Robinson Law Firm, P.A.

3 months ago

Auto-brewery syndrom? We can help. contact us today for a free consultation. ... See MoreSee Less

Robinson Law Firm, P.A.

5 months ago

After being named to the 2018 Legal Elite Hall of Fame, for criminal law, I know what an honor it is to be part of the state’s top lawyers. Congratulations to all of Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite 2019 winners!

businessnc.com/special-sections/legal-elite/ ... See MoreSee Less

Robinson Law Firm, P.A.

5 months ago

SCOTUS takes another look at "implied consent" in blood test cases. ... See MoreSee Less

Robinson Law Firm, P.A.

6 months ago

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


To: Judicial Branch Employees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 25, 2019

Chief Justice Mark Martin to Become Dean of Regent University School of Law
RALEIGH — After 26 years of service as a North Carolina judge, and more than 20 years on the Supreme Court of North Carolina, Chief Justice Mark Martin is resigning effective February 28 to become dean of Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Va.

“It has been the highest of honors to serve the people of North Carolina as their Chief Justice,” Martin stated. “I will forever cherish the memories of serving with so many amazing and capable people. It is now time to direct my focus to helping prepare the next generation of leaders.”

Following are a few interesting facts about Martin’s judicial service:

In 1998, at age 35, Martin became the youngest justice in the history of the Supreme Court of North Carolina.
In 1994, at age 31, Martin became the youngest judge in the history of the N.C. Court of Appeals.
In 1992, at age 29, Martin became the youngest superior court judge since colonial days.
In the 2014 General Election, Martin received 72% of the statewide vote, the highest percentage ever achieved by a registered Republican.
In 2015, Martin initiated a multi-disciplinary citizens’ commission to improve the administration of justice in North Carolina.
About Chief Justice Mark Martin
During his 26-year judicial career, Martin worked hard to improve the administration of justice and the rule of law. A few of his experiences include: (1) service on the U.S. Judicial Conference Federal/State Jurisdiction Committee (appointed by U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts); (2) Chair of the Conference of Chief Justices Professionalism and Competence of the Bar Committee; (3) Chair of the Board of Directors of the Appellate Judges Education Institute; (4) service on the Board of Directors of the Bolch Judicial Institute (located at Duke University); (5) service as an adjunct professor at the University of North Carolina, Duke, and North Carolina Central law schools; (6) Chair of the Chief Justice’s Commission on the Future of the Business Court; and (7) Chair of the ABA Judicial Division. In recognition of his lifetime of service to the courts, the National Center for State Courts inducted Martin into the Warren Burger Society in 2011.

Significant Opinions
Bacon v. Lee (2001): Holding that a Governor who had previously served as Attorney General was not disqualified from hearing clemency appeals filed by death row inmates.

McCrory v. Berger (2016): Rejecting the General Assembly’s attempt to appoint the majority of the members of three state commissions overseeing coal ash, oil and gas, and mining regulation

Cooper v. Berger (2018): Upholding a state law requiring Senatorial confirmation of the Governor’s nominees for cabinet posts.

###



About N.C. Judicial Branch
The Judicial Branch is an equal and distinctively separate branch and core function of government. More than 6,000 Judicial Branch employees statewide administer justice in courthouses in North Carolina’s 100 counties. The Judicial Branch budget for FY 2017 – 2018 was $530.2M, 92% of which is used to pay salaries and the remaining 8% is used for operations. The Judicial Branch receives only 2.25% of the overall State budget. More than 47% of the Judicial Branch's appropriation is equivalent to revenues collected by the courts through imposed fines and fees that are deposited in the State General Fund.

About N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts
The N.C. Administrative Office of the Courts (NCAOC) is the administrative agency for the N.C. Judicial Branch, providing administrative services to help the North Carolina court system operate more efficiently and effectively, taking into account each courthouse’s diverse needs, caseloads, and available resources.

Media Contacts
Sharon Gladwell – O 919-890-1394 | M 919-247-2173

North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts
901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, NC 27607
919-890-1000 | www.NCcourts.gov
This email was sent to communicationsoffice@nccourts.org as a North Carolina media member, or you have indicated you wish to receive these messages.

For media questions, please contact CommunicationsOffice@nccourts.org.

Facebook button LinkedIn button Twitter button YouTube button ... See MoreSee Less