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Charlotte Equitable Distribution Lawyer
Overview
Tom's practice is confined to Family Law, Equitable Distribution, Alimony, and other areas of Matrimonial Law.
About Tom Bush
Languages
- English
Practice Areas
- Equitable Distribution
- Alimony
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Domestic Violence
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1973
- North Carolina, 1987
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1976
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1976
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1976
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida Trial Bar, 1976
- U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina, 1987
- U.S. District Court Middle District of North Carolina, 1987
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina, 1987
Specialties and Certifications
- Family Law Specialist, North Carolina State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization
Other Affiliations
- Florida State Bar
- North Carolina State Bar
- National Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, 1978 - 1986
- Mecklenburg County Bar, Family Law Section
- North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section
Classes and Seminars
- Continuing Education Family Law Speaker, 2008
Pro Bono Activities
- Homeless Kitchen Chef, 2005 - 2011
- Prison Ministry Chef, 2006 - 2011
- Food Service Calvary Volunteer, 2010 - Present
Past Positions
- Broward County Public Defender's Office, Capital Crimes and Major Felonies, 1973 - 1976
- Murray and Bush, 1976 - 1980
- Law Offices of Tom Bush, 1980 - 1987
- Bush Thurman and Wilson, Charlotte, NC, 1988 - 1999
- Bush & Powers, 1999 - 2009
- ELECTED OFFICE
- State of Florida House of Representatives, 1978 - 1982
- Oakland Park City Attorney, 1983 - 1985
- Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, Vice-Chair, 1994 - 1996
- Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners, Chairman
Education
- University of Tennessee College of Law, Knoxville, Tennessee, 1973
J.D. - Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, 1970
B.A.
Major: International Affairs
Fraternities and Sororities
- Pi Kappa Alpha
Office Information
Address
821 East Boulevard Charlotte, NC 28203 - 5115
Phone
Fax
- 704-347-8840
Achievements
Other Sources of Feedback About Tom Bush
Included on the 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2024 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2023 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2022 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2019 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
- 2018 North Carolina Super Lawyers list
Honors
- 2016 AV Rated Martindale Hubbell Highest recognition available in skill and ethics by fellow colleagues and the Judiciary.
- Rated by NC Business and Legal Elite one of Highest Rated Family Lawyers in NC
- Rated by National Advocates one of Top 100 Lawyers in State
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