John recognizes that each case deserves a tailored approach to fit a client’s needs. Whether that means early resolution, or a more aggressive strategy, John has the experience to deliver results. He provides counsel to a broad range of clients, including insurance companies, businesses, corporations, government entities, and individuals. Drawing upon an appellate background, John brings an insider’s understanding to the appellate process and approaches legal matters with an eye toward navigating the long-term strategy. Over the past 20 years, John has successfully litigated matters on behalf of his clients throughout North Carolina’s state and appellate courts.

In addition to complex insurance litigation, John’s practice focuses on the needs of public sector clients. He is co-chair of the Public Sector Services team and currently serves as interim County Attorney for Jackson County. He supports the public sector team on a variety of substantive issues, including local governance, contracts and ordinances, and litigated matters.

John received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from North Carolina State University and his Juris Doctor from Appalachian School of Law in Virginia. While in law school he was a member of the Natural Resources Law Journal and Phi Alpha Delta. Before joining Teague Campbell, John served as law clerk to the Deputy Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court.

John is the past Chair for the Construction Law Section of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (NCADA), and a past member of the NCADA Executive Board Young Lawyers’ Committee. He is also a member of the Property and Liability Resource Bureau and the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys.

In his free time, John enjoys spending time with his family and appreciating the mountain town they call home.