (March 2, 2012)
Other
- Served as North Carolina State Bar Workers’ Compensation Law Specialty Committee Member for two three-year terms and served as Committee Chair for one year
Practice Areas
- Workers’ Compensation
- Repetitive Stress Injuries
- Knee Injuries
- Shoulder Injuries
- Construction Accidents
- Company Car Work Injuries
- Emergency Medical Technician Injury
- Factory Injuries
- Amazon Work Injuries
- Amputation Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Workers Injury Requiring Surgery
- Death Benefits
- Third-Party Claims
- Denied Workers Compensation Benefits
- Burn Injury
- Healthcare Worker Injury
- Hospital Staff Injury
- Nurse Injury
- Plant Accident & Explosion
- Electricians’ Workers’ Comp
- Scaffolding Work Injury
- Forklift Work Injury
- Truck Driver Work Injury
- Firefighter Injury
- Pilot Injury
- Police Officer Injury
- First Responder Injury
- Mechanic Injury
- Aviation Worker Injury
Testimonials
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J.R.
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A. M.
My relationship with The Sumwalt Group began when I was involved in an accident at work. I have to tell you from the time Vernon came to my house and talked to me about him…
M.H.
Vernon represented me in my Worker’s Comp case and helped me get what I needed. I couldn’t speak any higher of an attorney save maybe my custody lawyer, Joe Peterson (equal footing, different reasons). If…
M.S.
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Vernon is so easy to talk with. He always welcomed my questions and responded very professionally and provided very understood answers. He has been recommended by many of my coworkers. He's very friendly, professional, and…
Lori Norman
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Debra Dates
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Nicole Fiato
I will only recommend Vernon to anyone wanting to have some legal representation in regards to their workers comp claims. Both my mother and I have back injuries that Vernon helped navigate through our Workers…
Jessica Gesel
Vernon Sumwalt and his team (Kimberly Durkee) are extremely knowledgeable. Vernon Sumwalt was my attorney for over 12 years. Helped me through some of the toughest times of my life. I unfortunately had 5 back…
Paul Livigni
Vernon Sumwalt is very experienced in Workers Compensation laws of North Carolina. With his help, I was able to reach a fair settlement in my favor with no stress on my behalf! I would recommend…
Tom Fortier
When I was first introduced to Vernon and his firm, I was told that he was the best workers' compensation attorney in the state of North Carolina. After working with him for nearly four years…
Chris Ford
Vernon was very helpful and knowledgeable from the start of explaining my husband's situation in a workers comp dispute with his company. Vernon was very thorough and willing to answer all questions before signing on…
R’com
Mr. Vernon Sumwalt was very professional and to the point on questions that I needed assistance on. I recommend him for his experience and being consistent with his word. Don't hesitate to call him or…
Melvin Davis
Vernon Sumwalt with The Sumwalt Group was amazing and so helpful during my whole process. If I had any questions or concerns, the response time was within no more than two days. Their compassion and…
Brandi Galloway
Vernon has been absolutely amazing. A year and half after I had been injured at work and after receiving medical treatment, it was time to start the settlement process. I was given an offer and…
Michale Todd
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