NC Court of Appeals Judge (3)

Chris Dillon

• Currently a solo law practitioner, representing groups including the state
• A licensed attorney for over 20 years
• Worked for the large firm Young Moore & Henderson
• Worked in real estate; a licensed real estate broker
• Helped found CapStone Bank

Survey highlights:

• Experienced in real estate and small business (through founding a bank)
• Supported by Democrats, Republicans and unaffiliated voters

“Since the Court hears over 90% of the appeals in our State ranging in almost every area of law, the Court would benefit from having at least one of its 15 judges who, not only extensive legal experience, but also extensive experience working in the small business community.”

Cressie Thigpen*

• Incumbent since 2010
• Special Superior Court Judge, 2008-10
• Partner at Thigpen, Blue, Stephens and Fellers, 1976-2008
• President, North Carolina State Bar, 1999-2000
• Solo practitioner, 1974-76
• Staff Attorney, Durham County Legal Aid Society, July 1973 – December 1973

Survey highlights:

• Focuses on providing a fair and respectful forum
  “Judges are not allowed to promise very much, but I can promise one thing: I will carefully read every word, study every document, and prepare fully for every case, so that I might deliver a fair judgment for everyone.”