Practicing Law in Eastern North Carolina for more than 25 years
Jeff has lived on the Outer Banks and practiced law for over 27 years. A 1991 graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law, he is a veteran of the United States Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps. While in the Navy, he served in various capacities, including the Force Judge Advocate for Commander Naval Forces Marianas, Prosecutor, Defense Counsel and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney.
Jeff began practicing law in the Outer Banks with one of the oldest local law firms concentrating in civil, and criminal litigation. Jeff has successfully litigated various and numerous civil cases as well as many very serious criminal offenses, including winning a full acquittal in a murder trial.
The large majority of Jeff's experience, however, is rooted in real estate development, sales, financing and insurance. He has spent over 15 years as the general counsel for one of the largest vacation rental companies in the nation. Similarly, he founded and operated a mortgage brokerage company, an insurance agency and created H2OBX Waterpark, a 50 million dollar resort located in Currituck, North Carolina. He currently serves as a Commissioner for the North Carolina Real Estate Commission and is the past President of the North Carolina Vacation Rental Managers Association and Chairman of the Outer Banks Chamber of Commerce. Jeff is a licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker and Property Insurance Agent. From development to finance, sales, and regulatory matters, Jeff is highly experienced and accomplished.
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Practice Areas
Traffic, DWI and criminal
For more than 25 years, Jeff has successfully handled traffic, DWI and state and federal felony criminal offenses in Northeastern North Carolina.
Estate planning
As a son of one surviving elderly parent, Jeff is personally familiar with wills, trusts and power of attorneys. He intimately understands the necessity of comprehensive estate and succession planning for you and your loved ones.
Personal injury
From serious personal injury claims to property damage, Jeff will zealously advocate on your behalf. As a licensed attorney, and a licensed property insurance agent, Jeff has the knowledge and experience to represent your best interests.
family law
Jeff understands the emotional elements as well as the legal complexities of separation agreements, divorce, child custody, alimony and equitable distribution.
real estate
As a current Commissioner on the North Carolina Real Estate Commission, a licensed North Carolina Real Estate Broker and former owner of a mortgage brokerage and insurance agency, Jeff is deeply knowledgeable with all aspects of real estate brokerage, development, insurance and financing.
business development
As the founder and a co-owner of H2OBX Waterpark, a 50 million dollar resort employing over 400 people annually, as well as the owner and operator of a real estate development company, a mining operation and pest control company, Jeff fully understands all the business and legal issues of forming and operating a multitude of businesses.
“From wrongful death claims on our trawlers, to negotiating international disputes at the Embassy of Argentina, to assisting us with every aspect of our family planning, and ultimately to selling our company, Jeff’s counsel, advice and friendship over the years was invaluable.”
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