David William Murray
Murray Law Firm, PLLC • Charlotte, NC
L Use ZoningLand Use & Zoning
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5950 Fairview Road, Charlotte, NC, 28277, US
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About
As a property rights attorney, I have always remained committed to working for property owners, often against the government. I primarily represent individuals and businesses in land condemnation and eminent domain trial litigation, but also in obtaining zoning permits and variances, litigating zoning appeals before local boards, and resolving contract, covenant, and easement disputes between landowners. I have represented a broad spectrum of people and businesses in property-related matters including: homeowners, places of worship, convenience store gas stations, restaurants (sit-down and fast food), farms, country clubs, subdivision developments, warehouses, small business owners, car sales lots, and hotels. As a result of my eminent domain work, I have been selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list every year since 2015. As a result of my zoning work, I have been selected to Best Lawyers in America every year since 2021. I was born in Charlotte, grew up in Greenwood, SC, and graduated from high school in Hendersonville, NC. I met my wife in law school, and we have one daughter.
About L Use Zoning Law
Land use and zoning attorneys help property owners navigate regulations affecting how land can be used and developed. They handle permits, variances, and disputes. Common matters include zoning variances, land use permits, development approvals, property disputes.
Credentials
Education
2008 North Carolina Central University School of Law JD, magna cum laude 2005 University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2023 Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers 2023 Legal Elite, Business North Carolina 2023 Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America 2022 Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers 2022 Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America
Publications
2011 Trial Briefs (NCAJ) "Dollars and Sense: Recovering Costs in your Case"
Associations
2018 - 2019 Mecklenburg County Bar Association Bar Leadership Institute Committee, Vice Chair 2016 - 2017 North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Eminent Domain Section Chair 2014 - 2014 Mecklenburg County Bar Leadership Institute Class of 2014 2011 - 2012 North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Eminent Domain Section Chair
Speaking
2018 North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Eminent Domain Section Discovery of the Expert Appraiser 2017 North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Eminent Domain Section Practical Skills: Recognizing Water Issues and Responding to Them at Various Stages of the Case. 2016 North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Eminent Domain Section Drafts, Depositions and Discovery of Expert Appraisers 2014 North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Eminent Domain Section North Carolina Public Use or Benefit 2013 North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Eminent Domain Section Often Misunderstood: The Scope of the Project Rule and Project Influence
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Updated: Jun 22, 2026