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Ray is a partner in the litigation department and has tried over fifty jury cases to verdict. Ray focuses his practice on civil and criminal litigation, in particular, complex commercial, insurance coverage, and tort litigation, including shareholder and partnership disputes, representation of professionals in disciplinary proceedings and First Amendment representation.
Ray is recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America in litigation and he is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He is also a speaker on how to handle the press in highly publicized cases.
Representative Matters
Obtained permanent injunction in pro bono National Environmental Policy Act case against the United States Navy on behalf of two Eastern North Carolina counties to prevent construction of an outlying landing field.
National trial counsel for manufactured housing client involving death and serious injury cases.
Defended an international insurance brokerage firm for alleged errors and omissions in the procurement of fidelity coverage.
Defended and prosecuted claims for directors and officers liability coverage for major financial institution and investment capital firm.
Defended major American denomination and North Carolina group home in alleged sexual abuse claims.
Represented professionals before North Carolina Medical Board, North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Board of Nursing, and North Carolina Board of Psychiatrists proceedings.
Defended and prosecuted claims for dissolution of real estate, professional partnerships, and corporations.
Publications, Presentations and Awards
North Carolina Super Lawyers, Business Litigation, 2007-2008
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine, Litigation, 2005-2008
Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, 2001-2008
Large Firm Pro Bono Services Award, North Carolina Bar Association, 2005
Named "Guardian of the Environment" by The Charlotte Observer, 2005
"Dealing with the Press," North Carolina Bar Association and Mecklenburg County Bar
"Dealing with the Difficult Attorney," North Carolina Bar Association and Mecklenburg County Bar
"Insurance Coverage for Economic Torts," American Bar Association, Summer 1998
"Appellate Rules And Writs," North Carolina Bar Association
Professional, Civic and Community Involvement
Professional: American Board of Trial Advocates, Member, North Carolina Treasurer
IOLTA, Member and Chair, 1999-2001
Legal Aid of North Carolina, Board Member, 2004-present
Civic/Community: Arts and Science Council, 1998-present; Executive Committee, 2000-2002
Community School of the Arts, Board of Directors and President
Spirit Square Center for the Arts and Education, Board of Directors and President. | 