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FOUNDER, ATTORNEYRonald J. Shook

Ron hates bullies. He has fought against them his entire life, and he believes that the government is the biggest bully out there. Ron believes that defending others against government tyranny and over reach is a lawyers highest calling, and he wants to help protect you!

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2001-2011Education

The Charlotte School of Law, 2008-2011
Charlotte, NC
Juris Doctor
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2001-2005
Charlotte, NC
Political Science and Criminal Justice

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August 2011-PresentCareer

Bar Admissions

NC State Bar
Federal District Court – Western District of NC
Federal District Court – Middle District of NC
Federal District Court – Eastern District of NC
United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Professional associations

Grassroots North Carolina – Lifetime Member
The National College of DUI Defense Lawyers
DUI Defense Lawyers Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Republican National Lawyers Association
The Federalist Society

Areas of Practice

NC State Criminal Law
Federal Criminal Law
Driving While Impaired
Traffic Violations
Drug Offenses
Personal Injury
Second Amendment Law
Restoration of Gun Rights

Volunteer Work

Gaston County Republican Party – General Counsel
North Carolina Republican Party – District 14 – General Counsel

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Representative Cases

Gun Owners of America v. Sheriff Garry McFadden – 21CVS12654 – Mecklenburg County, NC
- Filed a civil complaint in Mecklenburg County Superior Court against Sheriff Garry McFadden for violations of North Carolina Law and The North Carolina State Constitution regarding gun permitting.
- Outcome – A consent judgement was entered ordering Sheriff McFadden to follow North Carolina Law and the North Carolina State Constitution when processing gun permits.
State v. DSW – Gaston County, NC
- High profile criminal defendant was charged with First Degree Attempted Murder, Destroying Criminal Evidence, and Assault on a Female with a potential maximum sentence of life without parole.
- Outcome – Negotiated a plea to Discharging a Firearm within an Enclosure to Incite Fear and Possession of Firearm by Felon with a sentence of 30 to 42 months.
Williams et al v. Sheriff Garry McFadden – 3:22-cv-630 – US District Court Western District of NC
- Filed a civil complaint in the US District Court for the Western District of NC against Sheriff Garry McFadden for violations of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.
- Outcome: This case is currently pending litigation.

Speaking Engagements

Gun Law in North Carolina November 2016 & February 2018

The National Business Institute – Charlotte, Asheville & Raleigh, NC

Guns, Gaming, Marijuana, Opioids, and Alcoholic Beverages December 2018

The National Business Institute – Raleigh, NC

Concealed Carry Law December 2017, August 2019, & December 2021

The National Business Institute – Raleigh, NC

Immigration Issues with DWIs DWIs February 2018