Chad Ray Donnahoo

Chad Ray Donnahoo

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Education Lawyer at Asheville, NC
Practice Areas: Education, State, Local And Municipal Law

674 Merrimon Ave., Suite 210, Asheville, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 18 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2007

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Location

Campbell Shatley, PLLC

674 Merrimon Ave., Suite 210, Asheville, NC, 28804

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Chad Ray Donnahoo's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dan and Bonita | November 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Client

We lost our home during Hurricane Helene. We filed a claim with our insurance company and were denied. A family member gave us Chad’s phone number. Chad did an outstanding job carefully reviewing our policy and how it applied to North Carolina law. He sent a letter to our insurance company expla...ining how and why we should be covered. Yes they decided to pay our claim. Chad made us feel very comfortable through the process. We are thrilled with the results!

Posted by Jeremy Gibbs | March 9, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thoughtful and consistent

I worked with Chad in my roles both as a senior school district administrator and as a community college trustee. He does excellent work providing clear and accurate advice. He knows the law and thinks through the implications of decision-making very well.

Posted by Don Tomas | March 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

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"Great Attorney"

I have had the privilege of working with Chad for more than 6 years and have always found him to be professional, knowledgeable and timely in his responses and to the college's needs. I have found his advice to be very sound. He not only works for you but with you. His expertise has been invaluabl...e and has been an important asset to the college's legal team.

Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

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Excellent Work

Chad was on retainer for our school system and provided excellent service, advice, and counsel. He represented our interests well and was in tune to the political atmosphere in which we work. His work was timely, thorough, well researched, and accurate.

Posted by Dennis King | March 6, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Professional evaluation of Chad Donahoo

I have consulted with Chad over a period of ten years as a vice president, and president of a medium sized community college. I find his advice to be insightful, clear, and consistently sound. He is quick to respond which makes dealing with sensitive and timely issues easier. I have also enjoyed a nu...mber of presentations he has given at conferences. His presentations are easy to understand and entertaining.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2018

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Attorney, Campbell Shatley, PLLC

2019 - 2025

Attorney, Law Office of Elston, Donnahoo & Williams

2009 - 2019

Attorney, Campbell Shatley, PLLC

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Roberts & Stevens, PA

Associations

2020 - 2024

All Souls Counseling Center

Chair

2018 - 2019

North Carolina Association of Community College Attorneys

Chair

2018 - 2019

North Carolina Bar Association, Education Law Section

Chair

2017 - 2018

North Carolina Bar Association, Education Law Section

Chair Elect

2016 - 2017

North Carolina Bar Association, Education Law Section

Secretary

2015 - 2017

North Carolina Association of Community College Attorneys

Vice Chair

2015 - 2020

All Souls Counseling Center

Vice Chair

2014 - 2019

North Carolina Bar Association, Education Law Section, Nominations Committee

Council Member

2009 - 2024

All Souls Counseling Center

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Hyatt v. Miller

Plaintiff's Victory

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Education

2007

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

J.D.

2003

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Master of Arts in Teaching

2002

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees

Pension Spiking Liability

2018

North Carolina Assocation of Community College Trustees

Send Lawyers, Guns and Money (Understand Your Community College's Liability)

2017

North Carolina Bar Association, Education Law CLE

K-12 Teacher Academic Freedom

2017

North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees

Religious Accomodations - Dealing with Employees and Students Requests

2016

North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees

Employment Free Speech Issues

2016

North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees

Construction Law Update - Informal Range Construction Projects

2015

North Carolina Association of Community College Trustees

I'm Going to Make Him an Offer He Can't Refuse - Legal Implications of Forced Resignations

2014

NCSBA 2014 Personnel Law Conference

The Impact of the Affordable Car Act

2014

23rd Annual Fall School Law Conference

Social Media: Battling the Modern Day Medusa

2011

NCSBA 2011 Personnel Law Conference

Overview of the Dismissal and Nonrenewal Process for Licensed Employees

Languages

English

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