John M. Tyson - Professional Background

Professional Background

In 2000, Tyson was elected to the North Carolina Court of Appeals. His term began in January 2001.

He currently serves as a recall judge on the North Carolina Court of Appeals, and is an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law (Campbell University).

Tyson practiced law in Fayetteville from 1993 until 1996 and from 1996 until his election to the Court, with a brief tenure as the Senior Vice President of Development for Blockbuster Entertainment Group in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, in 1996.

He worked as a Real Estate Director and Counsel for Revco Drug Stores, Inc., from 1982 to 1993 and in similar capacities for Family Dollar Stores, Inc., from 1980 to 1982.

He served as a North Carolina Probation/Parole Officer for the North Carolina Department of Correction, from 1975 to 1976. He has also been a public school teacher and deputy sheriff in Cumberland County.

Bar Admissions

• North Carolina State Bar, in 1980 (applies to all North Carolina Courts)
• Virginia State Bar, in 1981
• United States Supreme Court Bar, in 1983
• United States Court of Appeals Bar (4th Circuit), in 1980
• United States District Court Bar (for WDNC in 1980) & (for EDNC in 1997)

Professional Organizations

• Certified Arbitrator, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, (FINRA), 2009–present.
• Certified Appellate Mediator, North Carolina Court of Appeals, 2003–present.
• Certified United States District Court Mediator (E.D.N.C.), 1993–present;
• Certified as Mediator by the North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts and the Dispute Resolution Commission for North Carolina Superior Court Mediation, 1992–present;
• American Arbitration Association, member of Panel of Arbitrators, 1991–present;
• North Carolina Bar Association, 1980–present;

Committees:

Law School Liaison Committee, 2006–present;

Bench Bar Liaison Committee, 2011-present

Vice President, Board of Governors, 2007–2008;

Family Law Section Council, 2007–2008;

Women in the Profession Committee, 2004–2005;

Minorities in the Profession Committee, 2004–2005;

Membership Committee, 2003–2004;

Technology Advisory Committee, 2001–2003;

• Development Committee, 1994–1996.
• Cumberland County Bar Association, 1980–present;
• North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys, 2002–2008;
• Wake County Bar Association, 2001–2008;
• American Bar Association, 1980–1992;
• North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, 1979–1980.