General practice with emphasis on civil litigation, arbitration and mediation. Have been licensed to practice law in North Carolina for over 50 years. Licensed to practice before the North Carolina state and federal courts, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ,and the United States Supreme Court. Served as a U.S. Magistrate Judge with full range of duties, including trial experience, jury and non-jury, in federal civil litigation. Have handled cases involving business and commercial disputes, environmental liability, employment law, civil rights, admiralty and maritime, products liability, personal injury, malpractice, construction, real estate, insurance, workers compensation and land condemnation. Neutral (mediator/arbitrator), National Panel of Neutrals, American Arbitration Association; conducted over 2,000 mediations and arbitrations.

University of North Carolina, B.S. in Business Administration, 1968
University of North Carolina, Juris Doctor,1971

• Craven County Bar Association;
• North Carolina State Bar Association;
• North Carolina Bar Association;
• National Council of United States Magistrate Judges;
• Fourth Circuit Judicial Conference;
• Eastern North Carolina Inn of Court;
• Maritime Law Association of the United States;
• Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (SEALI).

North Carolina Academy of Superior Court Mediators

$350.00 per hour plus $175.00 administrative fee. No charge for travel within a 60 mile radius.