Jonathan T. Dickerson

Meet Jonathan T. Dickerson

Education Law

Dedicated to advancing education law and supporting North Carolina communities through expert litigation.

Biography

Jonathan is a native of North Carolina with deep-rooted ties to his small-town upbringing. After working with a non-profit organization and a recruiting firm, he pursued law school to better represent clients in court, aiming to help them navigate potential risks and outcomes in the legal system. Jonathan is excited to contribute to litigation matters for school systems, institutions he views as crucial to community well-being.

Before joining Tharrington Smith, Jonathan worked as an associate at a litigation boutique in Chapel Hill, where he represented both consumers and businesses. He remains connected to his eastern North Carolina roots through his involvement with the Bertie Business Network, advising small business owners, and by mentoring students in Durham’s public schools.

Jonathan lives in Durham with his wife, a teacher, and their son. In his free time, he enjoys snowboarding, longboarding, running, and exploring new construction sites with his son.

Credentials

University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill

Juris Doctor, 2021

Duke Divinity School

M.A. in Christian Studies, 2017

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

B.A. in English, 2014

Memberships and Admissions

North Carolina State Bar
United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

Experience

J. C. White Law Group PLLC, Chapel Hill, NC

Associate Attorney, August 2021 – August 2024

Cranfill Sumner & Hartzog LLP, Raleigh, NC

Summer Clerk, Summer 2020

Hon. Lou Trosch, 26th Judicial District Superior Court, Charlotte, NC

Robinson O. Everett Sr. Judicial Fellow, Summer 2019

Professor Erika K. Wilson, University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, NC

Research Assistant, Summer 2019

UNC School of Law Pro Bono Program, Chapel Hill, NC

Durham Expunction and Restoration (DEAR) Pro Bono Volunteer, Winter 2018

Award & Honors

Recognized by Super Lawyers® Rising Stars in Schools & Education Law, 2025
Served as an article’s editor on Vol 99 of the North Carolina Law Review
Served as a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for the North Carolina Law Review
Completed over 100 hours of pro bono service during law school

Engagement

Bertie Business Network Advisory Council, Summer 2023 – Present
Durham Public Schools, Tutor, Fall 2015 – Winter 2018
Racial Equity Institute, Phase I Participant, Spring 2017

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