Rachel Scott Decker

Director
Phone (336) 478-1161
Fax (336) 478-1159
rsd@crlaw.com

About

Rachel Scott Decker is one of the most experienced trial lawyers at the firm, having served as lead counsel in dozens of jury trials, both in state and federal courts. She is widely regarded within the firm as the go-to resource to navigate technical and difficult procedural issues.  Rachel and her commercial litigation team can rapidly deploy for trial if needed.

Rachel’s practice focuses primarily on complex commercial matters. She also provides counsel on banking matters, construction and lien disputes, employment and civil rights matters, personal injury and wrongful death claims, and liability cases involving products, lenders, company officers, directors or shareholders. She also is experienced in the Federal Employers Liability Act and in matters involving railroad worker injuries.

Education
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A. (1992)
  • University of South Carolina, J.D., Cum Laude (1995)

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Greensboro Bar Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Guilford Inn of Courts
  • Former President of Young Lawyers Division for North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • Former Board Member of the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
  • North Carolina Bar Association, former member of Membership Committee and former member of Administration of Justice Committee and Bench Bar Committee