Storch for District Court Judge

About Dr. Storch

Who is Steven Storch?

Attorney
Graduate of North Carolina Central University School of Law, one of The Princeton Review’s list of the nation’s top law schools, with four years of experience as a solo practitioner.  Background in contract negotiations and disputes, family law, consumer protection law, real estate, and general litigation.  Areas of practice include:

Real Property Law
Family Law
Criminal Law
General Litigation
Extensive Trial Experience
Public Speaking with 18+ years of university lecture experience

Superior research, analytical, and communication skills:  As a professor of philosophy, I taught at many of North Carolina’s finest Universities, including North Carolina State University, Appalachian State University, North Carolina Central University, and Elon University.  Among the courses taught were Critical Thinking and Logic and I have 18+ years of University level teaching experience.

Durham County Magistrate, (current).

Conduct initial appearances for probable cause.  Issue search and arrest warrants along with orders for arrest and criminal summonses.  Orders for involuntary commitments are also issued.  Magistrates also preside over small claims court and conduct marriage ceremonies.

Office of the District Attorney, 14th Prosecutorial District of North Carolina, Assistant District Attorney, 2007 to 2009.

Responsibilities included handling all aspects of prosecuting cases in District Criminal Court, Traffic Court, and Drug Treatment Court as well as 1st appearances and bond hearings in the jail courtroom.

Law Office of Steven R. Storch A General Practice Law Firm
Principal Attorney, 2003 to 2007. Started the law firm immediately after graduating law school.  Handled a variety of cases including those in Family Law; Disability Claims; Bankruptcy; Special Education Law; Contract Disputes; Construction Law; Real Estate Law; and Personal Injury.   For more information, see my old website: Private Practice Website

North Carolina Central University Professor of Philosophy, 2000-2002, Taught all courses offered by the philosophy department, including Introduction to Philosophy, Logic, Critical Thinking, and Ethics.

Appalachian State University; Elon College; NC State University; Guilford College; and Wesleyan College. Various adjunct or visiting professor positions, 1990-2000. Taught a variety of courses including: Introduction to Philosophy; Applied Ethics; Logic; Critical Thinking; Introduction to Ethics; Professional and Business Ethics.

Education
North Carolina Central University School of Law
J.D., 2003

State University of New York at Buffalo
Ph.D. 1997
Nominated for Excellence in Teaching Award, Graduated with honors

State University of New York at Buffalo
B.A. in Philosophy, 1987 Graduated with honors

Admissions and Associations
Admitted to the practice of law in North Carolina in 2003.
North Carolina Bar Association
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers (former member)
Durham County Bar Association, (former Director)
Durham County Family Bar, (former member)
American Philosophical Association
Southern Society of Psychology and Philosophy
Tobaccoland Kiwanis Club, (past Vice President)