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J. Duane Gilliam, Jr.
J. Duane Gilliam, Jr. was a 2014 candidate for the 12th Judicial District, which presides over Cumberland County of North Carolina.[1]
Elections
2014
See also: North Carolina judicial elections, 2014
Gilliam ran for election to the 12th Judicial District.
General: He was defeated in the general election on November 4, 2014, after receiving 41 percent of the vote. He competed against Cheri Siler-Mack.
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Judicial performance evaluation
In July 2014, the North Carolina Bar Association released the results of a survey in which it asked lawyers to rate the judicial candidates for the trial courts. The candidates were rated from one to five on five different criteria as well as on their overall performance.[2]
| J. Duane Gilliam, Jr. | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quality/Skill Rated | # of Responses | Average Rating |
| Integrity & Impartiality | 86 | 3.60 |
| Legal Ability | 89 | 3.90 |
| Professionalism | 88 | 3.76 |
| Communication | 88 | 3.53 |
| Administrative Skills | 73 | 3.70 |
| Overall Performance | 87 | 3.66 |
Education
Gilliam received his undergraduate degree from North Carolina State University and his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Campbell University School of Law.[3]
Career
Gilliam began his career as an Assistant District Attorney before starting his own law practice, Gilliam Law Firm, PLLC. Gilliam helps clients with elder law, real estate transactions, civil litigation, criminal defense, business law, special proceedings and appeals. As an appointed Public Guardian for Cumberland County, Gilliam protects the assets of many elderly and disabled citizens.[3]
Awards and associations
- Planned Giving Committee, Haymount Methodist Church
- Former mentor, NC Advocates for Justice High School Mock Trial Competition
- Board member, Methodist University Foundation
- Board member, Fayetteville Shrine Club
- Board member, North Carolina Veterinary Medical Foundation, Inc.[3]
See also
External links
Footnotes
Federal courts:
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of North Carolina, Middle District of North Carolina, Western District of North Carolina • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of North Carolina, Middle District of North Carolina, Western District of North Carolina
State courts:
Supreme Court of North Carolina • North Carolina Court of Appeals • North Carolina Superior Courts • North Carolina District Courts
State resources:
Courts in North Carolina • North Carolina judicial elections • Judicial selection in North Carolina
