Legal:

Over 45 years of experience trying cases, negotiating outcomes, and resolving disputes of all types and sizes.

Dozens of appeals at the state and federal level, including the United States Supreme Court and two en banc arguments at Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Business:

managed a mid-sized law firm in North Carolina for over 15 years;

managed an HOA as President and Treasurer, including resolving a large flood damage claim following a major hurricane and overseeing repairs;

owned and managed beach and inland rental properties;

owned and managed a farm that had a forestry management plan and crop lease;

owned and managed construction and renovation projects, in addition to purchasing and selling over 25 properties from downtown Raleigh to the coast; and

served as District Governor of an international non-profit.

Honors and Distinctions:

Best Lawyers in America (2005-2021)

Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America (2015, 2017-2018)

Super Lawyer, N C Super Lawyers (2006-2020)

Legal Elite, Business North Carolina (2002, 2007, 2009-2014, 2016)

Professional and Community Affiliations

Member, N C Bar Association, Construction (Past Chair) and Alternative Dispute Resolution Sections

Member, Christian Legal Society

Member Emeritus, Advisory Board, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, N C State University

Past Member, Advancement Committee, UNC Law Alumni Association

International Fellow and Past District Governor, Civitan International

Education:

J.D. with honors, UNC Law School (1979)

B.A. with high honors, N C State University (1976)

Mediator: Years of experience mediating all types of cases.

Certified Civil Superior Court Mediator, N C Dispute Resolution Commission.

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