E. Clarke Dummit

E. Clarke Dummit is a distinguished trial attorney known for his adept representation of clients facing a range of legal challenges. With a focus on criminal defense, he handles cases from Driving While Impaired to drug trafficking. In civil litigation, Mr. Dummit advocates for victims in matters such as auto negligence, medical malpractice, and wrongful death.

Mr. Dummit has honed his courtroom skills over two decades, appearing in district and superior courts, as well as State and Federal Courts. His expertise extends to teaching, having led seminars for attorneys on civil and criminal litigation. He has delivered CLE seminars for institutions like Wake Forest and NBI, focusing on DWI defense strategies and legal developments.

His insights have been featured on WXII News Channel 12, where he has provided commentary on criminal law issues. Additionally, Mr. Dummit has instructed on the cross-examination of law enforcement at a California seminar.

Licensed to practice in North Carolina, the United States Supreme Court, Federal District Court, Tax Court, and the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, Mr. Dummit is a member of the Academy of Trial Lawyers, the National Criminal Defense Association, and the North Carolina Bar Association.

Mr. Dummit earned his B.A. from Vanderbilt University in 1983 and his J.D. from Wake Forest School of Law in 1986. He also served in the United States Marine Corps, receiving an honorable discharge in 1981.