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. 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.

John practices primarily in the areas of liability defense and litigation, focusing on commercial business and construction defect litigation. He provides counsel to and litigates on behalf of a broad range of clients, including insurance companies, businesses, corporations, government entities, and individuals. John has successfully litigated matters on behalf of his clients throughout North Carolina’s state and appellate courts.

Before joining Teague Campbell, John served as law clerk to the Deputy Chief Justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court. 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.

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