ADMITTED: 1985, North Carolina; 2001, Maryland LAW SCHOOL: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1985) COLLEGE: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.S., 1982) Certified to Mediate by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission:Superior Court Civil Actions (since 1998) Equitable Distribution and Family Financial (since 2001) Proceedings Before the Clerk of Court (since 2006) Approved to Mediate by the North Carolina Industrial Commission (since 1999) ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF LAW - WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW (Mediation Practice, 2005- ) OBJECTIVE To fairly and efficiently adjudicate disputes and mediate settlements in North Carolina between individuals and businesses.
District Court Domestic (FFS) cases involving domestic claims such as property division (equitable distribution), post separation support, alimony, child support, and child custody;
Child Custody and Visitation
Guardianship
Cases before the Clerk of Superior Court, such as involuntary commitments, estate disputes and guardianships of the person and/or of property.
Superior Court (MSC) cases covers simple and complex civil cases involving such things as personal injury, property disputes, contracts, employment matters and business controversies;