Robert Crawford Ervin

Background

Ervin, Robert Crawford was born on August 31, 1960 in Morganton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Samuel James III and Elisabeth Fore Ervin.

Education

Davidson College (Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude, 1982). Harvard University (Juris Doctor, 1985). Phi Beta Kappa. Harry South. Truman Scholar.

Career

Worked at Byrd, Byrd, Ervin, Whisnant, McMahon & Ervin, P.A. (Morganton, North Carolina) specializing in Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Wills and Estates, Real Property, Utility and Corporation Law. Civil and Criminal Practice in all State and Federal Courts. Admitted to the bar, 1985, North Carolina and United States.

District Court, Western District of North Carolina.

1986, United States. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit. 1989, United States. Supreme Court.

Phi Beta Kappa. Harry South. Truman Scholar.

Founded in 1950 by Joe K. Byrd, the firm has grown from an individual practitioner to a diversified seven-member firm providing specialized legal services to the city of Morganton and the surrounding communities. Employing a highly experienced support staff, the member attorneys concentrate their practice in the specific areas outlined above.

To insure collective professional development and to best serve its clients, the firm emphasizes participation in professional, cultural, charitable and civic organizations at all levels. Professional memberships include the Burke County Bar, the 25th Judicial District Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association, the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, the American Bar Association and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America.

Firm members have held various positions of responsibility in local and state associations.

Achievements

• Robert C. Ervin has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Director Catawba Valley Legal Superior vena cava syndrome, Morganton, 1989-1995, Chairman of the Board, 1992-1995. Attorney, director Habitat for Humanity, Morganton, 1990-1996, president, 1992-1994. Elder 1st Presbyterian Church, Morganton, 1992-1998.

Chairman Democratic Committee Burke County, since 1997. Member American Bar Association, American Board Trial Advocates, North Carolina Bar Association, North Carolina Academy Trial Lawyers.

Connections

Married Mary CameronClarke, October 24, 1987. 1 child, Cameron Virginia.

Father:

Samuel James III Ervin

Mother:

Elisabeth Fore Ervin

Spouse:

Mary CameronClarke

child:

Cameron Virginia Ervin