Chad W. Essick

3600 Glenwood Avenue

Raleigh, NC 

Direct: 919.783.2896

Fax: 919.783.1075

cessick@poynerspruill.com

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Areas of Practice

Legislative Representation, Land Use and Environmental Litigation

 

Education

J.D., Campbell University, 2006

  • North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers Advocacy Award

B.A., Summa Cum Laude, North Carolina State University, 2003

  • Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, and Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Societies

Profile

Chad joined Poyner & Spruill in September of 2006 where he represents clients before the North Carolina General Assembly on multiple issues, including healthcare, tax, and business and corporate affairs. 

Chad also assists in a variety of litigation matters including:

  • The representation of land owners, developers, and local governments in state and federal court as well as before local Boards of Adjustment, City Councils, and County Commissioners on matters relating to zoning, permitting, variances, annexations, special use permits, site plans, subdivisions and road closings.
  • The representation of clients in administrative and civil dispute resolution, litigation and appeals pertaining to State regulatory compliance, permitting, penalties, and professional licensure.

Professional/Community Activities

North Carolina Professional Lobbyist Association

North Carolina Young Lobbyist Association

Registered North Carolina Lobbyist

Wake County Bar Association

North Carolina Bar Association

NC Big Sweep, Board of Directors, 2007 - present

Publications

Overview of the North Carolina Environmental Policy Act, 2008

The 2006 Amendments to the Landfill Franchise Statute and the Pending Solid Waste Act of 2007, July 2007

Prior Legal Experience

Lobbyist/Governmental Relations, Edmisten and Webb Law Firm, Raleigh, NC, 2002 – 2003