Mehta & McConnell PLLC is a Charlotte, North Carolina law firm focused exclusively on workers’ compensation and personal injury law. The firm is led by Viral Mehta and Jason C. McConnell, both of whom are North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialists in Workers’ Compensation Law, a distinction held by fewer than 1% of attorneys in the state. Both attorneys spent more than a decade on the insurance-defense side before switching to represent injured workers, giving them a rare insider understanding of how insurance companies evaluate and manage claims. The firm represents injured workers and accident victims across Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Gaston, and surrounding counties. It has achieved multi-million-dollar settlements and argued cases before the NC Industrial Commission, NC Court of Appeals, and the NC Supreme Court.
Firm Overview
- Firm: Mehta & McConnell PLLC
- Type: Boutique plaintiff-side law firm
- Location: Charlotte, NC (SouthEnd)
- Size: Small firm, direct attorney access
- Website: mehtamcconnell.com
- Rating: 5.0 ★ across 102 Google reviews
- Mecklenburg County (Charlotte, Huntersville, Matthews)
- Cabarrus County (Concord)
- Gaston County (Gastonia, Belmont)
- Statewide NC for complex cases
Key Practice Areas & Services
- Workplace injury claims
- Occupational disease claims
- Denied or disputed claims
- Permanent partial & total disability
- NC Industrial Commission hearings & appeals
- Third-party liability claims
- Employer retaliation defense
- Rear-end, intersection, multi-vehicle collisions
- Uninsured / underinsured motorist claims
- Serious injury and wrongful death
- Settlement negotiation and litigation
- Slip and fall, premises liability
- Internal injuries, broken bones
- Pain and suffering damages
- Workers’ comp and civil litigation mediation
- NC Court of Appeals & NC Supreme Court cases
- Complex multi-party litigation
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Attorney Profiles
Charlotte native with 40+ years in the community. Spent the first decade of his career defending employers and insurers in workers’ comp claims before founding the workers’ comp practice group at a local firm, then co-founding Mehta & McConnell. His defense-side background gives him direct insight into how adjusters evaluate claims.
- Davidson College, B.A. History
- Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D.
- NC State Bar Board Certified Specialist, Workers’ Compensation Law
- Certified NC Superior Court Mediator (Dispute Resolution Commission)
- Contributing Author, NC Workers’ Compensation LexisNexis Practice Guide (2017)
- Super Lawyers Rising Star: 2019–2023 | NC Super Lawyer: 2024, 2025
20+ years of experience, including the first two decades defending insurance companies and employers. Now uses those same strategies on behalf of injured workers. Member of both the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums, confirming a track record of 7-figure outcomes.
- UNC Chapel Hill, Undergraduate Degree
- Loyola University New Orleans, J.D.
- NC State Bar Board Certified Specialist, Workers’ Compensation Law
- Certified NC Superior Court Mediator (Dispute Resolution Commission)
- Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (<1% of attorneys nationwide)
- Super Lawyers Rising Star 2010 | NC Super Lawyer: 2023, 2024, 2025
Notable Case Results
Client Testimonials
“They took care of and guided me through a very difficult time after an injury at work. Viral Mehta didn’t just care about my settlement but cared about me. There aren’t words to express how highly I recommend this firm!”
“Such a positive and professional experience. Questions were quickly answered in layman’s terms and we were made to feel extremely comfortable throughout the entire process. I would recommend Viral and his team to anyone.”
“The firm is small, which means you actually get face time with your lawyer, which I have heard is rare these days. Mia and Viral were very communicative, supportive partners throughout the entire process.”
“Everyone said I didn’t qualify. My last call was to Mr. Mehta. He said there was an angle to cover me. He represented me very well. His team put dedication on my case, and I won. I highly recommend the firm.”
“Attorney Mehta and his staff were very professional, informative and caring throughout the process. I highly recommend him for your workers’ comp needs.”
“From start to finish, everything was absolutely smooth. I highly recommend this law firm for your legal needs.”
What Sets This Firm Apart
Both partners spent over a decade defending insurance companies before switching sides. They know exactly how adjusters think and where insurers are vulnerable, giving clients a significant strategic edge.
Both Viral Mehta and Jason McConnell are NC State Bar Board Certified Specialists in Workers’ Compensation, a credential held by fewer than 1% of NC attorneys.
The firm’s small size means clients meet directly with their attorney. Reviewers consistently cite face-to-face attorney access as a meaningful differentiator from larger firms.
Jason McConnell’s membership in both the Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums documents his ability to achieve high-value outcomes in contested cases. Fewer than 1% of attorneys nationwide qualify.