Timothy Padgett

Attorney at Law – General Counsel

Asheville, North Carolina

acy0ey@r.postjobfree.com

828-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Highly accomplished, goal driven and astute professional with outstanding record of success in increasing revenues and profits through expertise in business development, relationship building and exceptional service follow up.

At ease at interfacing with, establishing, and maintaining excellent relationships with all levels of individuals utilizing negotiation and interpersonal skills with a strong ability to build business presence.

Willing to accept responsibilities beyond immediate job duties and to take on special projects at management request. Driven by challenge and the opportunity for development while thriving in diverse, fast paced settings.

Responds to operational challenges with confidence, determination and focus; accepts responsibility, enjoys working with people, values camaraderie, and benefits from a strong network of colleagues and associates.

Takes pride in combing corporate objectives and values with personal professional goals and work ethics. Decisive and direct, yet flexible in responding to constantly changing assignments. Successful in handling difficult situations. Possesses good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to focus on project, develop strategies and meet or exceed deadlines.

CAREER OVERVIEW

Management and Administration:

Directed and coordinated the management and operations of successful and respected law office with a primary emphasis on corporate, business, energy, real estate and transactional law.

Directed and coordinated the management and on-site operations of a residential construction and development company.

Served as General Counsel for several companies on both a full time and part-time basis in businesses ranging from regional development companies, investment groups, energy and historic revitalization initiatives.

Account Management:

Responsible for hundreds of residential, land, acreage and commercial transactions on a yearly basis

Represented clients on corporate and contract related matters and legal issues including contract interpretation and enforcement, contract disputes and other matters related to the purchase, sale and financing of properties.

Provided legal assistance to developers, investor groups and individuals on various issues such as homeowner, condominium and property owner association documents and related conflicts, title defects, survey, encroachment and right of way issues. Expertise in research and interpretation of local, state and municipal statutes and ordinances relating to zoning, variances, easements, rights of way and other issues related to existing properties and development issues.

Responsibility for retaining and oversight of outside counsel for litigation issues.

Managing attorney for law firm.

Customer Service:

Served as legal representative on disputes relating to contracts, corporate matters including director conflicts and corporate organizational issues.

Represented clients before municipal boards and state agencies

Provided counsel to companies including those involved in energy, logging, development, retail, real estate, hospitality and commercial project planning and approval.

WORK HISTORY:

General Counsel and Vice President, North Carolina Renewable Energy, LLC

2005-present.

Advise company on issues relating to site evaluation, leases, purchases, utility permitting, zoning, state regulatory agency representation and complex contracts involving utility grade projects.

Padgett Law Office, PLLC

Attorney and Managing Member, Rutherfordton, NC

Aug 2005 – May, 2016

General practice with a primary emphasis in real estate law serving clients in Rutherford, Burke, McDowell, Henderson, Polk and Buncombe County.

Real Estate Development and Construction

Timmerman Homes, Fort Lauderdale, FL

1993 – 2008

Real Estate professional with holdings in real estate in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina

General Contractor and Real Estate Broker – North Carolina

Related Prior Experience:

Attorney at Law, Blowing Rock, NC 1991-1993

Attorney at Law, Charlotte, NC 1989-1993

Adjunct Professor, Lees-McRae College, 1991 (real estate)

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Education:

Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Bachelor of Science – Business

Mercer University School of Law, Macon, GA

Juris Doctor

Credentials:

Real Estate Broker – North Carolina

Real Estate Agent – Florida

Licensed General Contractor – North Carolina, 2005-2010

Licensed Appraiser – Florida, 1994-2000

AFFILIATONS AND AWARDS

North Carolina State Bar member since 1989

American Bar Association

National Association of Realtors

North Carolina Association of Realtors

Honorable Discharge – U.S. Army

Good Conduct Medal – U.S. Army

Army Commendation for Meritorious Service

Military – US Army

Office of the Staff Judge Advocate (JAG), 8th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Europe

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