Fred D. Poisson

Background

Poisson, Fred D. was born on September 11, 1926 in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States.

Education

Pennsylvania State University. University of North Carolina (Bachelor of Arts, 1947. Bachelor of Laws, 1966).

University of Pennsylvania (Master of Business Administration, 1950).

Career

Worked at Poisson, Poisson, Bower & Clodfelter (Wadesboro, North Carolina) specializing in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Civil Practice (Plaintiff and Insurance Defense), Mediation (Certified Mediator). Admitted to the bar, 1966, North Carolina and United States. District Court, Western District of North Carolina.

1974, United States.

District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina. 1976, United States. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. 1982, United States. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina.

Delta Theta Phi.

Associate General Counsel, Litigation, Carolina Power & Light Company. 1972-1986. Partner, Brock & Poisson-Asheville, 1970-1971. Associate, Van Winkle, Buck, Wall, Starnes & Hyde-Asheville, 1966-1968.

Twentieth Judicial District State Bar Councilor, 1997—.

Member: Anson County and North Carolina Bar Associations. North Carolina State Bar.

North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys. North Carolina College of Advocacy.

Achievements

• Fred D. Poisson has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Anson County and North Carolina Bar Associations. North Carolina State Bar. North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys.

North Carolina College of Advocacy.