Douglas J. Brocker
Attorney
Doug Brocker has many years of experience before numerous professional licensing boards, state and federal trial and appellate courts, and other administrative agencies. He has had a wide variety of experiences from which he draws in representing clients. Doug has worked in both state and federal government and in private practice with large, medium, and small law firms in both North Carolina and Illinois. Doug has served as outside counsel to the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners for many years and currently represents the Board in disciplinary investigations and proceedings, judicial reviews, managements arrangements, outside litigation, appeals, and as rulemaking coordinator, among other legal matters. He also has been retained by other licensing agencies to handle certain disciplinary matters.
In addition, Doug utilizes his varied experiences to represent various professionals in disciplinary investigations and proceedings before their respective licensing boards and administrative agencies. Doug served as Trial and UPL Counsel for The North Carolina State Bar for more than 6 years, where he investigated and prosecuted disciplinary violations, the unauthorized practice of law, and other similar matters. Doug was privately retained by the North Carolina State Bar as special prosecutor in the disciplinary case against Michael B. Nifong, arising out of the Duke Lacrosse case. Doug also provides consultation and testimony as an expert witness in matters involving professional services. Testimonials from clients and others on this site attest to Doug’s preparation, commitment, and dedication.
Doug has published numerous articles on issues of professional ethics, discipline, and liability for various publications. He also frequently lectures in continuing professional education seminars on such topics for various local, state, and national organizations. Doug has been a leader in attorney, civic, charitable, and educational organizations in the Triangle community. He is also active in several organizations that advocate professionalism and civility among lawyers and in others that assist and support professionals suffering from mental health or substance abuse problems.
When not practicing law, Doug enjoys the outdoors, RV and other travel experiences, bluegrass music, and spending time with his extended family, most of whom live in the Triangle area.
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