Thurman,
Wilson & Boutwell, P. A.,
Charlotte, N.C. Private law practice -
General practice primarily civil litigation
involving real estate.
(1999 - 2007)
Bush,
Thurman & Wilson, P.A., Charlotte,
N.C. Private law practice - General
practice primarily civil litigation, real
estate, and arbitration.
(1991 - 1999)
Resident
Superior Court Judge, Charlotte, N.C.
Held Court in Judicial Districts 24, 26
and 27-B. Served on the Governor's
Advisory Board on Prisons and Punishment.
(1989 - 1990)
Chairman
of North Carolina Parole Commission,
Raleigh, N.C. Conducted hearings and
managed 46 employees; drafted and lobbied
for the law that increased the number of
prisoners who could be imprisoned and
eliminated early parole for some
criminals.
(1987 - 1989)
Legal
Counsel to Governor Jim Martin,
Raleigh, N.C. Advised Governor on clemency
and other legal matters, chaired
Governor's Judicial Selection Committee,
and served as Governor's lobbyist on the
Administrative Procedure Act Amendments.
(1985 - 1987)
Private
Practice of Law, Charlotte, N.C.
General practice including both civil and
criminal litigation, and real estate
transactions.
(1975 - 1984)