Terri is a trusted advisor in estate planning for families and individuals seeking to safeguard their assets and plan for their future.  She also works closely with executors, administrators, trustees, and guardians to advise them on carrying out their duties in estate and trust administration.  Terri speaks to local groups about the importance of having a will and an effective estate plan.

Terri joined the firm with a distinguished background of public service and leadership experience.  She served more than ten years as Clerk of Superior Court of Craven County, where her responsibilities included managing court system operations and staff and serving as a Probate Judge.  She also practiced law for twelve years with the Honorable Charles K. McCotter, Jr., a former U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge.  In her prior practice, her main focus was estate administration, estate planning, and real estate transactions.  She also served in the role of Public Administrator and Public Guardian and was often appointed as a Guardian ad Litem in court proceedings.

Terri was a law clerk for two U.S. District Court judges: the Honorable W. Earl Britt, former Senior U.S. District Court Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, and the Honorable Wallace W. Dickson, former U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge.

Terri and her family are proud natives of the New Bern area and have deep roots in the community.