Practice Areas
- Alternate Dispute Resolution Litigation
- Appellate Practice Litigation
- Internal Investigations & Criminal Defense Litigation
- Litigation
Education
- J.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1965; Board of Editors, North Carolina Law Review; Order of the Coif; Phi Delta Phi
- LL.M., University of Virginia, 1984
- S.J.D., University of Virginia, 1994
- A.B., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1962, Phi Beta Kappa; Order of the Golden Fleece; Order of the Grail; Order of the Old Well
Bar & Court Admissions
- North Carolina, 1965
- All North Carolina Courts
- U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals in the Fourth Circuit
Willis (Bill) P. Whichard
- Research Triangle Office
- TEL: (919) 286-8054
- FAX: (919) 416-8354
williswhichard@mvalaw.com
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A former North Carolina state representative and senator, as well as Supreme Court justice and law school dean, Bill Whichard applies his extensive judicial and legislative experience in advising and mentoring MVA litigation attorneys, focusing on appellate litigation for Moore & Van Allen clients.
He also assists with evaluating new matters, developing arguments, reviewing pleadings and documents, and supplying other trial support, giving MVA clients seasoned counsel that can materially affect dispute outcomes.
He has also served as a mediator and arbitrator in major, multimillion-dollar litigation.
Mr. Whichard has lectured and written extensively on North Carolina politics, law and history. Further, his commitment to public service and community betterment has earned him numerous honors and recognitions during his distinguished career.
Of Note
- Member, North Carolina House of Representatives, 1970-1974
- Member, North Carolina Senate, 1974-1980
- Judge, North Carolina Court of Appeals, 1980-1986
- Associate justice, North Carolina Supreme Court, 1986-1998
- Dean and professor of law, Campbell University, 1999-2006
- Christopher Crittenden Award, North Carolina Literary and Historical Association
- Distinguished Service Medal, University of North Carolina General Alumni Association
- Outstanding Appellate Judge Award, North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
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Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Durham County Bar Association
- UNC Law Alumni Association (President, 1978-79; First Vice President, 1977-78; Second Vice President 1976-77; Board of Directors, 1971-73; 1979-82)