Benjamin Mount, Jd, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Represented property owners in negotiating and litigating land condemnation matters; participated directly in jury trials and mediated settlement conferences; researched legal issues relating to eminent domain and land condemnation; drafted and reviewed various legal documents, including but not limited to, pleadings, motions, discovery, memoranda of law.

Provided legal representation for property owners whose land has been taken by the government under power of eminent domain. Researched legal issues relating to eminent domain and land condemnation. Drafted pleadings, discovery documents, and memoranda of law. Prepared evidence for mediation and jury trial.

Assisted in the legal formation of non-profit organizations; researched legal issues relating to federal tax exemption; presented research findings and recommendations to a non-profit board of directors.

Researched legal issues relating to eminent domain and land condemnation; drafted pleadings, discovery documents, and memoranda of law; prepared exhibits for mediation and jury trial.

Provided teaching assistance for undergraduate course, “American Public Policy.”

Conducted citation checks for academic presentations on the federal judicial nomination process; drafted memoranda on various topics, including a quantitative analysis of Supreme Court decisions.

Conducted initial research and writing for a criminal appellate brief; drafted memoranda on priority public policy initiatives, including a multi-state comparison of legislation aimed at limiting the production and distribution of illegal methamphetamine.

Drafted memoranda of law regarding cases on appeal; proofread and contributed to draft opinions scheduled for inter-chamber circulation.

Revised and administered the 2005 NCLM Solid Waste Practices and Finances Survey; drafted memoranda regarding survey status during various stages of development and implementation; compiled and analyzed survey findings for the final written report.

Conducted fiscal impact study to assess feasibility of implementing school nutrition standards; researched barriers to prevention and treatment of childhood obesity; drafted childhood obesity issue brief highlighting major barriers related to health care providers.

Drafted pleadings, discovery documents, motions, deposition summaries, and settlement agreements; interviewed witnesses and prepared witness statements; prepared and managed exhibits, including medical records, expert opinions, and photographs.

Trained and managed team of 85 Field Marketing Representatives; provided career development resources for Field Marketing Representatives; conducted demographic market research.

Promoted university programs including visual arts, performing arts, and media/communications; managed application process for over 300 prospective students; reviewed academic credentials, conducted portfolio reviews, and scheduled musical auditions.

Juris Doctor, Law

Activities and Societies: Community Development Law Clinic

Master Of Public Administration, Public Policy

Activities and Societies: Frank Porter Graham Graduate and Professional Honor Society (Public Service Honor Society), The Order of the Old.

B.S., Sociology

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association, Golden Key Honor Society, Graduated Magna Cum Laude.