Young Moore Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2026

June 11, 2026

Young Moore and several of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Legal Guide, a prestigious annual ranking of top law firms and attorneys across the United States. Chambers USA employs a rigorous, independent research process to evaluate firms and lawyers on qualities most valued by clients, including legal expertise, professional conduct, client service, and industry experience. Rankings are presented in bands from 1 (highest) to 6.

Insurance Law

Young Moore has once again secured a Band 1 ranking for Insurance Law in North Carolina—the highest recognition available at the state level. Attorneys Walter E. Brock, Jr. and Matthew J. Gray have each retained their individual Band 1 rankings, and Andrew P. Flynt continues to earn recognition in Band 2.

The following excerpts are drawn from editorial commentary and client feedback published in the 2026 Chambers USA Legal Guide:

Young Moore and Henderson, P.A. is noted for its breadth of insurance litigation expertise, including first and third-party coverage issues and bad faith litigation. The firm acts for insurers, businesses and individuals.

Walter Brock is an accomplished litigator with deep experience handling a broad array of contentious insurance mandates on behalf of insurers, including professional liability and property-related claims. Walter is one of the top coverage lawyers in North Carolina.

Matthew Gray provides experienced counsel and advocacy to insurers, healthcare facilities and corporates on a wide range of insurance coverage matters as well as bad faith litigation. Matthew is level headed and reasonable. He represents clients zealously but will recognize when to approach a reasonable resolution.

Andrew Flynt represents insurers in first and third-party coverage matters as part of a broad-based litigation practice. Andrew is a very good coverage attorney for insurers. Andrew does a lot of coverage work on the carrier side. He’s a very knowledgeable attorney.

Tax Law

In Tax Law, Young Moore has again secured a Band 2 ranking in North Carolina for 2026. Charles H. Mercer, Jr. continues his impressive run with a Band 1 ranking for the seventh consecutive year, and Reed J. Hollander has once again earned his place in Band 2. The following excerpts are drawn from editorial commentary and client feedback published in the 2026 Chambers USA Legal Guide:

Young Moore and Henderson is particularly noted for its expertise in state and local tax controversies, including property tax, sales and use tax, and corporate and individual income tax matters. The attorneys build strong relationships with the client to understand the business and commercial dynamics.

Charles Mercer maintains a wide-ranging tax practice, spanning regulatory, transactional and contentious work. He has particular knowledge of property tax issues. Mr. Mercer has a deep understanding of the law and a deep understanding of people. We have high confidence in Mr. Mercer’s negotiating skills and knowledge of the commercial real estate market.

Reed Hollander has notable experience of advising clients on tax appeals and litigation. Reed’s ability to organize, analyze and prepare result in his clients having the utmost confidence in his services.

About Chambers USA

Chambers USA is a leading legal data and analytics provider, identifying top attorneys and law firms across the country. Its rankings are based on thousands of in-depth interviews conducted annually with clients and legal professionals by a team of over 200 analysts. For more information about the Chambers USA guide and its methodology, visit https://chambers.com/about-us/methodology.

About Young Moore and Henderson, P.A.

Young Moore is a civil law firm in Raleigh, North Carolina representing clients in a variety of litigation and transactional matters. Firm attorneys have extensive experience in the following areas: business law, litigation, administrative law, condemnation & eminent domain, construction, employment, estates & trusts, insurance law & regulation, health care, real estate, retail & hospitality, state & local tax, trucking & transportation, and workers’ compensation.

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