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Brandon C. Pettijohn

Licensed in US

Biography

Brandon is a combat veteran having served the United States for 8 years, both as an enlisted Marine (where he deployed to the Middle East, Afghanistan, and was a member of the All-Marine Wrestling Team representing the United States Marine Corps and Team USA Wrestling in international wrestling tournaments) and as an enlisted soldier with the Indiana Army National Guard. Prior to and while attending law school, Brandon served as a Department of Defense government contractor, corrections officer, probation officer, problem-solving court case manager, and implemented policy at the state level as the first ever Veterans Court Coordinator for the State of Indiana, appointed by the Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court. Locally, in conjunction with the Chief District Court Judge for the 6th Judicial District of North Carolina, Brandon helped establish the New Hanover County Veterans Treatment Court where he continues to volunteer his time serving as the defense attorney for all veteran's court participants in New Hanover County. Brandon brings years of military, life, and legal experience to his practice in order to better serve his clients on a daily basis. He lives in Wilmington and spends his spare time with family, competing in international jiujitsu competitions, and making engaging social media videos seen by millions worldwide. Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (J.D., 2019) United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina