Hood Appointed To North Carolina Equal Access To Justice Commission

By David Hood
Partnership Chair

David Hood, partner in the Hickory firm of Patrick, Harper & Dixon, was recently appointed by Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Martin to the North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission. The Commission works to expand access to civil legal representation for people of low income and modest means. It helps to coordinate the provision of services by legal aid organizations, non-profit entities, and through the pro bono efforts of law firms and individual North Carolina attorneys.

About the Author
David W. Hood, Partnership Chair of the Firm, is a trial attorney in a wide-ranging civil practice with over 200 jury trials to his credit. His concentrations include Business Disputes, Construction Law, Personal Injury and Collections. He is also a certified mediator, helping to settle cases pending in both state and federal court. He recently finished his term as President of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, the organization for lawyers representing business interests in civil litigation. Mr. Hood has spoken to lawyers and industry groups on such topics as evidence rules, contractor liens on real estate and contract funds, underinsured and uninsured motorist coverage, litigation ethics, and real estate claims.