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Douglas H. Pearson
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Biography
I established The Pearson Law Firm, PLLC in 2015 after over 15 years of experience as a trial attorney. I have extensive experience in criminal law, prosecuting at all levels from misdemeanors to murder. I've also prosecuted numerous jury trials involving DWI, drug trafficking, white-collar crimes, insurance fraud, arson, and murder. I understand the ramifications of speeding and DWI/DUI offenses on your driving record, license and insurance expenses. I are here to help you understand your options and work to negotiate the best outcome for you.
I have always called the mountains of Western North Carolina home, growing up in Morganton, North Carolina before attending The McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. I majored in English at Appalachian State University and went on to earn my law degree at the Oklahoma City University School of Law.
My law practice began in Eastern North Carolina. I was an Assistant District Attorney in the 4th Prosecutorial District from 1999 until 2004 at which time I transferred to the 29th Prosecutorial District, continuing as an Assistant District Attorney until 2005. I then entered private practice with an estate planning firm in Asheville. In 2007, the elected District Attorney asked me to return to the D.A.’s office and focus on superior court jury trials in Transylvania, Henderson, and Polk Counties. I was appointed by Governor Pat McCrory as Acting District Attorney on May 15, 2013. I have also had the honor of being appointed special prosecutor in counties outside my home district.
I attended, and later assisted in the curriculum development for, the Arson Training for Prosecutors course presented by The Bureau for Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF). I was also an expert speaker at the North Carolina Crime Information Exchange Conference. I have served as a member of the Arson Task Force in both the 4th and 29th districts, and on the Henderson County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, and Child Fatality Prevention Task Force.
During my off time I enjoy cycling, mountaing biking, running, boating, camping and relaxing outside.
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Licensed in North Carolina for 26 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1999
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The Pearson Law Firm, PLLC
104 1st Ave E, Hendersonville, NC, 28792
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Posted by Sean | March 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
First class client experience
I received a speeding ticket and there was a risk I would have my licensed revoked. I had the good fortune of finding Mr. Pearson and he was superb. He returned my initial email inquiry almost immediately and made himself available for a telephone consultation. He was professional, meticulous, appro...
Posted by Leon | February 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Excellent lawyer.
Did everything he said he was going to do. In a timely manner. Stayed in touch and let you know what was going on at all times. I would recommend Doug to anybody.
Posted by Jeffrey | November 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Out of state speeding ticket
I am from out of state, and received a speeding ticket while on vacation. I called around to try and find a lawyer that could handle it for me, and eventually landed on Mr. Pearson. He was very personable and offered the best deal I could find. The charge got reduced to a non-moving violation, and di...
Posted by Rylee | April 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Excellent experience with Mr. Pearson
They are extremely helpful and informative about the whole process and always provided quick responses to my questions. I believe I had the best care possible through them for a very reasonable price! He is the ideal lawyer I would want in any case.
Posted by Dwight | November 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Thank You Mr. Pearson
I contacted Mr. Pearson to represent me in a traffic issue. Mr. Pearson and his team were outstanding. The attention to detail, the responsiveness, the willingness to explain the process, their accessibility....was best in class. If - in the event - that I need legal representation and counsel, I wil...
Douglas H. Pearson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Doug is one of the most meticulous and intelligent attorneys I know. He will always put the needs of his clients above all else. I would trust Doug with my own personal legal needs. Jason Peltz Worley & Peltz, PLLC"
"As a former prosecutor, Doug has trial experience possessed by few defense attorneys. Doug is a zealous advocate and well respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Pearson is an excellent attorney who is always knowledgable and well prepared."
"I have always found Mr. Pearson to be professional and well prepared in any matter he has. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Pearson is an excellent attorney. He has extensive experience in the area of criminal law, and has a strong work ethic."
"Doug's experience as a prosecutor serves him well in private practice, and he is known in the community as a hard working and capable attorney. His significant trial experience gives him an advantage when working with with other areas of litigation as well, and he moves to lay out strategy for negotiations or trial with equal ease."
"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. Doug is a great attorney, highly skilled trial attorney and compassionate with clients and easy to work with. Very well respected attorney in the legal field in WNC. If you have civil litigation or any type of criminal, felony, misdemeanor or DWI trial work, Doug is your attorney in the Henderson, Polk and Transylvania area."
"Mr. Pearson is one of the most experienced and knowledgable attorneys I have ever worked with. He handles all of his client's cases with great care and compassion. I highly recommend his legal services. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney, The Pearson Law Firm, PLLC
2015 - 2015
Attorney, Gillett Stallings Law Office, PLLC
2013 - 2013
Acting District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney, 29B Prosecutorial District
2013 - 2015
Senior Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney, 29B Prosecutorial District
2007 - 2013
Superior Court Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney, 29B Prosecutorial District
2005 - 2007
Attorney, Strauss & Associates, PA
2004 - 2005
Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney, 29th Prosecutorial District
2000 - 2004
Chief District Court Assistant District Attorney, Office of The District Attorney, NC 4th Prosecutorial District
1999 - 2000
Assistant District Attorney, Office of The District Attorney, NC 4th Prosecutorial District
Associations
2006 - Present
District 29B Bar AssociationMember
North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section
North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section
2015 - 2016
District 29B Bar AssociationVice President
2002 - 2004
Duplin County Bar Association, Indigent Attorney Committee
Education
1998
Oklahoma City University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Appalachian State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2010
North Carolina Crime Information Exchange Conference
Investigating Insurance Fraud
Languages
English