J. Heydt Philbeck

J. Heydt Philbeck

Bailey & Dixon, LLP • Raleigh, NC
Antitrust Trade LawContract DisputesEmployment LawPersonal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(833) 972-3258
Address
434 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601, US

Professional

About

J. Heydt Philbeck concentrates his practice on complex civil litigation in the areas of commercial litigation, employment law, contract disputes, unfair business practices, state and federal personnel law, constitutional law, civil rights and occupational licensing. Mr. Philbeck is an experienced trial advocate who has tried over 100 jury and bench trials to verdict. He has successfully represented clients before the North Carolina Supreme Court, the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the United States District Court for the Fourth Circuit in Richmond, Virginia. Additionally, he has appeared for clients in the United States District Court for all three federal districts in North Carolina. Mr. Philbeck's legal abilities and ethics have been recognized by his peers who voted him in "Best Lawyers in America" (Woodard/White) for Commercial Litigation (2010). Mr. Philbeck was also named as one of the "Top 100 Lawyers in North Carolina" (2009) by Law & Politics based on peer ratings. Business North Carolina magazine has listed Mr. Philbeck as among North Carolina's "Legal Elite" (2007-2010) and Law & Politics has listed him as a "North Carolina Super Lawyer" (2006-2010) based on peer ratings. In 2005, the Triangle Business Journal has named him as a top "40 under 40" Leadership Award recipient. Mr. Philbeck regularly volunteers services pro bono for such programs as Project Together, which provides representation for victims of domestic abuse. He also mentors youth by serving as a judge for the Capital Area Teen Court program and as a judge for the Richard A. Lord Moot Court Competition at Campbell Law School. Mr. Philbeck has been a long time fellow at Leadership North Carolina, Leadership Triangle, and at the North Carolina Institute for Political Leadership.

About Antitrust Trade Law

Antitrust attorneys handle matters involving competition law, market practices, and trade regulations. They help businesses comply with antitrust laws and defend against claims. Common matters include price fixing, monopoly claims, merger review, trade practices.

Credentials

Education
1992 Valparaiso University School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1989 Elon University BA - Bachelor of Arts 1987 Georgetown University, Engalitcheff Institute of Comparative Political and Economic Systems N/A Georgetown University Certificate
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2025 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2023 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers 2021 "AV" Rated - "Preeminent" (2006-Current), Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
1993 Survey of Ethics, Grievance, and Malpractice Issues "Pretrial Publicity: Let the Lawyer Beware"
Associations
North Carolina Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section Member North Carolina Bar Association, Litigation Section Member North Carolina Advocates for Justice Member Wake County Bar Association Past Board Member Craven Everett American Inn of Court Past President
Speaking
2007 CLE Program Employment Issues in the Paperless Workplace, Employment Law Update 2005 CLE Program Sex, Race, and other Harassment in the Workplace, Fundamentals of Employment Law in North Carolina 2005 CLE Program Wage & Hour Act Issues, Pro Bono 102: A Practitioner’s Toolkit to Representing the Disadvantaged Client 2004 Annual Convention How to Turn Lemons into Lemonade: Evaluating Car Cases 2003 CLE Program Employee Misconduct and Workplace Torts, Recent Developments in Employment Law
Updated: Mar 08, 2026