Daggett Shuler Law

What Daggett Shuler Law does

Daggett Shuler Law is a privately held, contingency-fee plaintiff law firm founded in 1985 by David D. Daggett and headquartered in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with a second office in Greensboro. The firm represents individuals across North Carolina and Southern Virginia in four core practice areas: personal injury (covering motor vehicle, premises liability, product liability, and wrongful death matters), workers' compensation, Social Security Disability, and employment law. It operates an "11 named attorneys" bench that includes Board-Certified Specialists in each of the core practices, plus supporting legal assistants, former insurance adjusters, and client service staff, for a total headcount in the 11–50 band. The firm uses a "No Recovery / No Attorney Fee" contingency model, advances all case costs (medical report fees, filing fees), and offers free consultations through phone, text, website, and in-person or mobile attorney visits.

Revenue is generated entirely through contingency fees on successfully resolved cases, with the firm absorbing all pre-settlement case expenses. Go-to-market is sales-led, supported by a multi-channel marketing motion comprising local SEO over location-specific practice-area pages, a 64+ post blog, downloadable legal e-books, a recurring Triad Today television segment, 815+ Google reviews at a 4.9-star rating, and extensive community sponsorships anchored by the proprietary Safe Sober program (founded 1991). The firm's underlying technology is conventional legal practice management software; client-facing technology is delivered through a third-party CaseStatus portal and an Intaker-powered live-chat widget. No AI/ML capabilities, APIs, proprietary models, or app are in evidence. Ownership remains with Managing Partner David D. Daggett and Executive Partner Griffis C. Shuler, with no external institutional investment, private equity backing, or parent company.

Name

Daggett Shuler Law

Legal name

Daggett Shuler, Attorneys at Law

Website

https://daggettshulerlaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Daggett Shuler Law is a privately held contingency-fee plaintiff law firm serving injured and disabled individuals across North Carolina and Southern Virginia from offices in Winston-Salem and Greensboro, with 11 attorneys practicing personal injury, workers' compensation, Social Security disability, and employment law.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Injury and Disability Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111), All Other Legal Services (541199)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Employment & Labor Law (BPAHAAAD)

Keywords

• Personal injury law
• Workers compensation
• Social security disability
• Contingency fee litigation
• Employment law representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Winston Salem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Contingency Fee - Personal Injury & Disability Claims: The firm operates exclusively on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no upfront costs or attorney fees unless the firm recovers compensation for them. The firm covers all case expenses and only receives payment when a case is successfully resolved. This model aligns firm incentives with client outcomes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Daggett Shuler Law provides legal representation to injured and disabled individuals across North Carolina on a contingency fee basis, handling personal injury claims, workers' compensation cases, social security disability benefits, and employment law matters. The firm deploys board-certified specialists to recover medical expenses, lost wages, and damages for clients, with no attorney fees charged unless the firm wins.

Product overview

Daggett Shuler Law is a personal injury and disability law firm offering a unified suite of legal services centered around four core practice areas: Personal Injury Law, Workers' Compensation Law, Social Security Disability Law, and Employment Law. The firm operates on a contingency fee basis (no recovery/no fee) and provides specialized services through Board-Certified Specialists in Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability, and Employment Law. In addition to its legal services, the firm operates community initiatives including the Safe Sober Program (drug prevention for teens) and the Back-to-School Backpack Program for underprivileged students. The firm maintains offices in Winston-Salem and Greensboro, NC, and serves clients across North Carolina and Southern Virginia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Safe Sober: Community initiative encouraging youth to make right choices about drugs and alcohol, co-founded in 1991. Includes annual t-shirt design contests, teen center partnerships, and public service announcements.

Products and services

• Personal Injury Law Legal representation for individuals injured due to the negligence of others, covering various accident types including premises liability, product liability, and wrongful death claims.
• Workers' Compensation Law Legal representation for workers injured on the job, handled before the North Carolina Industrial Commission, with Board-Certified Specialists available.
• Social Security Disability Law Assistance obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance benefits and Supplemental Security Income for individuals with disabling conditions, with Board-Certified Specialists.
• Employment Law Legal representation for workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, harassment, and other employment-related issues, with Board-Certified Employment Law Specialists.
• Car Accident Law Legal representation for victims of motor vehicle accidents to secure compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and damages.
• Truck Accident Law Legal representation for victims of commercial truck accidents, including tractor-trailer collisions.
• Motorcycle Accident Law Legal representation for motorcyclists injured in accidents due to another party's negligence.
• Bicycle Accident Law Legal representation for cyclists injured in accidents involving motor vehicles.
• Bus Accident Law Legal representation for victims of bus accidents seeking compensation for injuries.
• Insurance Dispute Law Legal representation for policyholders disputing insurance claim denials or inadequate settlements.
• Civil Litigation General civil litigation services for various legal disputes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Millions recovered for clients every year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Winston-Salem Police DepartmentcoreOthersStrong community partner endorsing the Safe Sober program. The WSPD has a mission to protect life and property by providing exceptional police services in partnership with citizens, supporting Safe Sober's goals of community safety and teen wellness.
• Forsyth County Sheriff's OfficecoreOthersPartners with Safe Sober to ensure community security and promote healthy lifestyle choices among youth. The Sheriff's Office supports the program's mission of drug and alcohol awareness.
• GildanminorOthersT-shirt sponsor for Safe Sober program. Gildan is a socially responsible manufacturer and marketer known for producing high-quality, durable apparel.
• YMCA of Northwest North CarolinacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partner hosting the Safe Sober Teen Center at the William G. White, Jr. YMCA. This is a 10-year partnership creating a dedicated after-school space for teens, expanding Safe Sober's reach through the Reaching Our Potential initiative.
• DrugFreeNCminorOthersEndorsing partner of Safe Sober. Partnership for a Drug-Free NC provides services to reduce the negative impact of substance abuse and mental illness on North Carolina's individuals, families and communities.
• North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA)minorOthersEndorses the Safe Sober program as promoting a wholesome environment at schools throughout the state, working with other organizations to benefit students.
• NC FusioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSoccer game-day jersey sponsor for youth soccer program dedicated to young athletes' growth and development. This partnership supports youth development and healthy lifestyles in the Triad community.
• Beyond Sports NC / Operation Triad PlayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPrimary sponsor of Operation Triad Play initiative that provides sports equipment to children that police officers encounter, fostering positive interactions between kids and law enforcement.
• William G. White, Jr. YMCAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTen-year partnership creating the Safe Sober Teen Center, a dedicated after-school initiative at the YMCA supporting middle and high school students with mentorship, enrichment activities, and healthy lifestyle guidance.
• Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North CarolinaminorOthersAnnual Thanksgiving food drive benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank supporting families in need across the Triad area.
• Winston-Salem/Forsyth County SchoolscoreOthersPartnership for Back-to-School Backpack Program providing backpacks and school supplies to underprivileged students, with school counselors identifying recipients.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Stewart Law Offices: North Carolina-based law firm with a strong Social Security Disability and disability benefits practice. Comparable in SSDI/SSI focus and contingency-fee model; less overlap on the personal injury/workers' comp side, making it a partial-overlap emerging player rather than a direct head-to-head competitor.

Direct peers

• Grimes Yeoman: North Carolina workers' compensation and personal injury firm based in the Triad region (High Point/Greensboro). Direct comparable in NC regional presence, workers' compensation and personal injury practice mix, and contingency-fee model.
• HensonFuerst: North Carolina personal injury and disability law firm based in Raleigh, with deep focus on traumatic brain injury, medical malpractice, and SSD claims. Direct comparable in contingency-fee model, plaintiff-side practice areas, and NC geographic footprint.
• Whitley Law Firm: North Carolina personal injury firm headquartered in Raleigh with offices throughout the state. Comparable in contingency-fee personal injury practice, multi-office NC strategy, and heavy plaintiff-side marketing through TV and digital channels.
• Martin & Jones: North Carolina plaintiff-side personal injury and workers' compensation firm headquartered in Raleigh with offices across the state. Direct comparable in contingency-fee model, NC geographic concentration, and PI plus workers' comp focus.
• Law Office of James Scott Farrin: North Carolina-based plaintiff-side personal injury and workers' compensation firm headquartered in Durham with offices across the state. Highly comparable in contingency-fee model, NC geographic focus, PI and workers' comp practice mix, and high-volume marketing approach to personal injury clients.
• Morgan & Morgan: The largest personal injury law firm in the United States, operating on a contingency-fee model with heavy TV/digital advertising across multiple states. Directly comparable in core personal injury practice, contingency revenue model, and mass-tort plaintiff representation, though at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Crumley Roberts: Southeast US plaintiff-side personal injury and disability firm with offices in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Comparable in contingency-fee model, PI/workers' comp/SSD practice mix, and regional Southeast US geographic footprint.
• Lanier Law Group: North Carolina-based plaintiff-side personal injury and workers' compensation firm with offices in multiple NC cities. Direct comparable in contingency-fee model, NC regional focus, and combined personal injury/workers' comp practice areas.
• Riddle & Brantley: North Carolina personal injury firm with offices in multiple NC cities practicing personal injury, workers' compensation, and disability law on contingency. Direct comparable in practice mix, contingency model, and NC regional positioning, with similar scale and community-driven brand strategy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/DaggettShulerLaw

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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