Bryan works with businesses to identify potential legal issues they may have within their business operations. A graduate of General Electric’s Financial Management Program and a former Deloitte strategy consultant, Bryan has a deep understanding of operations and finance, and uses his unique experience to counsel his clients.  He has designed or led a variety of internal investigations for clients, ranging from matters involving unlawful contracting practices to workplace investigations.  He has also worked with ethics and compliance professionals to design and lead internal investigations training for HR and other personnel both domestically and abroad.

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Bryan represents clients in all levels of state and federal courts in North Carolina, including the North Carolina Business Court. Bryan has represented clients in a wide variety of litigation matters, including cases involving shareholder rights, antitrust, breaches of contract, covenants not to compete and employment discrimination, wrongful death and constitutional litigation.

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Bryan counsels employers and HR professionals on a wide variety of employment related matters, including wage and hour issues, employment contracts and policies, employee privacy matters, and workplace investigations.  Bryan also represents employers in all levels of state and federal courts in employment related litigation, including actions involving noncompetition agreements, wage and hour litigation, discrimination actions, and other matters.

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Bryan has represented school boards across North Carolina in a variety of matters, including internal investigations, student conduct and discipline issues, privacy compliance, litigation, and compliance with public records laws.

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Selected for Benchmark Litigation's "Under 40 Hot List" (2017)

Recognized by the Triad Business Journal as "Forty Under 40" (2015)

Dillard Fellow, UVA Law

Pre-Law Society Adviser & Guest Lecturer in Constitutional Law, Randolph College (2009-2010)

Adjunct Professor (Business Law), Wake Forest University School of Business (2016-present)

Selectee, North Carolina Bar Leadership Academy, Class of 2015

Member, Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (2013 – present)

Adjunct Professor (Employment Law), Elon University School of Law (2013 – 2016)

Chair, Board of Directors, Out of the Garden Project (2014 – present); Member (2011 – present)

Member, Chief Justice Joseph Branch Inn of Court (2011 – 2013)

 

Of Course I Meant To Send The Email, But Not To The Criminal - Court Rules That Companies Have A Duty To Train Employees On Cybersecurity Practices, April 11, 2018

Moderator, "Right Rules: A Conversation with Kellye Gordon," Wake Forest University BB&T Center for the Study of Capitalism, October 2017

"Legal Claims Arising in the World of the Internet," Greensboro Bar Association, February 2013

"Legal Landmines of Social Media: The Latest Issues Facing Employers," Greensboro Public Library Foundation, February 2012

Tinker’s Facebook Profile: A New Test for Protecting Student Cyber Speech, 14 Va. J.L. & Tech. 212 (2009)

During my work in corporate finance and corporate strategy consulting, I frequently encountered how the law can affect both short-term business decisions and long-term strategic planning. I witnessed firsthand how the legal landscape informs (or fails to inform) business decisions. Now at Brooks Pierce, I enjoy helping my clients navigate their legal problems and the business context in which those problems have arisen. Oftentimes, we are called on to solve problems that have already come to light—to “put out a fire.” While I enjoy solving those problems, I particularly relish figuring out how to prevent those “legal fires” in the first place. 
 
Outside of my practice at Brooks Pierce, I’m very involved with Out of the Garden Project, a local nonprofit that provides food assistance for families in Guilford County. I’ve served on the board of directors since 2011, and really enjoy using my corporate and legal experiences to help the organization better serve our community. When I’m not practicing law or volunteering, I enjoy playing competitive sports, watching Wake Forest basketball (Go Deacs!), and spending time with my two daughters. 

Recent Publications & Media

Brooks Pierce Names New Partner in the Greensboro Office

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January 4, 2017
Brooks Pierce is pleased to announce that Bryan Starrett, an attorney in the Greensboro office, has been named a partner in the firm. “Bryan is an exceptional attorney who has made significant contributions to our clients and our firm, while also...(read more)

Speaking Engagements

February 26, 2016

Bryan Starrett to Present at Elon Law Privacy Symposium

Brooks Pierce attorney Bryan Starrett will take part in the Elon Law Review Symposium on Friday, March 4 at Elon University. The event, titled “Body Cameras, Big Data, and Privacy: 21 st Century Technology, Cybersecurity, and the Fourth Amendment,” will focus on the implications of government and...Read more
February 22, 2012

Legal Landmines of Social Media Event

The Greensboro Bar Association and Greensboro Public Library will present "Legal Landmines of Social Media" on February 22, 2012 at 2:00 pm at the Central Library location at 219 North Church Street. Brooks Pierce lawyers Jimmy Adams, Bryan Starrett and Dorrian Horsey will be featured speakers...Read more

Recognitions

The 2018 edition of Benchmark Litigation ’s “40 & Under Hot List” recognized Brooks Pierce...(read more)
The 2017 edition of Benchmark Litigation’s “Under 40 Hot List” recognized Brooks Pierce partners...(read more)

Recent Publications & Media

Brooks Pierce Names New Partner in the Greensboro Office

Firm News
/
January 4, 2017
Brooks Pierce is pleased to announce that Bryan Starrett, an attorney in the Greensboro office, has been named a partner in the firm. “Bryan is an exceptional attorney who has made significant contributions to our clients and our firm, while also...(read more)