– The legal world in Charlotte and beyond has lost one of its most trusted advocates. Nancy Litwak, an accomplished attorney known for her sharp mind, steady judgment, and warm spirit, has passed away. Her death has left family, friends, colleagues, and clients reflecting on a life dedicated to justice, mentorship, and community.
Nancy was born in Montgomery, Alabama, and her journey took her from the classrooms of Georgetown University and the University of North Carolina School of Law to courtrooms and negotiations across the country. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Georgetown in 2009 and earned her Juris Doctor in 2012 from UNC Chapel Hill, where she stood out for her academic excellence and fierce work ethic.
Beginning her career on the West Coast, Nancy honed her litigation skills with Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP in Orange County, California. There, she took on complex civil defense cases involving design and manufacturing defects, personal injury, and business disputes. Eventually, she returned to the Southeast and brought that same fervor to Charlotte, joining Hamilton Stephens Steele + Martin before rising to partner at Rosenwood, Rose & Litwak.
In Charlotte, Nancy became a go‑to litigator in construction law, commercial disputes, contract enforcement, and fraud cases. Her practice embraced every phase of legal battle: pre‑suit negotiations, exhaustive discovery, strategic motions, arbitration, and trial. She won summary judgments in multi‑party construction cases, secured jury verdicts in business disputes, and helped shape favorable appellate outcomes. Her clients often spoke of her as a steady presence in the most stressful moments.
Beyond her work on cases, Nancy’s impact stretched into leadership and service. She took on roles with the North Carolina Bar Association, including vice chair of its Construction Law Section, and played a role in mentoring young lawyers and contributing to continuing legal education. Nancy also gave her time pro bono, serving as an appellate advocate for the North Carolina Guardian ad Litem Program, where she fought for children and families in difficult circumstances.
Colleagues remember Nancy not just as a brilliant attorney but as someone who cared deeply about the people she worked with. She was known for her integrity, her passion for learning, and her willingness to lift others up. Outside the courtroom, Nancy delighted in cheering on Alabama football and her beloved Georgetown basketball, passions that never failed to bring a smile to her face.
Nancy’s passing is a profound loss for the legal community and for the many clients whose lives she touched. Details about memorial services and family tributes have not yet been announced. What remains clear is that she leaves behind a legacy of fierce advocacy, thoughtful leadership, and genuine kindness that will live on in the hearts of those who knew her.
