Adam Mitchell

Adam Mitchell graduated Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Duke University in 1998. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Mitchell taught third grade in East Palo Alto, California. During his time in the classroom, he earned a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the University of San Francisco. After teaching for three years, he was elected to the school board as part of a community-wide effort dedicated to improving student achievement and restoring fiscal stability. Mr. Mitchell served a four-year term on the board, and was elected president during his first year in office.

While serving on the school board, Mr. Mitchell entered law school at the University of California at Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall). He graduated in 2007 and was awarded academic prizes in civil procedure and trial advocacy.

Mr. Mitchell’s practice is focused on education and election law. In his education law practice, Mr. Mitchell assists school systems across North Carolina with a variety of legal issues. He regularly handles complex personnel matters and investigations, and advises clients on matters related to the open meetings, public records, policy revisions, special education, school construction, and other matters. He has also handled litigation in both state and federal courts on behalf of school system clients.

Mr. Mitchell has assisted individuals and candidates in a variety of elections matters, including successful election protests and residency challenges. He has also represented a political party in litigation concerning ballot access and has handled a variety of matters under the Voting Rights Act, including seeking preclearance under Section 5. Mr. Mitchell is knowledgeable about redistricting issues and has represented cities, counties, and school districts on redistricting matters following the 2010 census.

Mr. Mitchell is a public school board lawyer.

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North Carolina

Since 2007

Attorney

Tharrington Smith, LLP

2007 - Current

University of San Francisco

M. Ed | Educational Leadership

University of California - Berkeley

J.D. (2007)

2007

Honors: Awarded academic prizes in civil procedure and trial advocacy.

Duke University

B.S. (1998)

1998

Honors: Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Best Law Firms

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers

2018

Rising Star

North Carolina Super Lawyers

2017

Best Law Firms

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers

2017

Rising Star

North Carolina Super Lawyers

2016

Best Law Firms

U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers

2016

Wake County Bar Association

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10th Judicial District Bar

Member

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North Carolina Bar Association

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Eastern District of North Carolina

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Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

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