L. Lamar Armstrong, Jr.
Lamar is a partner in the law firm of Armstrong & Armstrong, P.A. in Smithfield, North Carolina. Lamar graduated with Phi Beta Kappa distinction from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill (UNC-CH) in December of 1977, completing his undergraduate degree in Political Science in three and a half years. Lamar graduated from the UNC-CH School of Law in 1981, and began the practice of law in Smithfield. Within a few years, Lamar concentrated on civil claims in state and federal court. For over 30 years, Lamar has remained a member of the North Carolina Advocates of Justice, the North Carolina Bar Association, and the American Association for Justice. Lamar is an active member in the American Board of Trial Advocates. Based on ratings by his peers in the legal community, “Martindale-Hubble” has always listed Lamar as “AV” rated.
Lamar has tried many cases to judges and juries, and is proud to be a “trial lawyer”. However, Lamar believes his job is best described as “helping people solve problems”. Whether that problem is a car wreck, medical negligence, an insurance company’s refusal to pay, an unfair business act or practice, refusal to pay a debt, property disputes, or other ways people are hurt and need help, there is a problem that is best served by compassionate understanding focused through passionate advocacy. One should not kill a mosquito with a hammer, but in conflicts sometimes a hammer is required. The key is not only knowing when to reach for the hammer, but also knowing how to use it.
With wisdom borne of three decades resolving clients’ problems, in court and out, sometimes with hammer and sometimes not, Lamar has learned to use properly and aggressively all the tools of our justice system to efficiently help his clients solve their problems. Sometimes this is early, out of court discussion and settlement. Sometimes it must be trial by jury. Lamar has the experience and ability to help you solve your problem. Ask others you know and trust about Lamar. He looks forward to helping you solve your problem. “Give us a Trial”.
