Practice Areas

  • Education Law
  • Special Education
  • Employment Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • General Practice

Education

  • B.A., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 2003
  • J.D., Magna Cum Laude, North Carolina Central University School of Law, 2009

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina, 2009

Court / Admissions

  • Western District U.S. Federal Court
  • Middle District U.S. Federal Court
  • All North Carolina Courts

Brian D. Elston

Brian joined the law firm of Campbell Shatley in 2010. Brian's practice includes a focus on trial advocacy and represents both public and private clients in litigation.  In addition to representing clients in litigation matters, his practice includes advising clients in a variety of practice areas, ranging from complex business disputes to personal injury.

Brian is married to Mary Taylor, who teaches in Asheville.  They enjoy spending time with their son, Worth.  Brian also enjoys playing tennis and rooting for the UNC Tarheels.

Presentations

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Representative Clients

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Professional Associations

  • 28th Judicial District Bar
  • North Carolina State Bar
  • North Carolina Bar Association, Education Law Section 
  • North Carolina Council of School Attorneys 

Civic Associations

  • Asheville Affiliates - Pro Bono Legal Counsel
  • US Tennis Association
  • First Presbyterian Child Care Center - Board Member