John has represented diverse local government entities since 2004, focusing on advising K-12 school systems and other educational entities for more than 20 years. John also has over 18 years experience representing municipal entities, serving as Town Attorney to five municipalities and as Special Counsel to the City of Asheville Civil Service Board. John applies his prior experience in general civil practice to the firm’s clients, with a focus on real estate, contracting and construction matters.
John and his wife live in Weaverville, NC, where they are attempting to parent two bright and mischievous young children.
Professional Associations
- 40th Judicial District Bar
- 30th Judicial District Bar
- North Carolina State Bar
- North Carolina Bar Association, Education Law Section and Local Government Law Section
- North Carolina Council of School Attorneys (Executive Committee Member, 2009-2013)
- North Carolina and National School Boards Association
- North Carolina Association of Municipal Attorneys
- North Carolina League of Municipalities (Planning and Environmental Legislative Action Committee Member, 2015-2017)
Civic Associations
- Rotary International – Paul Harris Fellow
- Rotary Club of Franklin – International and Community Service Director
- Rotary Club of Franklin Charitable Foundation – Organizer, Director, VP/Secretary
Presentations
For a list of all presentations, click here
Practice Areas
- Education Law
- Special Education
- Employment Law
- Government Law
- Civil Litigation
- Real Estate
- General Practice
Education
- B.A., with honors, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 2000
- J.D., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, 2003
Bar Admissions
- North Carolina, 2003
Court / Admissions
- All North Carolina Courts