C. Hamilton "Hank" Jarrett III
Member
Raleigh, NC
TEL: (919) 789-9242
FAX: (919) 789-9210
Education
- B.S., Civil Engineering, Clemson University, 1975
- Civil Engineering Graduate Program, Clemson University, 1975-1977
- J.D., cum laude, Mercer University School of Law, 1983
- Editor, Mercer Law Review, 1981-1983
Employment Experience
- Conner Gwyn Schenck PLLC, 2001-Present
- Ellzey & Brooks, PLLC, 1997-2001
- Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., 1991-1997
- Nichols, Caffrey, Hill, Evans & Murrell, 1983-1991
- City of Lancaster, South Carolina, City Engineer, 1977-1980
C. Hamilton "Hank" Jarrett is a native of Charlotte, North Carolina, has lived in Greensboro, and is now living in Raleigh. He has been in private law practice continuously since graduation from law school in 1983. Before attending law school, he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, and was employed in the practice of Civil Engineering with extensive involvement in public works projects, including solid waste and wastewater management, utility line and highway construction, and planning and zoning administration. His law practice concentrates on government and construction contract and surety law, as well as bankruptcy law relating to the construction industry.
Court Admissions
- State of North Carolina, 1983
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, 1988
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, 1983
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, 1993
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina, 1993
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, 1983
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, 1993
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina, 1993
Professional Activities and Affiliations
- Member, American Bar Association Forum on the Construction Industry, Surety and Fidelity Subcommittee
- Member, North Carolina Bar Association Construction Law Section
- Member, North Carolina Bar Association Construction Law Section Council, 1995-1998
- Member, North Carolina Bar Association Construction Law Section/Carolinas Associated General Contractors Liaison Committee, 2005-Present
- Member, North Carolina Bar Association Zoning, Planning & Land Use Section, 2009-Present
- Member, Carolinas Associated General Contractors, Legislative Committee, 1999-2001
- Member, The Associated General Contractors of America, Surety Bonding Committee, 2003-Present
Honors
- Martindale-Hubbell (“AV”) Peer Review Rated
- Best Lawyers in America for Construction Law, 2008-Present
Publications
- Author, "Dealing with Performance Bond Sureties: The Surety's Perspective," The Change Order, Vol. 19, No. 2, 2005 (View PDF)
Speeches, Panel Discussions and Seminars
- “Public Contracting in North Carolina,” Lorman Education Services, 2001
- “Mechanics’ Lien Law and Strategies in North Carolina,” NBI, Inc., 2000
- “Claims Management by the General Contractor & Surety,” North Carolina Bar Association Construction Law Section, Annual Meeting, 1997