The Alamance News, Bryan Norris sworn in as newest Alamance County district court judge

Bryan is from Burlington, North Carolina. He completed his undergraduate studies at Davidson College and earned his law degree from the University of North Carolina. He and his wife Rachel Blunk have two sons. 

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Bryan has been a judicial law clerk for the Supreme Court of North Carolina and for the North Carolina Court of Appeals. He has also been a litigation associate for
Sharpless and Stavola PA and for Wishart Norris Henninger & Pittman Attys. 


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R. Bryan Norris, Jr. is currently serving as a District Court Judge for Judicial District 17. He was appointed by Governor Roy Cooper in April of 2024 and is serving his first term. 

As a judicial law clerk for the Supreme Court of North Carolina, he kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.

As a judicial law clerk for the North Carolina Court of Appeals, he maintained court records, administered and collected court fees, filed and processed official documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.

As a litigation associate, Bryan researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

- As a judicial law clerk for the Supreme Court of North Carolina, he kept the record of all cases reviewed by the court, filed documents and transcripts, maintained the list of attorneys licensed to practice law before the court, and served as a point of contact for all litigants and attorneys who requested review of their cases.
- As a judicial law clerk for the North Carolina Court of Appeals, he maintained court records, administered and collected court fees, filed and processed official documents, scheduled cases, and ensured the public availability of all court proceedings.
- As a litigation associate, Bryan researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, R. Bryan Norris, Jr.’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

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Believes in efficient court administration to prevent delays in justice. Supports effective case management and reducing court backlogs.

- Believes in efficient court administration to prevent delays in justice. Supports effective case management and reducing court backlogs.

Judicial Administration

Believes district court judges must resolve disputes with efficiency, equity, and empathy. Plans to prioritize these principles if elected district court judge.

Believes district court judges must resolve disputes with efficiency, equity, and empathy. 

- Believes district court judges must resolve disputes with efficiency, equity, and empathy. 

Judicial Philosophy

Believes in community involvement through volunteer work, community service, and participation in local organizations. Supports initiatives like statewide food drives and mental health assistance for legal professionals.

Serves on the board of directors for BarCARES, a mental health assistance service for lawyers, paralegals, and their families. 

Is a member of the American Bar Association's Judicial Division.

Chaired the North Carolina Bar Association’s statewide food drive for three years.

Chaired the North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Civic Engagement Committee to educate young lawyers on how to give back to their communities.

- Serves on the board of directors for BarCARES, a mental health assistance service for lawyers, paralegals, and their families. 
- Is a member of the American Bar Association's Judicial Division.
- Chaired the North Carolina Bar Association’s statewide food drive for three years.
- Chaired the North Carolina Bar Association Young Lawyers Division Civic Engagement Committee to educate young lawyers on how to give back to their communities.

Community Involvement

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R. Bryan Norris, Jr.

Bryan is from Alamance County, North Carolina, and attended Walter Williams High School. He attended Coastal Carolina University, holds a bachelor's degree in political science and government from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a law degree from Elon University. He is married to his wife, with whom he has two children.  The family attends Trailhead Church in Graham, North Carolina. 

Doby & Ray Law

Bryan currently works as a partner at Doby & Ray. 

Bryan Ray's campaign for District Court Judge is his first run for public office. 

Has experience practicing family law, and handling cases of child custody, support, and divorce needs.

- Has experience practicing family law, and handling cases of child custody, support, and divorce needs.

As of June 14, 2024, Bryan Ray did not have a website or any information online.

Currently involved with the Alamance County Teen Court Program as a judge and as a team coach.

- Currently involved with the Alamance County Teen Court Program as a judge and as a team coach.

Bryan Ray

- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 