Assistant Attorney General
North Carolina Department Of Transportation
Raleigh, Nc
Practice eminent domain law for the Department of Transportation in Wake County. Lead Attorney for approximately 19 jury trials in superior court. Lead attorney on the largest land condemnation exposure ever faced by the Department of Transportation that involved hiring and working with numerous private contracts, including appraisers, economists, developers, and regional mall land planners. Work extensively with financial valuation models. Represent the Department in real estate contracts, including options, leases and purchases. Represent the Department in employment matters including before the Office of Administrative Hearings. Represented the Department in a federal criminal investigation related to the Clean Water Act and resulting civil lawsuit. Assisted the Department of Crime Control and Public Safety with the collection of improperly spent disaster relief funds. Write four criminal appellate briefs on behalf of the State each year.