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October 28, 2014

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OCT 29 - NOV 4, 2014 UCW 13 ELECTION GUIDE 2014 ELECTION 2014: NC COURT OF APPEALS JUDGE (You may vote for ONE) Judge Marion Warren Place of Residence: Ash Education: Campbell University School of Law, J.D. 1991; Campbell University, BBA Trust Management, 1988 Occupation: District Court Judge Legal/judicial Experience: District Court Judge, 13th Judicial District, 2000-Pres- ent; Certified Juvenile Judge.; Assistant District Attorney, Bladen, Brunswick and Columbus Counties, 1993-2000; Trial Attorney Stanley & Stanley, Shal- lotte, NC 1991-1993. Twenty three years ago, I started my legal career by swearing to support and defend the US and NC Constitutions. In my roles as an attorney, a Prosecutor and finally as a District Court Judge, I've never lost sight of this solemn ob- ligation. I believe that liberty can only be guaranteed within the framework of our founding documents. Every day, I apply these conservative principles, not in an effort to create public policy, but to insure that every citizen receives a fair and just decision. Every day, my decisions are made in open court, transparently, for all the public to see. Having tried cases for 23 years, specifically as a trial judge for the last 14 years, I have the knowledge and experience needed in the Court of Appeals. I know that legal decisions greatly impact us all in a very practical and personal way. As an appellate judge, I will studi- ously apply the law without partiality or hidden agendas. Parties can expect reasoned and fair decisions that follow the law and the Constitution. I have been called "a prime example of how every judge should conduct themselves in a court of law". I ask for your vote. Chuck Winfree Place of Residence: Greensboro Education: B.S. in Computer Science, magna cum laude, NC State Universi- ty, 1981; J.D., with honors, UNC-Cha- pel Hill School of Law 1989; An Editor of the North Carolina Law Review Occupation: Attorney in Private Practice Legal/judicial Experience: General civil practice of law for 25 years, al- most exclusively in the State trial and appellate Courts, including numerous jury trials to verdict and appeals. In addition, I served 12 years on the NC State Board of Elections, and con- ducted numerous quasi-judicial hear- ings regarding election law disputes, from residency disputes to campaign finance violations, including hear- ings that led to criminal convictions of Meg Scott Phipps, former Speaker Jim Black, and former Governor Mike Easley, among others. The Psalmist chastised the judges of his day, asking "Do you judge with equity, o son of man?" The need for fair judges is no less important today and is crucial to our state's continued growth and development. Our best judges are the ones that remember that they are servants of the parties who come into their courts seeking relief. Judges who forget this undermine the public's confidence in and respect for our legal institutions. My professional career and service on the State Board of Elections have demonstrated dili- gence and fairness that would serve our citizens well on the Court of Ap- peals. I have been honored to serve our State in the past, and I ask for your support to do so again. Elizabeth Davenport Scott Place of Residence: Raleigh, North Carolina Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1983; University of North Carolina School of Law with Honors, 1986 Occupation: Litigation Partner, Williams Mullen Legal/judicial Experience: Litigation Part- ner at Williams Mullen 2007-Present; Maupin Taylor Ellis & Adams (later Mau- pin Taylor) 1987-2007; Law Clerk for the Honorable Willis P. Whichard North Carolina Supreme Court, and Honorable Robert F. Orr, North Carolina Court of Appeals1986-1987 With appellate clerkship experience and 27 years experience representing clients on a variety of legal issues in the State, Federal, Business and Appellate Courts of North Carolina, the breadth and depth of my work experiences will assist me in rendering opinions that are well researched, well reasoned and clear. My commercial litigation background will be particularly useful in reviewing issues that affect North Carolina businesses. I do not seek this judgeship with any agenda and pledge to be independent and fair to all parties. In addition to my work as a lawyer, I believe in giving back to my profession, my church and my community. For a number of years I have served on the Williams Mullen Diversity Committee and as Chair of the firm's Women's Ini- tiative. I have served as Ethics Co-Chair of the Litigation Section of the North Carolina Bar Association and on the Appellate Rules Study Committee. In my church and community, I have served on the Diaconate of White Memorial Presbyterian Church and served the Shepherd's Table Soup Kitchen Board of Directors for 10+ years. Judge John M. Tyson Place of Residence: Fayetteville Education: UVA School of Law, Master of Laws in Judicial Process (2004); Duke Uni- versity, School of Business, MBA (1988); Campbell University School of Law, Juris Doctor with honors, (Charter Class 1979); Notre Dame Law School, London School of Economic & Political Science, (1977); UNC-W, Bachelor of Arts, English/ Secondary Education, Dean/Chancellor Lists (1974); Terry Sanford High School in Fayetteville, NC (1971). Occupation: Recall Judge, NC Court of Appeals, 2009-2013 & 2014-present; Emergency Superior Court Judge, 2009- 2013 & 2014-present; Adj Professor, Campbell University School of Law, 1987-present. Legal/judicial Experience: Judge, NC Court of Appeals, 2001-2009; NC Ethics Commission, 2012-2014, Chairman 2014; NC Bar Board Certified Special- ist in Real Property Law, 2001-present; AV-Pre Eminent Peer Rating, Martindale Hubbell since 2009; Certified Appel- late Mediator, NC Court of Appeals, 2003-present; Certified AAA Arbitrator, 1991-present; Private Practice Attorney, 1993-2001. I was elected to and served on the NC Court of Appeals for eight years, the only candidate with this extent of judicial experience. My role is to interpret the Constitution, ensure the law is applied as written and leave the creation of law to the legislature. I promise to uphold the Constitution and apply the laws fairly and impartially. I do not believe in judicial activism in which judges create laws from the bench. My experience is endorsed by numerous trial and appellate court judges and justices. I request your vote November 4th to return me to the Court of Appeals in a full-time capacity. Tricia Shields Residence: Cary Education: Wake Forest University, B.A., 1982; UNC-Chapel Hill School of Law, J.D. 1985 Occupation: Attorney Legal/judicial Experience: Law Clerk to Chief Judge Hedrick, N.C. Court of Appeals, 1985-87; Private trial practice 1987 until present; Adjunct Professor, Campbell University Law School; President, N.C. Association of Defense Attorneys (civil defense organization) 2011-2012. Rated Top 100 Lawyers in N.C. 2014, Top 50 Women Lawyers in N.C. 2006-14; Best Lawyers in America, 2003-14; America's Leading Lawyers in Litigation, Chambers USA 2013-14. 2012 Women of Justice Award. AV® Preeminent™ Martindale-Hubbell rating. As a law clerk for Chief Judge Hedrick at the Court of Appeals in 1985, I learned the role of an Appellate Judge. He taught me that a Court of Ap- peals Judge must be able to study the law, understand its application to the facts of each case, and to make decisions that are fair, impartial and consistent. After 27 years of an active trial practice, representing police officers, teachers and other citizens and their businesses, I understand how impor- tant his guidance was to me. I have handled 34 cases on appeal at the state or federal level and be- lieve that North Carolinians deserve to have judges who will apply the law the same way to everyone, regardless of their background, finances, politi- cal affiliations or personal views.

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