Catharine Edwards
Raleigh, NC
Licensed for 12 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Employment & Labor
Language
English
About
I represent individuals and groups who have been victims of civil rights violations and negligence by corporations. I also work on a variety of cases involving workers’ rights, such as class actions for failure to pay overtime wages, suits for discrimination in the workplace, whistleblower protection matters, and qui tam actions for fraud against the government. My civil rights cases span a wide range of issues, including discrimination based on sexual orientation, failures to accommodate individuals with disabilities, the provision of inadequate medical care by a prison for its inmates, and wrongful police actions. I also represent plaintiffs in cases for negligence, including wrongful death, nursing home neglect, and toxic torts.
Practices Areas
Personal Injury
Employment and labor
Civil Rights
Language
English
Contact
Edwards Kirby, LLP3201 Glenwood AveSuite 100Raleigh, NC, 275123201 Glenwood AveSuite 100Suite 100Raleigh, NC, 27512
Office: N/A
Website: N/AReviews
Cate has been amazing with staying on top of this lawsuit for the past 6 years! We sued the government for violating the ADA rights which was not an easy feat. Appeal after appeal, she remained positive, confident and upbeat. No other attorney would take on the challenge. Cate did not hesitate with aggressively pursuing all parties involved. I felt like she was completely vested professionally and emotionally. Unfortunately I didn't get the opportunity to meet her as she made the process seamless and efficient working via email and phone. As we reach the final days with an amazing but not surprising WIN, I cannot thank her and her staff enough.
Catharine Edwards was my lawyer during a case of wrongful termination by a company I received top review scores in. As an LGBT man I was hard pressed to find a lawyer who would take the time to meet. After the initial intake interview, she called me with news that she was going to proceed. Not only was I elated knowing I did not have to fight this battle alone, I felt validated that a professional of her caliber saw the truth in my case. Extremely knowledgable in Labor Law she guided me legally through the process and personally helping me set expectations with my family and providing me with as much information as I need prior to each decision that had to be made. At the end of the day, I was less afraid to return to the workforce because of the work, consulting and leadership she provided.
I was fired suddenly for not being able to do my job because I was recovering from surgery. My entire self identity had been tied to what I did; my pride, being able to provide for my family. All of it. After I was fired, I got depressed. I even tried a few different lawyers but no one wanted my case. I finally found Cate and Sharon and they heard me. When they told me that they were taking my case, I'll admit I cried. It was a relief to know that I wasn't crazy, that I had some recourse and I had people truly behind me for once. My depression lifted and we fought back! They not only heard me, they answered all my questions (even the stupid ones over and over again), they stood with me through two intense meetings with the EEOC and back and forth with my former company's lawyers. They held my hand truly but most of all, they gave me back something that was taken when I was fired. Belief that there were still good people in the world. People that BELIEVED you and FIGHT for you. I hadn't thought it was possible to find in the world of sharks we see and hear about in Washington, DC but I found it with them. They were wonderful. Terrific, thoughtful, ass-kicking and I can't thank them enough! Another little known fact: The EEOC only finds for 4% of all the cases that they hear...
I could not ask for more from an attorney. She calmly and expertly guided me through the process, made clear the right steps to take and ran interference for me with my former employer -- and in the end, securing a much better severance package for me.
Cate has been amazing with staying on top of this lawsuit for the past 6 years! We sued the government for violating the ADA rights which was not an easy feat. Appeal after appeal, she remained positive, confident and upbeat. No other attorney would take on the challenge. Cate did not hesitate with aggressively pursuing all parties involved. I felt like she was completely vested professionally and emotionally. Unfortunately I didn't get the opportunity to meet her as she made the process seamless and efficient working via email and phone. As we reach the final days with an amazing but not surprising WIN, I cannot thank her and her staff enough.
Catharine Edwards was my lawyer during a case of wrongful termination by a company I received top review scores in. As an LGBT man I was hard pressed to find a lawyer who would take the time to meet. After the initial intake interview, she called me with news that she was going to proceed. Not only was I elated knowing I did not have to fight this battle alone, I felt validated that a professional of her caliber saw the truth in my case. Extremely knowledgable in Labor Law she guided me legally through the process and personally helping me set expectations with my family and providing me with as much information as I need prior to each decision that had to be made. At the end of the day, I was less afraid to return to the workforce because of the work, consulting and leadership she provided.
I was fired suddenly for not being able to do my job because I was recovering from surgery. My entire self identity had been tied to what I did; my pride, being able to provide for my family. All of it. After I was fired, I got depressed. I even tried a few different lawyers but no one wanted my case. I finally found Cate and Sharon and they heard me. When they told me that they were taking my case, I'll admit I cried. It was a relief to know that I wasn't crazy, that I had some recourse and I had people truly behind me for once. My depression lifted and we fought back! They not only heard me, they answered all my questions (even the stupid ones over and over again), they stood with me through two intense meetings with the EEOC and back and forth with my former company's lawyers. They held my hand truly but most of all, they gave me back something that was taken when I was fired. Belief that there were still good people in the world. People that BELIEVED you and FIGHT for you. I hadn't thought it was possible to find in the world of sharks we see and hear about in Washington, DC but I found it with them. They were wonderful. Terrific, thoughtful, ass-kicking and I can't thank them enough! Another little known fact: The EEOC only finds for 4% of all the cases that they hear...
I could not ask for more from an attorney. She calmly and expertly guided me through the process, made clear the right steps to take and ran interference for me with my former employer -- and in the end, securing a much better severance package for me.
Cate has been amazing with staying on top of this lawsuit for the past 6 years! We sued the government for violating the ADA rights which was not an easy feat. Appeal after appeal, she remained positive, confident and upbeat. No other attorney would take on the challenge. Cate did not hesitate with aggressively pursuing all parties involved. I felt like she was completely vested professionally and emotionally. Unfortunately I didn't get the opportunity to meet her as she made the process seamless and efficient working via email and phone. As we reach the final days with an amazing but not surprising WIN, I cannot thank her and her staff enough.
Catharine Edwards was my lawyer during a case of wrongful termination by a company I received top review scores in. As an LGBT man I was hard pressed to find a lawyer who would take the time to meet. After the initial intake interview, she called me with news that she was going to proceed. Not only was I elated knowing I did not have to fight this battle alone, I felt validated that a professional of her caliber saw the truth in my case. Extremely knowledgable in Labor Law she guided me legally through the process and personally helping me set expectations with my family and providing me with as much information as I need prior to each decision that had to be made. At the end of the day, I was less afraid to return to the workforce because of the work, consulting and leadership she provided.
I was fired suddenly for not being able to do my job because I was recovering from surgery. My entire self identity had been tied to what I did; my pride, being able to provide for my family. All of it. After I was fired, I got depressed. I even tried a few different lawyers but no one wanted my case. I finally found Cate and Sharon and they heard me. When they told me that they were taking my case, I'll admit I cried. It was a relief to know that I wasn't crazy, that I had some recourse and I had people truly behind me for once. My depression lifted and we fought back! They not only heard me, they answered all my questions (even the stupid ones over and over again), they stood with me through two intense meetings with the EEOC and back and forth with my former company's lawyers. They held my hand truly but most of all, they gave me back something that was taken when I was fired. Belief that there were still good people in the world. People that BELIEVED you and FIGHT for you. I hadn't thought it was possible to find in the world of sharks we see and hear about in Washington, DC but I found it with them. They were wonderful. Terrific, thoughtful, ass-kicking and I can't thank them enough! Another little known fact: The EEOC only finds for 4% of all the cases that they hear...
I could not ask for more from an attorney. She calmly and expertly guided me through the process, made clear the right steps to take and ran interference for me with my former employer -- and in the end, securing a much better severance package for me.