Attorney profile
The Covington Law Office
The short version
Raleigh personal injury, criminal defense, and business law firm led by trial attorney Andrew Covington, licensed in North Carolina and Washington, D.C.
Strengths
- Founder-led representation from trial attorney Andrew Covington, licensed in both North Carolina and the District of Columbia
- Free injury consultation, same-day response, 24/7 phone availability, and no fee unless the firm wins for personal injury matters
- Reported track record that includes nearly $1 million recovered for injured clients and 70-plus criminal dismissals
- Reviewers consistently cite clear explanations, frequent case updates, and responsiveness from both attorney and staff
- Handles a broad mix of matters - personal injury, criminal defense, traffic, business, entertainment, and trademark and copyright - including LLC formation and contract drafting
Considerations
- Some reviewers report communication gaps or slow assessment, including an inquiry about multiple matters that was not pursued.
- One negative review concerned a similarly named, unrelated practice rather than this Raleigh office; other clients praise updates and accessible staff.
About The Covington Law Office
The Covington Law Office, PLLC is a Raleigh law firm at 918 New Bern Ave, led by founder and trial attorney Andrew Covington, Esq. The practice is licensed in North Carolina and the District of Columbia and reports more than 20 years of combined experience across its team. Practice areas include personal injury, criminal defense, traffic violations, entertainment law, business law, and trademark and copyright work, the latter covering registration, filing, and enforcement with direct one-on-one representation from Covington.
For injured clients, the firm advertises a free injury consultation, same-day response, and a no-fee-unless-we-win arrangement, and states it has recovered nearly $1 million for injured clients while defending hundreds more. Criminal defense results are cited as 70-plus dismissals, and reviews describe outcomes including record expungement and dismissed driving charges. Business-side work mentioned in reviews includes LLC formation, contract drafting, and trademark applications, with one client reporting a filing completed within roughly a day.
The office takes calls around the clock and presents itself as a full-service practice serving Raleigh, Durham, and the surrounding region, with a stated emphasis on coordinated strategy and clear communication. Clients repeatedly describe the same handful of qualities: responsiveness, plain-language explanations, and consistent updates as a matter progresses. Reviewers often note feeling treated as a person rather than a file number, and several mention that the firm absorbed paperwork and administrative steps so they could focus on recovery. Persistence - continuing to press a case when complications arise - surfaces as another recurring theme, as does the availability of the firm’s staff for questions.
The overall picture is a small, communication-forward practice that handles both injury claims and a broader mix of civil, criminal, and business matters under one roof.
Limitations appear in the record as well. A small number of reviews describe communication gaps or a slow start to case assessment, with one prospective client reporting that a multi-matter inquiry was not pursued and that expectations about verbal case feedback went unmet. The firm has also responded to at least one negative review by noting it was posted against a similarly named but unrelated practice, so prospective clients comparing reviews should confirm they are reading feedback for this Raleigh entity.
Recurring feedback
What clients consistently mention
- Reviewers most often highlight responsiveness and ongoing communication, describing frequent updates and accessible staff throughout their matters.
- Clear, plain-language explanations of the legal process recur across personal injury, criminal, traffic, and trademark reviews.
- Outcomes are a frequent subject, including settlements for accident claims, dismissed charges, expungements, and completed trademark filings.
- Several reviewers note the firm's handling of paperwork and administrative tasks, framing it as reducing stress during an already difficult period.
- A minority of feedback centers on communication shortfalls or intake follow-through, and one negative review appears to reference a different, similarly named law practice.
All reviews
4.9 out of five stars based on 55 reviews.
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