Atty. Ed Turlington
Having served in key leadership positions in state and federal government, Ed Turlington uses this experience to serve clients in a variety of industries, including health care, transportation and education. Much of his time is spent advising technology companies on legal issues and public policy matters.
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About Ed Turlington at a glance
Ed Turlington is a business, litigation, and government attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. Admitted to practice in North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association. Educated at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (JD, 1982) and Duke University (BA, 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Having served in key leadership positions in state and federal government, Ed Turlington uses this experience to serve clients in a variety of industries, including health care, transportation and education
- Much of his time is spent advising technology companies on legal issues and public policy matters
- Ed has a distinguished record of public service
- He has served as Chief of Staff to both the Governor and Lt. Governor of North Carolina, as Special Assistant/Counsel to a United States Senator, and as a national advisor to three presidential candidates
- Given his government experience, Ed represents clients before the executive branch, legislative branch, and agencies on a variety of matters
- In his practice, he works to impact government policy through interactions with senior government officials, regulatory and administrative agencies, and drafting and building support for legislation
- He has been ranked by the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research in the top three percent of all registered lobbyists in the state
- His work includes representing clients in procurement and contract matters with state agencies such as the Department of Information Technology, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Health and Human Services
- In his roles as an attorney and public policy leader, Ed has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Fox, CSPAN, NPR and the BBC
- He has also been quoted in the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal
- Ed represents a variety of businesses in the fields of media, communications and technology
- He spends much of his time advising tech companies on contracts, procurement and taxation, and served as state government counsel to the North Carolina Tech Association since 2005
- An active lobbyist, Ed works for policies that help grow technology jobs in North Carolina and across the nation
- Ed counsels health care organizations on a variety of regulatory and legal issues, including legislation related to the industry
- His practice includes representing companies that provide health insurance and services (both to individuals and correctional institutions) and companies that operate hospitals
- Ed counsels businesses on economic incentives and works to impact government policies, such as state tax laws and regulations, in an effort to create jobs in North Carolina
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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