Margaret M. Harrington

Practice Focus

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey
  • North Carolina
  • Pennsylvania

Education

  • Temple University Beasley School of Law, LL.M. (1997)
  • Widener University School of Law, J.D. (1993)
  • North Carolina State University, B.A. (1990)

Margaret M. Harrington

Principal

mharrington@dmclaw.com |
Direct: 704-998-5184 Ext: 4101

2101 Rexford Road
Suite 250E
Charlotte, NC 28211-3463

Main: 704-998-5184
Fax: 888-811-7144

Profile & Honors

Margaret M. Harrington is a principal of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. She concentrates her practice in the areas of construction law, insurance bad faith litigation, insurance coverage litigation, medical malpractice, premises liability, and workers’ compensation, with a particular emphasis in general liability. Her legal practice has spanned both the defense and plaintiff sides of litigation which enhances her ability to effectively and successfully represent her clients.

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Harrington served as an attorney with a local Wilmington law office working on complex litigation matters. Her extensive experience extends across firms in New Jersey, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. Additionally, in Philadelphia, Ms. Harrington’s skills include over 20 years as a neutral arbitrator and 5 years as a Judge Pro Tempore with the Court of Common Pleas Dispute Resolution Center.

Professional Accomplishments

  • North Carolina Lawyers Weekly 2025 and 2024 Construction Law Power List Designee

Practice Focus

Bar Admissions

  • New Jersey
  • North Carolina
  • Pennsylvania

Education

  • Temple University Beasley School of Law, LL.M. (1997)
  • Widener University School of Law, J.D. (1993)
  • North Carolina State University, B.A. (1990)
Presentations & Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • Instructor in litigation and business-related courses and seminars at the college and high school levels
  • Presenter for insurance client presentations, as well as a seminar geared toward paralegals
Admissions & Licenses

Admissions and Licenses

  • New Jersey Bar Admission
  • North Carolina Bar Admission
  • Pennsylvania Bar Admission
  • United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
  • United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Memberships & Community

Memberships

  • North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (Women Litigators Committee Co-Chair 2024–2025)

Community

  • Coached and managed team for youth soccer for six seasons in Brunswick County, NC
  • Chaired committees, planned events, and organized fundraisers for several schools in Pennsylvania and North Carolina
  • Mentored paralegals from community college
  • Volunteered for Moot Court competitions as both judge and expert witness for local law schools
Education

Education

  • Temple University Beasley School of Law, LL.M. (1997), with honors, Trial Advocacy
  • Widener University School of Law, J.D. (1993); recipient of Negotiations Award; Juvenile Justice Teaching Program
  • North Carolina State University, B.A. (1990), English; staff newspaper writer