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William P. H. "Bill" Cary

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 1997.
Renaissance Plaza, Suite 2000, 230 North Elm Street, P.O. Box 26000 Greensboro, North Carolina 27420
(336) 373-8850
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wcary@brookspierce.com
Firm: Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
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Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP


Years In Practice


Phone Number (336) 373-8850

Bill Cary has over 40 years experience representing businesses in a wide range of commercial and litigation issues, including environmental, general business litigation, and employment law.  Most recently (during an extended leave from the Firm), he served as the General Counsel of the NC Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).  There his responsibilities included advice to and representation of the Department on a wide range of environmental and agency operational issues, including negotiations with the US Environmental Protection Agency and the NC Office of Administrative Hearings on new procedures that now apply to all federal Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and RCRA cases in North Carolina; review of proposed new legislation; review of proposed rule revisions and repeals; and DENR/US Military projects. As General Counsel, Bill was generally the first point of contact on legal issues affecting any of the DENR regulatory or natural resource conservation activities as well as the Department’s administrative functions.   

Bill’s practice includes planning, advice, and litigation in a variety of environmental areas, particularly involving wetlands and the Clean Water Act, the NEPA/SEPA review process, and administrative and judicial challenges to agency decisions representing both public and private entities. During his career, he has appeared in the state and federal trial and appellate courts in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia (where he is also a member of that Bar), as well as practiced before administrative agencies (OAH, EEOC, etc.).

Bill's interests and practice have also included litigation on a variety of other subjects (including construction and commercial disputes), and he serves as general counsel to a variety of entities (including an international manufacturing concern, the Greensboro United Arts Council, and a regional catering and food consultant). A significant portion of his practice has involved advice on general business transactions and employment policy design and implementation to avoid litigation, including consulting on the employment ramifications of mergers and acquisitions.

Bill is on the approved mediator list for the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina and has served frequently in that capacity. He has conducted numerous seminars and workshops for both Bar and trade association groups over the past 30+ years, particularly in the areas of dispute resolution and management of employees.

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Business Management
Employment Law - Management
Labor Law - Management
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for William P. H. Cary
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Labor Law - Management, Triad (2023)
Labor Law - Management, Greensboro (2019)
Labor Law - Management, Greensboro (2015)
Litigation - Labor and Employment, Greensboro (2012)
  • Recognized by his peers for inclusion in Business North Carolina's "Legal Elite" in Employment Law (2003, 2006, 2009, 2012-2014)
  • Environmental Leadership Award, North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources, December 2012
  • Pelican Award for Leadership and Commitment to Advancing Effective Coastal Policy, North Carolina Coastal Federation, August 2019
  • Recognized as a "Labor and Employment Star" by Benchmark Litigation (2021)
  • Appointed to the NC Coastal Federation President’s Council
  • Recognized by Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business for Labor & Employment Law (2004-2011, 2017-2018)
  • Recognized in North Carolina Super Lawyers in Employment & Labor Law (2006-2012, 2014-2020)
Education
University of Virginia, J.D.
Graduated 1976
University of Virginia, BA
Graduated 1971
University of Virginia, MBA
Graduated 1976
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (336) 373-8850
wcary@brookspierce.com
Renaissance Plaza, Suite 2000, 230 North Elm Street, P.O. Box 26000
Greensboro, North Carolina 27420
Greensboro, North Carolina 27420
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