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Bonnie J. Refinski-Knight

Attorney at Law
bjr@hcwb.net


In 1994, Bonnie Refinski-Knight joined Harris, Creech, Ward & Blackerby as a litigator, concentrating her practice in the defense of liability claims against physicians, nurses and hospitals. She also represents clients in general civil litigation including automobile liability, breach of contract claims, warranty claims, construction liability, and general liability insurance claims.

Ms. Refinski-Knight is a frequent lecturer to physician and nursing organizations as well as hospital administrations concerning risk prevention and claims management. She serves on the Board of Directors of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys and is active in many civic and charitable groups. She is also listed in Law & Politics magazine as "Super Lawyer".

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Ms. Refinski-Knight was awarded her Juris Doctor at the University of Wisconsin at Madison where she was a member of the Jessup International Moot Court Team. Immediately after completing her undergraduate work, Ms. Refinski-Knight served over two years with the Peace Corps in Togo, West Africa.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Litigation - Defense of Professional Liability

  • Physicians
  • Allied Health Professionals

Litigation

  • Personal Injury
  • Commercial Claims

Insurance Claims

Disputes Concerning Professional Licensure

Alternative Dispute Resolution

EDUCATION

  • Bachelor of Arts (Political Science and Social Work), University of Wisconsin at Madison, 1983
  • Juris Doctor, University of Wisconsin at Madison, 1990

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • Women in the Profession Committee, North Carolina Bar Association, 2005-2009; Chair, 2008-2009
  • Craven County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Litigation Section, American Bar Association
  • North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys: Board of Directors 2002-2005; Treasurer 2006-2008; Executive Vice-President 2008-2009; President-Elect 2009-Present
  • Defense Research Institute

ADMISSIONS

  • North Carolina State Courts
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • United States District Courts for the Eastern District of North Carolina