Alex Buckley is a litigator with years of experience handling disputes in State and Federal Court, primarily in North Carolina, including first-chair trial experience ending in a successful verdict. A member of the Mass Torts Practice Group, Alex has been involved with high-stakes multi-district litigation, and wrongful death and personal injury claims. He has participated in various emergency responses to fires, explosions, and other catastrophic situations.
Alex has spent significant time in litigation related to toxic torts, construction defects, sports injury cases, business disputes, and civil rights violations. Alex draws on his experiences as a teacher, coach, and owner of an LLC to shape the representation of his clients and consider their needs beyond the traditional framework of litigation.
Like many attorneys at Womble, Alex is devoted to pro bono work. He has represented dozens domestic violence victims in North Carolina District Court through the firm’s partnership with the Safe Alliance Organization in Charlotte. He has also served as counsel to the Haudenosaunee Nationals Lacrosse Team since 2020.
Alex spent his undergraduate years at Brown University, where, in addition to earning his degree in Modern American History, he served as a captain of the lacrosse team and was named the most valuable player. Alex also received the David B. Zucconi Award, given to the Brown University male athlete who most consistently displays the ideals of sportsmanship and fair play. He obtained his J.D. from the American University Washington College of Law, where he was a member of the Mock Trial Honor Society, and in his first year of law school, he received the CALI Award in Criminal Law.
Alex lives in Charlotte and spends most of his free time with his wife Brittany, their two children, and their dog. He enjoys reading, exercise, and practicing Brazilian jiu jitsu.
Representative Experience
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- Lead Counsel for Haudenosaunee Nationals Lacrosse Board of Directors in dispute regarding their exclusion from an international athletics competition. Assisted with securing governing body’s reversal of decision and inclusion for Iroquois Nationals Men’s and Women’s Lacrosse teams in 2022 International World Games in Birmingham, AL.
- Defended multiple schools in North Carolina in personal injury lawsuits.
Professional & Civic Engagement
- Associate Editor, ABA Construction Litigation Committee, 2020-Present
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Men’s Head Varsity Lacrosse Coach, Cardinal Gibbons High School, 2013-2020
- Owned and Operated LLC specializing in lacrosse instruction, 2013-2020
- AmeriCorps Member, Paterson, NJ 2007-2008
Thought Leadership
- “Current Construction Law Issues, with a Focus on OSHA Issues and Defining Inherently Dangerous Activities”, Atlanta Build Expo, July 2020
- Author, "Navigating The Mysterious NCAA Verbal Commitment," Law360, August 2019
Honors & Awards
- Recognized in 2023 by Safe Alliance in Charlotte for his contributions to victims of domestic violence.
- NC Pro Bono Honor Society, 2023