Supreme Court of NC

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The Supreme Court of the State of North Carolina is the state's highest appellate court. Until the creation of the North Carolina Court of Appeals in the 1960s, it was the state's only appellate court. Address: 2 E Morgan St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 8AM Tue Monday8AM–5PMTuesday8AM–5PMWednesday8AM–5PMThursday8AM–5PMFriday8AM–5PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Date founded: 1818 Currently: Mark Martin Decisions are appealed to: Supreme Court of the United StatesWebsite: : Category: : : : : Place name: : Website: https://www.nccourts.gov/courts/supreme-court Category: State government office Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Questions & answers Ask a question See all questions (5) Add a photoThanks for sharing!Your photo will be posted publicly on Google.Contribute MoreDoneUpload public photos of Supreme Court of North Carolina Posting publicly on the Web Write a review Reviews 6 Google reviews

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Supreme Court of NC Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Elizabeth Tillotson Elizabeth Tillotson Denver, Colorado Details
Elizabeth Tillotson's Supreme Court of NC Experience January 2009 - April 2009
Job Litigation Associate at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Champlain College  August 2015 - Present
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck  December 2014 - Present
District of Colorado, United States District Court   December 2013 - November 2014
Bracewell & Giuliani LLP  November 2009 - September 2013
Supreme Court of NC   January 2009 - April 2009
University of North Carolina  May 2007 - August 2007
King and Spalding  May 2004 - July 2006

Skills
Legal Research, Commercial Litigation, Trials, White Collar Criminal..., Dispute Resolution, Constitutional Law

Education
University of North Carolina School of Law   2006 — 2009
J.D.

Penn State University   2000 — 2004
BA and BS, Political Science, Psychology

Sharpsville

J Gregory Wallace J Gregory Wallace Raleigh, North Carolina Details
J Gregory Wallace's Supreme Court of NC Experience May 1981 - January 1991
Job Elder Law Attorney and Partner at Monroe Wallace Law Group
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Monroe Wallace Law Group   February 1993 - Present
Supreme Court of NC   May 1981 - January 1991
NC Department of Justice  January 1980 - May 1981

Skills
Elder Law, Powers of Attorney, Wills, Living Wills, Special Needs Trusts, Trusts, Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Guardianship, Conservatorships, Courts, Long-term Care, Estate Law

Education
UNC Chapel Hill   1970 — 1973
Doctor of Law (JD)

Marshall University   1966 — 1970
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government

Bradley Trahan Bradley Trahan Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Bradley Trahan's Supreme Court of NC Experience 2012 - 2012
Job University Records Officer at NC State University
Industry Legal Services
Experience
NC State University  December 2014 - Present
TOSHIBA Global Commerce Solutions, Inc  April 2014 - December 2014
North Carolina State University  May 2013 - August 2013
North Carolina Department of Justice  May 2012 - August 2012
Supreme Court of NC   2012 - 2012
North Carolina General Assembly  May 2008 - August 2011

Skills
Westlaw, Politics, Public Speaking, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Political Science, Criminal Law, Government, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Political Campaigns, Policy, Legislative Relations, Mediation, Fantasy Football

Education
Campbell Law School   2011 — 2014
JD, Law

North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General

Andria Patterson Andria Patterson Greenville, South Carolina Details
Andria Patterson's Supreme Court of NC Experience August 2010 - July 2012
Job Associate Counsel at Advance America
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Advance America  August 2014 - Present
The Law Firm of Joseph A. Williams, P.A.   July 2012 - August 2014
Supreme Court of NC   August 2010 - July 2012
Court of Appeals of North Carolina  August 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Appeals, Civil Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Westlaw, Courts, Mediation, Personal Injury

Education
North Carolina Central University School of Law   2006 — 2009
J.D.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2002 — 2006
B.A., Rhetorical Communication

Stacy Strickland Stacy Strickland Raleigh, North Carolina Details
Stacy Strickland's Supreme Court of NC Experience September 2013 - November 2013
Job Campbell Law School Graduate, 2015
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Campbell University School of Law  January 2014 - May 2015
Holt Sherlin LLP   December 2013 - May 2015
Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, LLP   May 2014 - August 2014
Campbell University School of Law  September 2013 - April 2014
Supreme Court of NC   September 2013 - November 2013
North Carolina Court of Appeals  July 2013 - August 2013
US Department of Homeland Security  May 2013 - June 2013
Ward & Campbell, P.C.   September 2010 - September 2011

Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

North Carolina State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

Elizabeth Trenary Elizabeth Trenary Charlotte, North Carolina Details
Elizabeth Trenary's Supreme Court of NC Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Mergers & Aquisitions at Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Eye Love Art   May 2010 - Present
Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP  May 2014 - July 2014
Ms. JD  January 2013 - January 2014
University of Miami Children and Youth Law Clinic  2014 - 2014
Supreme Court of NC   May 2013 - August 2013
Project Warmth   September 2008 - May 2012
Remembering Hope   June 2009 - January 2012
Senator Richard Burr  2010 - 2010

Skills
Non-profit Leadership, Public Speaking, Legal Writing, Research, Fundraising, Non-profit Volunteer, Lexis, Westlaw, Team Leadership, Servant Leadership, Politics, Legal Research, Social Media, Political Science, Editing, Public Policy

Education
University of Miami School of Law   2012 — 2015
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Furman University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government, History

Laura Kastner Laura Kastner Chapel Hill, North Carolina Details
Laura Kastner's Supreme Court of NC Experience September 2014 - November 2014
Job Associate Attorney at Bagwell Holt Smith P.A.
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Bagwell Holt Smith P.A.   September 2015 - Present
Bagwell Holt Smith, P.A.   January 2015 - August 2015
Youth Justice Clinic   January 2015 - May 2015
Supreme Court of NC   September 2014 - November 2014
Wake County Family Court, District 10, NC   May 2014 - August 2014
Superior Court of North Carolina   July 2013 - October 2013
District Attorney's Office, Cumberland County, NC 12th District   June 2013 - June 2013
Smith, Dickey, Dempster, Carpenter, Harris, and Jordan P.A.   May 2013 - June 2013

Skills
Lexis, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Microsoft Office..., Verbal Presentation, Team Work, Event Management, Textiles, Merchandising, Customer Service, Time Management, Social Media, Retail, Facebook, Inventory Management, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Family Law, Criminal Law, Courts, Bankruptcy, Hearings, Intellectual Property

Education
University of North Carolina School of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

North Carolina State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Apparel and Textile Marketing Management

Justice Mark Martin Justice Mark Martin Raleigh, North Carolina Details
Justice Mark Martin's Supreme Court of NC Experience November 2014 - Present
Job Chief Justice at Supreme Court of NC
Industry Judiciary
Experience
Supreme Court of NC   November 2014 - Present
Supreme Court of NC   January 1999 - November 2014
North Carolina Court of Appeals  December 1994 - January 1999
NC Superior Court   December 1992 - December 1994
Office of the Governor  January 1991 - December 1992
United States District Court  January 1988 - December 1990

Skills
Appeals, Courts, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Trial Practice, Business Litigation, Bankruptcy, Legal Writing, Wrongful Death, Public Liability, Personal Injury..., Business Formation, Legal Research, Westlaw, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability, Criminal Defense, Leadership, Administrative Law, Litigation, Legal Issues, Wills, Hearings, Commercial Litigation, Class Actions, Trials, Alternative Dispute..., Teaching, Jury Trials, Team Leadership, Constitutional Law, Judicial Review, Torts, Mediation, Arbitration, Family Law, Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Appellate Practice, Civil Rights, Depositions, Dispute Resolution, Construction Law, Domestic Relations, Insurance Law, Juvenile Law, Paternity, Judicial, Guardianship, Mentoring

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1998 — 1998
Master's Degree, Master of Laws in Judicial Process (LL.M.)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1985 — 1988
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Western Carolina University   1981 — 1985
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude

Emily Arp Emily Arp Charleston, South Carolina Details
Emily Arp's Supreme Court of NC Experience June 2013 - July 2013
Job Intern at First Circuit Solicitor's Office
Industry Legal Services
Experience
First Circuit Solicitor's Office   August 2013 - Present
Charleston School of Law  August 2012 - Present
Supreme Court of NC   June 2013 - July 2013
Clark & Associates, Inc.   June 2012 - August 2012
College of Charleston  April 2012 - July 2012
Richardson, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC   January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Management, Legal Writing, Legal Research, AP Style, Public Relations, Facebook, Social Media, Legal Documents, Editing, Press Releases

Education
Charleston School of Law   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (JD)

College of Charleston   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies, Political Science

Alexandra Hirsch Alexandra Hirsch Raleigh, North Carolina Details
Alexandra Hirsch's Supreme Court of NC Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Law Clerk to Justice Paul M. Newby
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Supreme Court of NC   August 2014 - Present
Alexander Ricks PLLC   May 2012 - August 2013
United States District Court (W.D.N.C.)   May 2013 - July 2013
Charlotte School of Law  August 2012 - May 2013
United States Attorney's Office  August 2012 - December 2012
Universal Tennis Academy  2010 - 2011
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)   September 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Legal Issues, Research, Tennis, French, Karate, Family Law, Trials, Hearings, Motions

Education
Charlotte School of Law   2011 — 2014
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Summa Cum Laude

University of Oxford   2012 — 2012
Summer Abroad, Law

Wake Forest University   2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business

Atlanta International School   1989 — 2003
International Baccalaureate

Camille New Camille New Raleigh, North Carolina Details
Camille New's Supreme Court of NC Experience 2011 - 2011
Job Senior Publicist at Triangle Math and Science Academy
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Triangle Math and Science Academy  August 2014 - Present
Triangle Math and Science Academy  August 2013 - Present
Rite Aid Pharmacy  March 2011 - Present
Rite Aid  June 2010 - Present
Triangle Math and Science Academy  October 2012 - June 2013
North Carolina State University  August 2011 - May 2013
Supreme Court of NC   2011 - 2011

Skills
PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Data Entry, Teamwork, Cpr Certified, Research, Inventory Management, Public Speaking, Healthcare, Cashiering, Critical Thinking, Retail, Leadership, Data Analysis, Outlook, Event Planning, Facebook, Telephone Skills, Social Networking

Education
North Carolina State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science - Law and Justice concentration

Trinity Academy   2006 — 2009
Highschool

Christie S Cameron Roeder Christie S Cameron Roeder Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Christie S Cameron Roeder's Supreme Court of NC Experience April 1991 - Present
Job Clerk of NC Supreme Court
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Supreme Court of NC   April 1991 - Present

Skills
Appeals, Courts

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1972 — 1979
B. S, J.D., Political Science, Law

Abigail Costello Abigail Costello New York, New York Details
Abigail Costello's Supreme Court of NC Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Business Implementation Associate at HedgeServ
Industry Financial Services
Experience
HedgeServ  October 2014 - Present
SinglePlatform  September 2014 - October 2014
Expion  May 2014 - August 2014
Supreme Court of NC   June 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Business Systems..., Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Leadership, Communication Skills, Client Relations Skills, Corporate Communications, Key Client Relationships, Business Analysis, Time Management, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Political Science, Public Relations, Social Media, PowerPoint, Human Resources, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service

Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, College of Arts and Sciences

Sam Cone Sam Cone Greensboro, North Carolina Details
Sam Cone's Supreme Court of NC Experience August 2008 - September 2009
Job Financial Consultant
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Pinsker Wealth Management   September 2013 - Present
NC Dept of Public Safety Center for Safer Schools   May 2013 - July 2013
Irell & Manella  October 2009 - February 2011
Supreme Court of NC   August 2008 - September 2009

Skills
Securities, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Financial Planning, Personal Finance, Personal Financial..., Socially Responsible...

Education
New York University School of Law   2005 — 2008
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Cum Laude

UNC Chapel Hill   2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics & Philosophy, Highest Distinction

Roberta Titchener Roberta Titchener Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Roberta Titchener's Supreme Court of NC Experience February 1999 - September 2014
Job Project Coordinator at the Administrative Office of the Courts
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Administrative Office of the Courts  September 2014 - Present
Supreme Court of NC   February 1999 - September 2014
North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts  January 1993 - February 1999
North Raleigh Pediatrics   January 1988 - January 1990

Skills
Administrative Support, Event Management, Administrative..., Editing, Social Networking, Legal Writing, Research, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Calendars, Diary Management, Confidentiality, Outlook, Public Relations, Event Planning, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Process Scheduler, System Administration, Policy, Government, Fundraising, Executive Level..., Public Speaking

Education
Emory University   1963 — 1967
BA, French

PHS   1961 — 1963

Alessandra Givens Alessandra Givens Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Alessandra Givens's Supreme Court of NC Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Student Volunteer at D.C. Family Court Self Help Center
Industry
Experience
D.C. Family Court Self Help Center   January 2014 - April 2015
Brigard & Urrutia  June 2014 - August 2014
Lavin Puig, PLLC   May 2014 - August 2014
Supreme Court of NC   May 2013 - August 2013
Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, L.L.P.   April 2011 - July 2012
Saint Augustine's College  October 2010 - July 2012

Skills
Editing, Lexis, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Research, PowerPoint, Legal Writing, Westlaw

Education
The George Washington University Law School   2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Women's Studies; Afro-American Studies

University of Oxford
International Human Rights Law

Universidad Femenina de Veracruz-Llave
Spanish Language and Literature Coursework

Kyle B. Sanders, Esq. Kyle B. Sanders, Esq. Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Kyle B. Sanders, Esq.'s Supreme Court of NC Experience January 2012 - April 2012
Job Legislative Counsel at U.S. House of Representatives
Industry Government Relations
Experience
U.S. House of Representatives   March 2015 - Present
U.S. House of Representatives   January 2015 - March 2015
U.S. House of Representatives   October 2014 - December 2014
U.S. House of Representatives   February 2014 - October 2014
U.S. House of Representatives   January 2014 - February 2014
U.S. House of Representatives   September 2013 - December 2013
Cumberland County District Attorney's Office  September 2012 - September 2013
Supreme Court of NC   January 2012 - April 2012
Liles, Gavin, Costantino & George   May 2011 - August 2011
Sasser Fields LLP   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Politics, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Prosecution, Legal Research, Criminal Law, Legal Writing, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Appeals, Hearings, Motions, Commercial Litigation, Lexis, Corporate Law, Courts, Product Liability, Oral Arguments, Intellectual Property, Appellate Practice, Client Counseling, Drafting Agreements, Moot Court, Trials

Education
Florida Coastal School of Law
Juris Doctor, Law

University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Bachelor of Science Business Administration, Business Entrepreneurship; Philosophy Minor

Fayetteville Terry Sanford High School
Diploma

Frank Milner Frank Milner Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Frank Milner's Supreme Court of NC Experience January 2013 - April 2013
Job Contracts Associate at Duke Clinical Research Institute
Industry Research
Experience
Duke Clinical Research Institute  April 2015 - Present
PRA Health Sciences  August 2013 - April 2015
Supreme Court of NC   January 2013 - April 2013
Legal Aid of North Carolina  January 2012 - April 2012

Skills
Legal Writing, Legal Research, Research, Negotiation, Clinical Trials, Corporate Law

Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law   2010 — 2013
Doctor of Law (JD)

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2006 — 2008
BA, Political Science

Jennifer Skinner Jennifer Skinner Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area Details
Jennifer Skinner's Supreme Court of NC Experience May 2013 - July 2013
Job Legal Fellow at PEER
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility  January 2015 - Present
Anthropologie  October 2014 - December 2014
Wake Forest University School of Law  August 2012 - May 2014
Wake Forest University School of Law  March 2012 - May 2014
Wake Forest University School of Law Appellate Advocacy Clinic   June 2013 - April 2014
Wake Forest University School of Law  October 2013 - January 2014
Supreme Court of NC   May 2013 - July 2013
Wake Forest University School of Law  July 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Moot Court, Civil Litigation, Appeals, Courts, Criminal Law, Litigation, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Community Outreach

Education
Wake Forest University School of Law   2011 — 2014
Juris Doctor (J.D.)

The University of Georgia   2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, History, Art History, magna cum laude

Alec Jalovec Alec Jalovec Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Alec Jalovec's Supreme Court of NC Experience May 2015 - July 2015
Job Law Clerk at TisonRedding, PLLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
TisonRedding, PLLC   July 2015 - Present
The Cochran Firm  October 2014 - Present
Charlotte School of Law  August 2014 - Present
Supreme Court of NC   May 2015 - July 2015
Friends of Curtis C. Osborne   March 2014 - May 2014
American Security  March 2010 - April 2011

Skills
Close Attention to..., Time Management, Community Outreach, Legal Research, Research, Writing, Communication, People-oriented, Team Leadership

Education
Charlotte School of Law   2013 — 2016
Juris Doctor (J.D.), 1L

Ripon College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

George V. Hanna III George V. Hanna III Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
George V. Hanna III's Supreme Court of NC Experience August 1968 - August 1969
Job Partner at Moore & Van Allen
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Moore & Van Allen, PLLC   January 1974 - Present
Moore & Van Allen, PLLC   August 1969 - December 1973
Supreme Court of NC   August 1968 - August 1969

Skills
Mediations, Arbitration, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Employment Litigation, Mediation, Employment Law, Litigation, Appeals, Trade Secrets, Torts, Class Actions, Legal Research, Trials, Courts, Legal Writing

Education
University of North Carolina School of Law   1965 — 1968
JD, Law

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1961 — 1965
AB, History/ Political Science

Phillips Academy Andover   1958 — 1961

Warren Kasper Warren Kasper Greensboro/Winston-Salem, North Carolina Area Details
Warren Kasper's Supreme Court of NC Experience May 1978 - 1979
Job Owner at Warren E Kasper, PA
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Warren E Kasper, PA   January 1980 - Present
Supreme Court of NC   May 1978 - 1979

Skills
Litigation, Real Estate, Courts, Contract Negotiation, Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Mediation, Estate Planning, Negotiation, Tax, Arbitration, Wills, Commercial Litigation, Appeals, Personal Injury, Trial Practice, Legal Writing

Education
North Carolina State University   1973 — 1975
Gtraduate Studies in English Literature

North Carolina State University   1969 — 1973
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English

Emily Massey Emily Massey Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Emily Massey's Supreme Court of NC Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Legal Intern at Supreme Court of North Carolina
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Supreme Court of NC   August 2015 - Present
North Carolina Real Estate Commission  May 2015 - August 2015
Capstrat  February 2010 - August 2014
Capstrat  September 2009 - February 2010
StrikeIron  June 2009 - August 2009
Moseley Architects  June 2008 - August 2008
Joel Bieber Law Firm   May 2007 - July 2007

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Client Services, Marketing Communications, Crisis Communications, Public Relations

Education
Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law   2014 — 2017
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

North Carolina State University   2006 — 2010
B.A., Communication - Public Relations

James Wynn James Wynn Richmond, Virginia Area Details
James Wynn's Supreme Court of NC Experience 1998 - 1998
Job Judge
Industry Judiciary
Experience
U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit   Senior Associate JudgeNorth Carolina Court of Appeals1999 - 2009
US Navy Reserve  September 1983 - December 2008
Supreme Court of NC   1998 - 1998
North Carolina Court of Appeals  1990 - 1998
NC Office of Appellate Defender   September 1983 - August 1984
US Navy  August 1979 - September 1983

Education
University of Virginia School of Law   1993 — 1995
Master of Laws (LLM), Judicial Process

Marquette University Law School   1976 — 1979
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law

UNC Chapel Hill   1972 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism