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Seasoned Wilmington litigator brings deep community roots and broad civil practice to a growing firm committed to human-centered legal counsel
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Cline Donaldson PLLC announced the expansion of its Civil Litigation Division and the appointment of attorney Tom Harvey to lead it. The expansion reflects the firm’s commitment to delivering approachable legal representation to clients navigating some of life’s most consequential challenges, from business disputes and real estate conflicts to personal injury and estate litigation.
A Wilmington native and proud graduate of Laney High School, Harvey brings with him a distinguished legal background shaped by both academic excellence and real-world advocacy. He earned his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina Wilmington before attending Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in Raleigh, where he honed his litigation skills through work with the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General’s office, competition in the national negotiations team championships, and internships with both the Town of Cary and the Johnston County District Attorney’s office. He also studied international law at Sidney Sussex College in Cambridge, England, an experience that broadened his perspective on the complex legal landscape his clients navigate every day.

“Tom embodies everything we believe the next generation of legal counsel should look like, deeply connected to this community, relentlessly skilled, and genuinely invested in the lives of his clients. We’re thrilled to have him leading this important new chapter for the firm.”

— Scott Donaldson, Managing Partner, Cline Donaldson PLLC

Under Harvey’s leadership, Cline Donaldson’s Civil Litigation Division will serve clients across a comprehensive range of practice areas, including:

  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Business & Partner Disputes
  • Administrative Law — including union arbitration, labor law, and CAMA proceedings
  • Estate Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • General Civil Litigation

“Wilmington is my home. The people here deserve an attorney who will fight for them through life’s toughest moments, someone who treats their case with the urgency, skill, and humanity it deserves. I couldn’t be more energized to build something meaningful here at Cline Donaldson.”

— Tom Harvey, Attorney & Civil Litigation Division Lead, Cline Donaldson PLLC
Harvey’s appointment aligns with Cline Donaldson’s broader mission to reimagine the traditional law firm experience. The firm believes that streamlined legal services, delivered with transparency and genuine care, give clients the confidence they need to face life’s most defining moments.

ABOUT CLINE DONALDSON PLLC

Cline Donaldson PLLC is a Wilmington, North Carolina law firm dedicated to providing approachable, precise, and human-centered legal counsel. The firm serves individuals and families through life’s biggest transitions, with a commitment to making the legal process clearer, more accessible, and deeply personal.

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