North Carolina medical malpractice and personal injury trial lawyer Brent Adams describes how a lawsuit begins in North Carolina: Two documents are filed with the clerk of Superior Court in any county, a complaint and a summons. The complaint that is filed documents why you are filing the lawsuit. The summons is the second document filed. Watch the video now to find out more. To learn more about medical malpractice and personal injury law in North Carolina, I encourage you to visit my educational website . If you have legal questions, I want you to pick up the phone and call me now at (800) 910-5879.