Raymond E. Dunn, Jr. practices in the areas of employment law, complex business litigation, employment litigation, and land condemnation.  Along with Charles Cushman, Ray also serves as counsel for the Coastal Carolina Regional Airport.

 

Ray is a seasoned trial lawyer who has brought more than 150 jury trials to verdict in both state and federal courts in Eastern North Carolina. Ray also tried one of the early jury trials in the newly formed North Carolina Business Court.
 
Ray has served on the Civil Rules Sub-Committee for the United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina, and is a member of the Labor & Employment Section of the North Carolina and American Bar Associations.
 
A native of New Bern and an active member of the community, Ray was one of five founders of the Neuse River Foundation and has served on the Board of Directors of the New Bern Chamber of Commerce, New Bern Civitan Club, Neuse Mental Health Center, Craven County Tourism Development Authority, and the Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation.
 
When Ray’s not immersed in one of his cases or spending time with family (including new grandchildren), he enjoys paddle boarding, kayaking, hiking, backpacking, golf, and woodworking.

 

EDUCATION:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A. (1973)
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Master’s degree in City and Regional Planning (1976)
Wake Forest University, J.D. (1979)
Staff member, Wake Forest Law Review (1977-1979)
 

PROFESSIONAL:
North Carolina Bar Association, Litigation Section
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
 

CIVIC:
Neuse River Foundation, Founder
New Bern Chamber of Commerce
Craven County Tourism Development Authority
Former Officer and Director of New Bern Civitan Club
Neuse Mental Health Center, Board of Directors
Eastern Carolina Aviation Heritage Foundation, Vice Chair
 

3230 Country Club Road
New Bern, NC 28562
252.649.0197
rdunn@dunnpittman.com