Bar Council

Commission Details

Board Website 
Board Website
Long Name 
North Carolina State Bar Council
Department 
Independent
Governor Appointments 
3
Total Board Positions 
3
Cite Name 
N.C. Gen. Stat.
Cite Number 
§ 84-17
Ethics 
Yes
Term Length 
2 consecutive - 3 year terms
Purpose 
The council controls the discipline, disbarment and restoration of attorneys practicing law in North Carolina. The council may also formulate and adopt rules of professional ethics and conduct. The council has three members, each serving a three-year term. The governor appoints all members. Public Members can serve 2 consecutive 3 year terms.

Current Members


Member Name 
Term Start Date 
Term End Date 
Term Type 
Position 
Requirements 
Patricia R. Head 7/1/20236/30/2026LimitedMemberPublic Member
Damon M. Seils 7/1/20236/30/2026LimitedMemberPublic Member
Samantha M. Holmes 7/1/20236/30/2026LimitedMemberPublic Member


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