David Phillips
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience as Assistant District Attorney at the Administrative Office of the Courts. Proven expertise in legal research and negotiation, successfully resolving numerous cases through plea agreements. Adept at public speaking and trial preparation, demonstrating a commitment to excellence in all legal endeavors.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant District Attorney
Administrative Office of the Courts
Fayetteville, NC
04.2019 - Current
- Prepared indictments for grand jury review and drafted plea agreements.
- Negotiated settlements with defense attorneys to resolve cases efficiently.
- Conducted legal research, prepared memoranda and briefs, and argued motions in criminal cases.
- Disposed of numerous Superior Court and District Court cases through plea deals, trials, or dismissals.
- Managed bond forfeiture and vehicle seizure hearings in District Court.
- Assisted public with traffic inquiries and courthouse matters.
In-House Counsel
Cumberland County Board of Education
Fayetteville, NC
06.2003 - 03.2018
- Managed legal affairs for Cumberland County Board of Education, a nine-member elected body.
- Provided general counsel to school administrators, superintendent, and executive directors.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and rules governing school operations.
- Conducted regular training with school administrators to ensure compliance with existing and new laws.
- Managed all employment disputes, to include EEOC complaints, lawsuits in Federal and State court, other insurance claims.
- Attended and served as parliamentarian at all regular and special board meetings.
Soldier
U.S. Army Active Duty
Fort Bragg, NC
02.1992 - 05.1995
- I served as the company clerk for the headquarters of an airborne infantry platoon of 132 soldiers.
- Maintained all personnel files, records, and other essential documents to include, jump logs and Army Physical Fitness Test results.
- Conducted combat parachute operations and maintained the company communications equipment during those operations
- Honorable Discharge and Disabled Veteran status.
Education
J.D. - Law
Regent University School of Law
Virginia Beach, VA05-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
Pembroke, NC05-1997
Skills
- Legal research and writing
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Collaborative client engagement
- Specialized in employment law and school law
Certification
- Licensed N.C. attorney since 2002
- Served as Chair of the Interstate Commission on Military Children
- Served as member and President of the Arts Council of Fayetteville
Timeline
Assistant District Attorney
Administrative Office of the Courts
04.2019 - Current
In-House Counsel
Cumberland County Board of Education
06.2003 - 03.2018
Soldier
U.S. Army Active Duty
02.1992 - 05.1995
J.D. - Law
Regent University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of North Carolina At Pembroke
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