David Murray

David Murray is a Charlotte property rights attorney who represents North Carolina landowners in eminent domain, zoning, and land litigation matters. He advocates for individuals and businesses when government agencies or utility companies seek to take private property, and he does not represent condemning authorities. His practice also includes zoning variances, appeals, rezonings, covenant disputes, access issues, and easement conflicts.

Murray earned a Juris Doctor magna cum laude from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2008, where he served on the Moot Court Board and as executive editor of the Journal of Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Law. He received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2005. His education supports a practice requiring careful statutory analysis, persuasive advocacy, and practical evaluation of property rights.

Murray has represented property owners statewide since 2008, handling condemnation claims involving road projects, access restrictions, utility easements, and other public works. His zoning experience includes more than 50 Charlotte variances since 2014, appeals before local boards and courts, and rezonings for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. He also assists clients with restrictive covenants, private easement acquisitions, and disputes involving access roads, developers, and neighboring landowners.

David Murray is recognized for his focused commitment to landowners and practical advocacy in complex property matters. Best Lawyers has recognized him since 2021 and named him Charlotte’s 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. He was selected to the North Carolina Super Lawyers list from 2024 through 2026 after nine consecutive Rising Stars selections. His work helps property owners protect land-use rights and pursue fair compensation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Murray Law Firm, PLLC
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association
• Member, Mecklenburg County Bar Association

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• North Carolina Central University of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)