Dispute Resolution Commission Members
The Commission is an 18-member body established by N.C. Gen. Stat. §7A-38.2. Appointments to the Commission are made by all branches of government: the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina (13 appointments, including the Chair), the Governor (one appointment), the President Pro Tempore of the Senate (one appointment), and the Speaker of the House (one appointment). In addition, the President of the North Carolina State Bar makes two appointments. By statute, membership on the Commission is to include superior and district court judges; a clerk of superior court; a district attorney, practicing attorneys, not certified to mediate; certified mediators; a court management staff member; and knowledgeable members of the public. Members serve three-year terms. Members of the Commission come from all regions of the State and both urban and rural communities.
Current Members
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Judge Phyllis Gorham, Chair 316 Princess St., Ste. 341 Wilmington, NC 28401 |
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Judge John Tyson, Vice Chair N.C. Court of Appeals PO Box 888 Raleigh, NC 27601 |
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Zachary Bolen, Esq. 1508 Brooks Avenue Raleigh, NC 27607 |
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Judge Christopher Bragg Superior Court Emergency Judge Monroe, NC |
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The Honorable Benjamin David District Attorney - D6 316 Princess Street Wilmington, NC 28401 |
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Judge Lori Hamilton 110 West Center Street Lexington, NC 27292 |
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Judge Toni King PO Box 363 Fayetteville, NC 28302 |
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Frank C. Laney, Esq. Cary, NC 27513 |
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H. David Niblock, Esq. Craige Jenkins Liipfert & Walker, LLP 110 Oakwood Drive, Ste. 300 Winston-Salem, NC 27103 |
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Ketan Soni, Esq. 301 McDowell Street, Ste. 306 Charlotte, NC 28204 |
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Judge William Southern 101 Scenic Ridge Place King, NC 27021 |
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Robin J. Stinson, Esq. Bell, Davis & Pitt Winston-Salem, NC 27101 |
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Alice Stubbs, Esq. Tharrington Smith Raleigh, NC 27601 |
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H. Randolph Sumner, Esq. Mullen, Holland & Cooper, P.A. PO Box 488 Gastonia, NC 28053 |
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Justina Tate Burke County Courthouse PO Box 796 Morganton, NC 28655 |
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David A. Wijewickrama, Esq. 95 Depot Street Waynesville, NC 28786 |
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Charlot F. Wood, Esq. Bell, Davis & Pitt PO Box 21029 Winston-Salem, NC 27120-1029 |