Where From: Born in Wilmington, North Carolina
Education:
J.D., University of North Carolina, 1987, Law Review, Trial Advocacy Class, "Book" Award
B.A., University of North Carolina, 1984
Memberships/Associations:
North Carolina Bar Association
Wake County Bar Association
American Bar Association
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
Law Practice Focus:
Personal Injury Law and Tort Law,
Workers' Compensation Law,
Insurance Coverage Law,
Civil Litigation
Prior Legal Experience:
Law Clerk for The Honorable James C. Fox, Jr.
United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, 1987-89.
Trial Experience Since 1989:
North Carolina Superior and District Courts
United States District Courts
North Carolina Industrial Commission
North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings
North Carolina Employment Security Commission
Appearances:
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
North Carolina Supreme Court
North Carolina Court of Appeals
Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court
Community Involvement:
Hudson Memorial Presbyterian Church, Raleigh - Hunger Committee, serving various
community "needs" related ministries including North Carolina Food
Bank, Crop Walk, and Wake County "Holiday Cheer" Program.
Family:
Married; one son, one daughter
Hobbies:
Golf, sailing, and raising kids (which includes attending soccer games).
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