EDUCATION

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
Juris Doctorate, 1993

North Carolina Central University, Durham, NC
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 1990

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

North Carolina State Bar
U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina

TEACHING SEMINARS

Understanding the Law of Damages (2010)
Working with Expert Witnesses (2008)
Effective Discovery Techniques (2008)
How to Select the Right Jury for your Case (2007)
How to Present your Case at Trial (2007)
How to Handle Post-Trial Issues (2007)
Recognizing Bad Faith Cases and What to Do (2007)
Preparing Witnesses for Depositions and Trial (2006)

EXPERIENCE

Law Office of John P. Fernandez, Raleigh, NC (1993-present)
General civil law practice representing individuals and families in a wide range of legal matters involving business transactions, insurance claims, domestic relations, and wrongful death litigation. Extensive courtroom experience.

NC Department of Juvenile Justice, Raleigh, NC (1993-1998)
Counselor for at-risk youth placed on probation or protective supervision; Designed and implemented intensive probation group counseling program in Orange County.

Alamance Community College, Graham, NC (1993-1998)
Adjunct Professor with over 500 hours of classroom teaching experience in several courses, including business law, constitutional law, and government.

UNC School of Law, Legal Clinic, Chapel Hill, NC (1992-1993)
Worked under the guidance and supervision of a licensed attorney while representing indigent clients in various civil cases, including landlord/tenant disputes and claims for unemployment benefits.

Whitaker School, Butner, NC (1986-1991)
Counselor for at-risk juveniles with aggressive behavior, many of which were classified “Willie M” pursuant to a lawsuit that challenged the State of North Carolina’s failure to meet the needs of such juveniles in the public school and training school systems.

MILITARY

United States Marine Corps (1981-1985)
Lance Corporal; Avionics Technician (A-6 Intruder); Honorable discharge.