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Areas of Practice
Litigation, Construction Law
Education
J.D., cum laude, Harvard Law School,
1955
B.S.B.A., University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, 1952
Profile
During his years of practice, George has
represented all parties to the various project delivery systems in both the
private and public sectors. He has handled disputes ranging up to
multimillions of dollars, appearing for his clients in mediation,
arbitration and litigation in state and federal courts.
George has been a certified arbitrator on the
American Arbitrator Association National Panel of Arbitrators since 1968.
He has served as sole arbitrator and on tripartite panels of arbitrators in
both commercial and construction matters.
In construction, George has negotiated and
drafted contracts and joint venture agreements. He has represented various
parties in disputes involving change orders, scheduling, mechanics liens,
terminations, and bid, payment and performance bonds.
George has also litigated in other areas of
law including desegregation, family law, real estate, premises liability,
developer-house owner associations, caveat actions, elective share claims,
and North Carolina school law. He served as the attorney for the Wayne
County Board of Education for 20 years.
Professional/Community Activities
American Bar Association, Construction
Industry Forum and Litigation Sections
American Arbitration Association, National
Panel of Arbitrators, 1968 – present
North Carolina Bar Association, Construction
Law and Litigation Sections
- Council Member, Construction Law Section
Alderman, City of Goldsboro
Co-Chair, Goldsboro United Way
Notable Accomplishments
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
(Construction Law), 2005 – 2008
Recognized in Law & Politics
magazine’s North Carolina “Super Lawyers” (Construction Law), 2006 – 2007
Recognized in Business North Carolina
Magazine’s “Legal Elite” (Litigation), 2004 – 2005
Prior Legal Experience
Ward & Smith, P.A., Wilmington, NC, 2002 –
2007
Rountree & Seagle, Wilmington, NC, 1991 –
2002
Freeman, Edwards & Vinson, Goldsboro, NC,
1966 – 1991
Bland & Freeman, Goldsboro, NC, 1955 – 1966
Jurisdictions Licensed
North Carolina (all state courts); United
States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; United States District Court
for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina
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