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Originally from Pennsylvania, Rick Sharpless received his law degree
from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1984. While there, he served
as a staff member and Articles Editor of the North Carolina Law Review and received the
Order of the Coif.
Mr. Sharpless has practiced in Greensboro, North Carolina since his admission to the bar
in 1984. After practicing at another Greensboro law firm for several years, Mr.
Sharpless co-founded what is now Sharpless & Stavola, P.A. in 1990.
Rick Sharpless has tried over 50 civil cases to verdict across North Carolina.
Significant trials in recent years include personal injury, sexual harassment, and
business contract and tort disputes. A number of claims have involved amounts in
controversy of several million dollars. In addition to civil litigation matters, Mr.
Sharpless has represented parties in arbitration and professional licensing matters and
before regulatory licensing agencies. Mr. Sharpless has a particular interest in
accounting matters, and he regularly represents and advises professional accounting firms
on a variety of issues. Mr. Sharpless has received Martindale-Hubbell's highest
"AV" rating.
In addition to his law practice, Mr. Sharpless routinely speaks on a variety of topics
ranging from construction law to accounting malpractice. When away from his
practice, he enjoys ice, rock and alpine climbing, cycling and running, working on his
family horse farm, travel, good times and good food with his wife, Nancy, and their two
daughters, Jessica and Holly.
Memberships:
• North Carolina State Bar, 1984
• American, North Carolina, and Greensboro Bar Associations
| Reported Cases: |
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St. Paul Fire & Marine Ins. Co. v. Vigilant Ins. Co., 919
F.2d 235 (4th Cir. 1990) |
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Gaston Memorial Hosp. v. Virginia Ins. Reciprocal, 80 F.Supp.2d
549 (W.D.N.C. 1999) |
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Shumaker v. United States, 714 F.Supp. 154 (M.D.N.C. 1988) |
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Reagin v. Terry, 675 F.Supp. 297 (M.D.N.C. 1986) |
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In re Foreclosure, 346 N.C. 127, 484 S.E.2d 546 (1997) |
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FCR Greensboro v. C & M Invs., 341 N.C. 648, 462 S.E.2d 510
(1995) |
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Nelson v. Battle Forest Friends Meeting, 335 N.C. 133, 436 S.E.2d
122 (1993) |
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Henlajon v. Branch Hwys., Inc., 149 N.C.App. 329, 560 S.E.2d 598
(2002) |
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Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson, P.A. v. Smith, 139 N.C.App. 1,
532 S.E.2d 815 (2000) |
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Smith v. Privette, 128 N.C.App. 490, 495 S.E.2d 395 (1998) |
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| Education: |
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J.D., with high honors, University of North Carolina, 1984 |
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A.B., Dartmouth College, 1980 |
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