About Peter Wilborn

Since 1998 after having suffered a cycling fatality in my own family, I have represented over 750 cyclists and their families on their very worst days. Bike crashes are different from other personal injury cases in many ways: mostly because we treasure our time in the saddle, and the contrast between our joy and instant tragedy can be devastating -- especially when the crash takes that joy away.

As the Managing Partner of Wilborn Law, I represent injured cyclists. As an advocate for better and safer cycling, I am the Founder of the Bike Law Network of independent bike lawyers across the country and the Co-Founder of the non-profit Bike Law Foundation, each of which serves a different function to protect all people who ride.

I live and breathe our cause: I testify before legislatures for legal reform, speak to bicycle clubs and advocacy groups, and train law enforcement on bicycle safety and bicycle laws.

My work has been nationally recognized: in 2007 I was awarded the Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year award (1 of 5 in the country) by the American Bar Association, in addition to awards from the South Carolina Bar Association and advocacy groups. I have been rated a Pre-Eminent Attorney for over a decade.

For more information about our work, check out bikelaw.com and the @bikelaw social media pages.

 

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Personal Injury
Posted by Jon
March 10, 2022
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Mr. Wilborn is the nation's leading attorney on cases involving bicycle crashes. He and his firm go way above and beyond the usual role of an attorney to not only get the best outcome for the client but to work with the client with great empathy and compassion. He and his firm is also a leading advocate for bicyclist safety on policy and legislative issues. I have personally worked with him as both a client and fellow advocate and have recommended him to others. They work diligently for individual justice and broadly for the bicycling community.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by Leanda
March 08, 2022
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After my accident, I was referred to many accident attorneys and I felt like I was just a number. Peter made me feel human and was compassionate and understand of my accident and the resulting injuries. I was more than happy with the outcome.

Personal Injury
Posted by Michael
January 27, 2022
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Working with Mr. Wilborn and his staff was a very pleasant experience resulting from a situation that wasn't pleasant at all. I reached out to Mr. Wilborn after being completely ignored by the individuals involved in my crash and their insurance company. He immediately contacted me and talked me through the process. While he made it perfectly clear that my case would not result in a huge payout, I hoped to at least recoup the cost of replacing my bike. In the end, Mr. Wilborn secured a settlement from the insurance company that was literally seven times the amount I would've settled for had they simply returned my calls. I would definitely recommend Mr. Wilborn!

 
Personal Injury
Posted by Heather
October 25, 2021
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Wilborn Law / Bike Law is such an asset for the cycling community when we as athletes and riders are thrust into challenging circumstances. The first conversation with Peter and Rachael made me instantly feel more at ease as they understood how I was feeling and gave me a sense of confidence that we had a great team in our corner, it ultimately made what we were going through just a little easier. Thank You Peter and Wilborn Law for all you do to advocate for the cycling community, working hard to make something we love safer to enjoy on a day to day basis. They gave me the confidence to know that our interests would be represented in a professional and effective manner, thanks again for your time, advocacy and prefessionalism.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
October 11, 2021
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I would recommend Peter Wilborn wholeheartedly. He is professional, and knowledgeable about the law, he takes the time to explain the complexities of the law to ensure it is clear and understood by his client/clients. He demonstrates a dogged determination as he pursues justice in the cases he handles, and it is done so in a highly ethical manner.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
December 07, 2023
Hired Attorney

Working with this law firm, made my life much less stressful. They are extremely knowledgeable about Bike Laws in different states. Also very adept at working with medical insurances, hospitals, and auto insurance companies. They put in the time, so you don’t have to. They are tenacious about getting the best for their clients.

Personal Injury
Posted by Alexander
November 29, 2023
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Peter very quickly became more than my attorney, he was a trusted advisor. I really appreciated the time he spent walking me through all of the various scenarios that could have occurred.Ultimately, things worked out in my favor, but what's most important is that I felt informed, prepared, and trusted that Peter and team were going to do their best to make sure that I was taken care of.

 
Personal Injury
Posted by Keith
September 17, 2024
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Excellent attorney, especially for cyclists. That's his specialty, and it shows. I'm very satisfied with my experience. My case was one in which a dog got out of a private yard and caused a bike crash. It resulted in surgery. Peter and his team were well-prepared, thorough, and conscientious throughout.

Personal Injury
Posted by anonymous
September 29, 2022
Hired Attorney

I’m very grateful for all the work Bike Law did for me. My case was complicated and I would have been sooo lost of where to turn for help had it not been for the Rachael, Peter and the team. To have someone like them advocating for me was the best decision I made and I am so pleased with the outcome. Thanks Bike Law! I hope to never have to use your services again but I have a peace that I would know where to turn if ever in an accident again.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury
  • Other 1
    • Bicycle Accidents

Practice Details

  • Languages
    French
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Founder
    Firm Name
    Wilborn Law
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 10%

    Pro Bono Publico Award from the ABA (2007), Pro Bono Lawyer Award from the SC Bar (2006), SC NAACP Advocacy Award (2013).

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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1996, Maryland
    1997, South Carolina
    1997, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
    2021, Florida
    2021, District of Columbia
    U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
    U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Michigan Law School
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Tufts University
    Class of 1989
    B.A.
    summa cum laude
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1967
    Hobbies & Interests
    Bicycle Riding; Bicycle Advocacy; Drums; Travel

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  • Is this attorney admitted to the bar in more than one state?
    Yes, Peter Wilborn is admitted to practice in District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland and South Carolina.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Peter Wilborn is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, United States District Court for the District of Columbia, United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida.
  • Does this attorney maintain a professional presence on any social networks?
    Yes, Peter Wilborn has a professional profile on facebook.
  • Does this attorney speak any other languages?
    Peter Wilborn speaks French.
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    Yes, Peter Wilborn has a 4.9 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.