Background
Govert, Gary Robert was born on April 28, 1952 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Robert Joseph and Joyce Ann (Geddes) Govert.
Govert, Gary Robert was born on April 28, 1952 in San Diego, California, United States. Son of Robert Joseph and Joyce Ann (Geddes) Govert.
University of Pittsburgh (Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, 1979). University of North Carolina (Juris Doctor, with honors, 1986). Member, North Carolina Law Review, 1984-1986.
Law Clerk to Chief Justice James G. Exum, Junior„ North Carolina Supreme Court, 1986- 1987.
[United States Navy, active duty, 1970-1974]. Civil Litigation and Environmental Law.
Worked at Smith Helms Mulliss & Moore, Limited liability partnership (Raleigh, North Carolina) specializing in General, Trial and Appellate Practice in All State and Federal Courts, Dispute Resolution, Corporate, Taxation, Securities Regulation, Real Property and Finance, Labor and Employment (Management) Law, Employee Benefits, International and Immigration, Antitrust and Trade Regulation, Negligence, Products Liability, Insurance Coverage, Media, Banking, Commercial, Bankruptcy, Administrative, Environmental, Hospital and Health Care, Public Authority and Public Finance, Estate Planning and Administration, Probate, Legislative, Intellectual Property, Education, and Sports Law. Admitted to the bar, 1986, North Carolina. Member, North Carolina Law Review, 1984-1986.
Clerk to Chief Justice James G. Exum, Junior, North Carolina Supreme Court, 1986-1987.
Military: United States. Navy, Active Duty, 1970-1974.
Smith Helms Mulliss & Moore, Limited liability partnership has offices in Charlotte, Greensboro and Raleigh, North Carolina"s major metropolitan areas. The firm"s activities extend throughout the United States and beyond due to its representation of business enterprises with national and international interests.
Blending current technology, a diversified practice and the experience of more than 70 years of service, Smith Helms emphasizes quality and efficiency in meeting the complex legal demands of today and anticipating their implications for tomorrow.
Campaign aide Exum for Chief Justice, Raleigh, 1986. With United States Navy, 1970-1974, Vietnam. Member American Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, Association for Public Justice (board directors).
Married Patricia Eileen Stover, November 8, 1975. 1 child, Jeffrey Owen.