Ed Turlington

Ed Turlington


Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP

Recognized since 2011

Raleigh, North Carolina

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Law

Government Relations Practice

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Government Relations Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Government Relations Practice
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Having served in key leadership positions in state and federal government, Ed Turlington uses this experience to serve clients in a variety of industries, including health care, transportation and education. Much of his time is spent advising technology companies on legal issues and public policy matters.

Ed has a distinguished record of public service. He has served as Chief of Staff to both the Governor and Lt. Governor of North Carolina, as Special Assistant/Counsel to a United States Senator, and as a national advisor to three presidential candidates.

Given his government experience, Ed represents clients before the executive branch, legislative branch, and agencies on a variety of matters. In his practice, he works to impact government policy through interactions with senior government officials, regulatory and administrative agencies, and drafting and building support for legislation. He has been ranked by the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research in the top three percent of all registered lobbyists in the state.

His work includes representing clients in procurement and contract matters with state agencies such as the Department of Information Technology, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Health and Human Services.

In his roles as an attorney and public policy leader, Ed has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, Fox, CSPAN, NPR and the BBC. He has also been quoted in the New York Times, the Washington Post and the Wall Street Journal.

Ed also counsels businesses on economic incentives and works to impact government policies, such as state tax laws and regulations, in an effort to create jobs in North Carolina.

Location
  • Wells Fargo Capitol Center, Suite 1700
    150 Fayetteville Street
    P.O. Box 1800
    Raleigh, NC 27602
Education
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, JD, graduated 1982
  • Duke University, BA, graduated 1979
Bar Admissions
  • North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association
Affiliations
  • Triangle Family Services - Board of Advisors
  • Edenton Street United Methodist Church - Board member
  • Kenan Institute for Engineering, Science & Technology--NC State University - Board of Trustees
Court Admissions
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
State Clerkships
  • North Carolina - Court of Appeals

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Government Relations Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Government Relations Practice
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Government Relations Practice, Raleigh (2020)
  • Government Relations Practice, Raleigh (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Government Relations Practice
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19
Awards:
  • Recognized in Super Lawyers Business Edition for Business/Corporate Law (2015)
  • Peer Review Rated "AV Preeminent" by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Winner of the IT Support Services Award from the North Carolina Technology Association
  • Recognized in North Carolina Super Lawyers in Business/Corporate Law (2006, 2014-2017)
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
  • Technology Law

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How Election Results Will Impact North Carolina Businesses


by Ed Turlington

After a lengthy and contentious campaign, voters have chosen new leaders for our nation and state. Those choices could impact North Carolina businesses in a number of significant ways.

NC Elections & Business Impact

Brrooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates from the NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office, April 16, 2021


Brrooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates from the NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office, April 16, 2021

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North Carolina Governor Lifts Mass Gathering and Social Distancing Limits and Most Mask Mandates


North Carolina Governor Lifts Mass Gathering and Social Distancing Limits and Most Mask Mandates

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates from the NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office, May 21, 2021


Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates from the NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office, May 21, 2021

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Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates from the NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office, May 21, 2021


Brooks Pierce Capital Dispatch: Updates from the NC General Assembly and Governor’s Office, May 21, 2021

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