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April 28, 2026

Newly Certified Specialists

Please take a moment to congratulate the following newly certified specialists: Bankruptcy Law Jeremy Harn, Consumer, Raleigh Elizabeth Lawson, Consumer, Winston-Salem Kathleen O’Malley, Business, Wilmington Elder Law Michael Casterlow, Greensboro
April 28, 2026

Public Hearing Notice

Inviting Public Comment on Child Support Guidelines
April 23, 2026

Upcoming Trust Account Random Audits

Lawyers selected for random audit are drawn from a randomized list of all active lawyers in the state. Based on the geographic plan for 2026, audits for the second quarter will be conducted in Brunswick, Cabarrus, Cumberland, Forsyth, Mecklenburg, New Hanover, Robeson, Rowan,...

Learn More About Board Certified Lawyers

Board certification formally recognizes a lawyer's proficiency and experience in a specific practice area. Key requirements:

  • Licensed & in good standing with the NC State Bar

  • Substantial involvement in the specialty field (past 5 years).

  • CLE credits in the specialty area (past 3 years)

  • Peer review approval

  • Pass the specialty exam (offered in October)

Questions? Contact Sheila Saucier (ssaucier@ncbar.gov) or Katie Seruset (kseruset@ncbar.gov), or call 919-828-4620.