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Mr. Edwards is a principal with the Firm practicing in the area of civil litigation. Mr. Edwards graduated from Duke University with a double major in Political Science and Sociology.  He also received his Juris Doctor degree from the Duke University School of Law.  Mr. Edwards focuses his practice on commercial litigation and is a certified mediator.

In 2002, Edwards was selected by Triangle Business Journal for its “40 Under 40” list that recognizes outstanding Research Triangle leaders under 40 years of age. In 2004, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly profiled him in its series on “Up and Coming Lawyers in North Carolina. In 2006, Edwards was awarded the William L. Thorpe Pro Bono Attorney Award by the North Carolina Bar Association, which recognizes attorneys who provide exceptional pro bono legal assistance to low-income citizens in North Carolina. In 2011, he was selected for the North Carolina Bar Association’s Citizen Lawyer Award, which honors attorneys for exemplary public service activities. In 2012, Edwards served as President of the Wake County Bar Association. He is currently serving as a member of the North Carolina State Bar Council.

Mr. Edwards’ community involvement is extensive.  He is Assistant Pastor for Calvary Chapel in Apex, North Carolina, a member of the Board of Directors and Vice-President of Central Children’s Home of North Carolina, a member of the Board of Governors for the Safety and Health Council of North Carolina, a founding member of the United Minority Contractors of North Carolina, past president of the African-American Real Estate Professionals of North Carolina, past chair of the Young Lawyers Division of the North Carolina Bar Association, past president of the Construction Professionals Network of North Carolina’s (CPN), past member of the Disciplinary Hearings Commission of the North Carolina State Bar, and past chair of the Client Security Fund of the North Carolina State Bar.

J.D., Duke University School of Law

B.A., Duke University

North Carolina

• U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
• U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina

Certified Mediator

North Carolina Bar Association

Wake County Bar Association

North Carolina State Bar Council

North Carolina State Bar Client Security Fund

African American Real Estate Professionals of North Carolina

Assistant Pastor, Calvary Chapel, Apex, North Carolina

Central Children’s Home of North Carolina 

Board of Governors, Safety and Health Council of North Carolina

Founding Member, United Minority Contractors of North Carolina,

“What the Prequalification Statute Really Means,” Seminar, November 13, 2014

“Contractors, Be Aware of Wage Violations,” American DBE Magazine, Spring 2014

“Understanding NC House Bill 857 Design Build and Public-Private Partnerships,” April 30, 2014

“Understanding North Carolina’s Amended Lien Law,” Seminar, October 9, 2012

Citizen Lawyer Award, North Carolina Bar Association, 2011

William L. Thorpe Pro Bono Attorney Award, North Carolina Bar Association, 2006

Up and Coming Lawyers in North Carolina, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, 2004

40 Under 40, Triangle Business Journal, 2002