News & Notices

Mary March Exum, who was disbarred for client fund mismanagement and client communication violations, intends to apply for reinstatement to the North Carolina State Bar.

In recent months, the North Carolina State Bar's Client Security Fund has received numerous claims for reimbursement from clients of disbarred attorney Jonathan W. Washburn.

Vasiliki (Celia) Pistolis was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on October 7, 2025, in Chapel Hill, NC during Legal Aid's Statewide Summit. The award was presented by former North Carolina State Bar Executive Director Alice Mine and former State Bar President John Silverstein. Ashley Campbell, CEO of Legal Aid of North Carolina, also participated in the presentation.

Matthew Ragaller of South Carolina intends to file a petition for reinstatement before the Disciplinary Hearing Commission.

Donald R. Vaughan was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on September 18, 2025, at Starmount Forest Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina.

John P. “Jack” O’Hale was presented with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award on September 18, 2025 at a ceremony at the State Bar Building in Raleigh, North Carolina. State Bar President Matthew W. Smith presented the award.

On September 18, 2025, the North Carolina State Bar posthumously honored the late Judge Malcolm J. Howard with the John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award.

James Barrett Receives Distinguished Service Award on August 28th 2025.

Edwin M. Speas, Jr. Honored with John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award