Brooks Pierce partner Charles F. Marshall III has been named vice chancellor and general counsel for the University of North Carolina effective Sept. 16. “Charles has been a great asset to Brooks Pierce since joining the firm in 2003, bringing...(read more)
Firm News
55 Brooks Pierce Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2020 Guide
The 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America © recognized 55 Brooks Pierce attorneys as industry leaders. In addition, 11 attorneys in the firm were also recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas. The Best Lawyers in...(read more)
Thomas Varnum Named One of Wilmington’s Top Young Leaders
Thomas Varnum, a partner in the Wilmington office of Brooks Pierce, has been included in the inaugural class of “40 Under 40” award recipients, presented by StarNews Media and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. The award recognizes young...(read more)
Insights
North Carolina Legislative Update, July 26, 2019
The week at the General Assembly ended without a budget veto override or compromise on the budget. Legislators considered bills on a variety of other topics. Budget Bill ( H966 ) & Other Appropriations Bills ( H961 , H111 ) Governor Roy Cooper...(read more)
North Carolina Legislative Update, July 12, 2019
This week at the General Assembly ended without a budget veto override or new budget bill and legislators considered bills on a variety of topics as they inched closer to the end of session. Budget Bill ( H966 ) & Supplemental Appropriations (...(read more)
North Carolina Legislative Update, June 28, 2019
While the focus at the General Assembly this week was on the budget bill, legislators also considered a number of bills on other topics. Budget Bill ( H966 ) A conference report for the budget bill covering two fiscal years beginning July 1 passed...(read more)