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Our Vision

Protecting People, Preventing Injustice and Promoting Fairness

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Membership

Belong to a group that understands the unique challenges and opportunities trial attorneys face.
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Education

Learn from expertise and wisdom shared by the state’s top trial attorneys.
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Advocacy

Work for legislation, policies and decisions that put the interests of you and your clients first.

Spend a Morning at Mountain Magic

We’ve assembled a rock star lineup for Mountain Magic this year, full of nationally known attorneys speaking about big cases and cutting-edge topics. We don’t want you to miss the chance to learn from some of the most compelling figures in the legal field so, we’re offering each program at a special rate.

Join us Friday, Oct. 16 only for $300 (members)/$325 (nonmembers) or Saturday morning, Oct. 17 for $275 (members)/$300 (nonmembers).

These rates are available only until Oct. 9 so sign up now.

Register Now for Mountain Magic

Stay with NCAJ and lean into the community and the resources that help you build your practice while supporting a thriving community of trial lawyers. The 2026-27 membership year began July 1. Renew today via the myNCAJ portal or by returning the renewal form you received in the mail. 

Member Benefit: Decisis Legal Research

Decisis shares the same parent company as LexisNexis and offers an expansive library which includes both state and federal cases, statutes, court rules and more.

While the typical annual fee for Decisis is more than $1,500 annually, NCAJ is proud to offer complimentary access to Decisis as an exclusive member benefit!

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News & Insights

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Tort Claim processes at the North Carolina Industrial Commission: An Overview 
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State Bar Ethics Committee Report: July 2026
Member Moves

Wheeler Joins Benbow, Davidson, and Martin
Member Moves

Roberson Joins Blau & Hynson
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Mayer Joins Morgan Verkamp
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New NCAJ Member Discount: Mika AI Receptionist
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Why I’m an NCAJ Member

Andy Banzhoff

Kristen Dewar

Education Vice President

I have been an NCATL/NCAJ member since receiving an Outstanding Advocacy award during law school from the NCATL.  For me, NCAJ was a fantastic resource for legal education and networking with other lawyers.  As I have grown in my practice, I have also grown to understand the rich history of this organization and the positive contributions that it has made and continues to make to the legal community in North Carolina.

– Andy Banzhoff, Past president

David Sherlin

Carma Henson

Immediate Past President

I joined NCAJ a decade ago because I was told it was a great resource for like-minded attorneys. But I soon learned that NCAJ is so much more. NCAJ is an incredible community of attorneys who support each other, help educate each other and through this we make a better life for our collective clients. In short, I am a much better attorney because of my involvement with NCAJ.

– David Sherlin

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