Isaac Linnartz
Education
DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW
JD, cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2009
DUKE UNIVERSITY DIVINITY SCHOOL
Master of Theological Studies, summa cum laude, 2009
DUKE UNIVERSITY
BA, History, 2004
Clerkship
Law Clerk to Chief Judge David B. Sentelle of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in Washington, DC, 2009-2010
Bar & Court Admissions
All North Carolina State Courts
All North Carolina Federal Courts
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Isaac is an experienced civil litigator who helps clients navigate and resolve complex business and employment disputes. Before joining Parry Law, Isaac clerked for a federal appellate judge in Washington, D.C. and spent more than 15 years at one of North Carolina’s largest law firms.
Over his career, Isaac has built a litigation practice addressing high-stakes business disputes over complex contracts and corporate governance; professional liability matters; employment-related claims of discrimination, retaliation, wrongful termination, and failure to pay wages; and matters involving non-competition, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements. His clients range from large companies to individuals, and he has substantial experience in North Carolina state court, the North Carolina Business Court, and the federal courts in North Carolina and beyond.
Isaac focuses on resolving disputes through careful analysis, practical judgment, and decisive action. His goal is to solve thorny legal problems so his clients can focus on more important priorities.
A North Carolina native, Isaac has deep roots in the Triangle--he graduated from Riverside High School and stayed in Durham for college and law school at Duke University. He lives in Durham with his wife and two children.
Awards
Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation (2024-2026), Litigation - Labor and Employment (2024-2026)
NC Super Lawyers 2025-2026 (Rising Star 2014-2022)
Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under List (2018-2023), North Carolina Future Star (2024-2026), North Carolina Labor and Employment Star (2019-2021, 2023-2024)
Memberships & Public Service
North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
Member, Board of Directors (2021-2024)
Chair, Ethics Committee (2019-2021)
Chair, Commercial Litigation Practice Group (2016-2017)
Vice Chair, Commercial Litigation Practice Group (2015-2016)