Clinton R. Pinyan represents corporations, individuals and government entities in complex litigation, with a focus on appellate litigation. As a part of his appellate practice, Clint has successfully represented clients in state appellate courts, in federal appellate courts around the nation, and in the United States Supreme Court in a range of matters including tax, constitutional, labor and employment, employee benefits, personal injury, government contracting, and construction cases. He also has an extensive practice in commercial and employment-related litigation in federal and state trial courts.
Honors & Awards
· Recognized as "Legal Elite" in Antitrust Law, Business North Carolina magazine, 2012
Professional & Community Activities
· Treasurer (2006--), and Member (2004--), Antitrust Section Council, North Carolina Bar Association
· Member, Appellate Rules Study Committee, and Litigation, Administrative Law, Antitrust and Constitutional Rights and Responsibilities Sections, North Carolina Bar Association
· Member, Greensboro Bar Association
· Member, The Federalist Society
· Leadership Greensboro, Class of 2006
· Member, Emerging Leaders Steering Board, 2004--, Volunteer Coordinator of the Year, 2005, United Way of Greater Greensboro
· Member, PTA Executive Board, Brooks Global Studies Extended Year Magnet School, 2005-06
· Active Volunteer, Agents of Grace
· Active Member, Westover Church
Presentations
Speech, "Licensing Board Cases and Contested Issues," Administrative Law Section Annual Meeting, 2010
Publications
· The Supreme Court Steps Into the Chapter 75 Fray, The below article appeared in the September 2008 edition of Antitrust News, the NC Bar Association's Antitrust and Trade Regulation Section's Newsletter)
Clerkship(s)
Law clerk to Chief Judge Frank W. Bullock, Jr., U.S. District Court, Middle District, North Carolina, 1995-96