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Jerry Tillett

Manteo,NC

Summary

Respected Judge with ??? years of bench experience and uncompromising approach to legal adjudication. Background in civil and criminal law, rules and procedures. Dedicated to faithful interpretation of laws with deference to legislative intent and purpose.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Resident Superior Court Judge

State Of North Carolina
01.2009 - Current

Senior Lecturing Fellow

Regent University
08.2021 - Current
  • Provided a professional perspective for the teaching of Constitutional Law and Evidence & Trial Advocacy.
  • Reviewed course design and delivery to maintain departmental standards for quality.
  • Read and understood course materials ahead of preparatory sessions.
  • Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting cases.
  • Met with students to dispense study and career advice and provide guidance and potential opportunities within chosen field.
  • Contributed to planning appropriate and engaging lessons for classroom learning applications.
  • Created excitement and enthusiasm in classroom by delivering engaging subject matter.

Resident Superior Court Judge

State Of North Carolina
01.1983 - 01.2009
  • Prepared written opinions to defend rationale of rulings and inform public of new legal precedent arising from case.
  • Determined proper sentencing, monetary fees and damages to be paid on basis of case facts and established guidelines.
  • Reviewed legal documents and memos to make determinations on pre-trial issues, motions and final rulings.
  • Met with litigants' legal counsel to discuss and decide on objections, pretrial motions, discovery issues and evidence.
  • Heard oral debate and testimony before court to establish case facts and litigants' arguments.
  • Assisted in jury selection and provided instruction and guidance to jurors during proceedings.
  • Reviewed pleadings, motions and evidence to assess admissibility and relevance to case.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Monitored court proceedings for adherence to legal procedures and rules by attorneys and litigants.

Education

J.D. -

Wake Forest University School of Law
Winston-Salem, NC
05.1983

Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
05.1980

Skills

  • Opinion Writing
  • Public Speaking
  • Legal Research
  • Attention to Detail
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Classroom Leadership
  • Research Protocols
  • Class Instruction
  • Lecturing

Timeline

Senior Lecturing Fellow

Regent University
08.2021 - Current

Senior Resident Superior Court Judge

State Of North Carolina
01.2009 - Current

Resident Superior Court Judge

State Of North Carolina
01.1983 - 01.2009

J.D. -

Wake Forest University School of Law

Bachelor of Arts - History, Political Science

Wake Forest University
Jerry Tillett