Thomas Brittain, Jr.

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Thomas McAvoy Brittain, Jr.
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Current Court Information:
North Carolina 29B Judicial District
Title:   Judge
Position:   Brittain Seat
Service:
Appointed by:   Mike Easley
Active:   2007 - 2016
Preceded by:   Mark E. Powell
Past post:   Office of the District Attorney
Past term:   2000-2007
Personal History
Bachelors:   Clemson University, 1984
Law School:   Campbell University, 1987
Candidate 2012:
Candidate for:  29B Judicial District
State:  North Carolina
Election information 2012:
Incumbent:  Yes
Election date:  November 6, 2012
Election vote:  100%ApprovedA

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Thomas McAvoy "Mack" Brittain, Jr. is a district court judge for the 29B Judicial District of North Carolina. He was appointed by then-Governor Mike Easley on March 8, 2007 to replace Mark E. Powell. He was re-elected in 2012 for a term that expires in 2016.[1][2]

Education

Campbell received his undergraduate degree from Clemson University in 1984 and his J.D. degree from Campbell University in 1987.[1]

Career

Campbell began his career as a defense attorney. Three years later, he joined the District Attorney's office, where he worked until 1994. Then, he became the first staff attorney for the Henderson County Sheriff's Office. He was also a Sheriff's deputy. In 2000, he returned to the District Attorney's office, where he worked until his judicial appointment in 2007.[1]

2012 election

Brittain was re-elected without opposition on November 6, 2012.[3][4]

See also: North Carolina judicial elections, 2012

Judicial candidate survey

The North Carolina Bar Association asked its members to rank incumbent judges with terms ending in 2012 on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being "excellent". Below are Brittain's ratings in five categories and overall:

  • Overall: 4.36
  • Integrity & Fairness: 4.46
  • Legal Ability: 4.27
  • Professionalism: 4.47
  • Communication: 4.32
  • Administrative Skills: [5]

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