Charlotte Personal Injury Lawyer


Criminal Defense and Trafiic Attorneys Serving the people of North Carolina


At Powers McCartan, we provide experienced, resourceful, professional legal defense services to people facing criminal charges throughout North Carolina. When you need a compasionate legal advocate on your side in North Carolina courts, contact the law office of Powers McCartan.

ATTORNEY PROFILES

Charlotte Personal Injury Lawyer

Tom Bush

Charlotte, North Carolina
Senior Partner
phone (704) 899-5559
877-462-3841
fax (704) 358-9079
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Tom’s practice is confined to Family Law, Equitable Distribution, Alimony, and other areas of Matrimonial Law, along with Medical Malpractice matters.

Areas of Practice:
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Alimony
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Domestic Violence
Litigation Percentage:
  • B100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions:
  • Florida, 1973
  • North Carolina, 1987
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1976
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1976
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1976
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida Trial Bar, 1976
  • U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina, 1987
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina, 1987
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina, 1987
Education:
  • University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, Tennessee,
    1973
    J.D.
  • Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida,
    1970
    B.A.
    Major: International Affairs
Classes/Seminars Taught:
  • Continuing Education Family Law Speaker, 2008
Honors and Awards:
  • American Jurisprudence Award, Outstanding Trial Practice Legislator Four Star Award, Ft. Lauderdale News, 1973
Professional Associations and Memberships:
  • Florida State Bar
  • North Carolina State Bar
  • National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 1978 – 1986
  • Mecklenburg County Bar
Past Employment Positions:
  • Broward County Public Defender’s Office, Assistant Public Defender, 1973 – 1975
  • Broward County Public Defender’s Office, Capital Crime Defender, 1975
  • State of Florida House of Representatives, 1978 – 1982
  • Oakland Park City Attorney, 1983 – 1985
  • Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, Vice-Chair, 1994 – 1996
  • Mecklenburg County Commissioner, 1994
  • Mecklenburg County Commissioner, 1998
  • Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, Chairman
Pro Bono Activities:
  • Homeless Kitchen Chef, 2005 – Present
  • Prison Ministry Chef, 2006 – Present
Languages:
  • English
Fraternities/Sororities:
  • Pi Kappa Alpha
Birth Information:
  • March 16, 1948, Daytona Beach, Florida, United States of America

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