Meet Micah Deveaux
Micah Deveaux is an associate in the Education Law section at Tharrington Smith. He was born and raised in Goose Creek, South Carolina, just outside of Charleston, and brings a personal perspective to his practice shaped by his mother’s long career in education and his brother’s experience living with muscular dystrophy. Micah earned his B.S. in Political Science from Charleston Southern University, where he was a member of the Track & Field team as a long jumper and served as Student Body Vice President during the 2018–2019 academic year. He went on to earn his J.D. from William & Mary Law School, where he was a member of the Moot Court Team and participated in the Faculty Summer Writing Program. During law school, he also interned with the Steinberg Law Firm in Charleston, South Carolina.
Following graduation, Micah clerked in the Fourteenth Circuit of South Carolina under Judge Carmen T. Mullen before relocating to Raleigh, where he clerked at the North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings under Judges Bawtinhimer, Byrne, and Nelson. He later served as an Assistant Attorney General with the North Carolina Department of Justice, representing the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in licensure matters involving adult care homes and mental health facilities.
Outside of his practice, Micah enjoys staying active through sports, spending time with his dog, exploring Raleigh with his wife and friends, hiking, and reading fiction.
Education
- William & Mary Law School, Williamsburg, VA
Juris Doctor, 2022
Member, Moot Court Team (Team ranked second nationally, 2021–2022) - Charleston Southern University, Charleston, SC
Bachelor of Science in Political Science, summa cum laude, 2019
Memberships and Admissions
- North Carolina State Bar, 2023
- Wake County Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Education Law Section Member
- North Carolina Department of Justice, Raleigh, NC
Assistant Attorney General
Represented the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services in licensure matters involving adult care homes and mental health facilities; handled criminal appeals and advised the North Carolina Office of Emergency Medical Services on legal matters - North Carolina Office of Administrative Hearings, Raleigh, NC
Law Clerk
Clerked for Judges Bawtinhimer, Byrne, and Nelson, focusing on personnel and special education cases - Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, South Carolina
Law Clerk to the Honorable Carmen T. Mullen
Clerked for the chief judge of the criminal and civil dockets - Steinberg Law Firm, Charleston, SC
Legal Intern
Assisted with legal research and case preparation during law school
- Moot Court Judge John R. Brown Admiralty Competition Semifinalist, 2022
- Charleston Southern University Women’s Council Endowed Scholarship Award (for outstanding academic achievement, service, and campus impact)
- Big South All-Academic Team, 2017–2018
- Big South Highest Academic GPA for Male Athletes, 2017–2018
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