Phil Feagan helps local governments, nonprofit organizations, and companies navigate legal challenges and advance their goals. As former general counsel for the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NC DNCR), he brings clients a deep understanding of how government works and how to move projects forward.
At the DNCR, Phil oversaw legal strategy for complex litigation, including briefing a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. He advised on regulatory compliance and policy development, led rulemaking efforts, and negotiated contracts, legislation, and other agreements on behalf of the department. He draws on this experience to help clients understand how public policy impacts their operations and to guide them through administrative, legislative, and litigation processes.
Earlier in his career, Phil was an attorney for a law firm in Raleigh, representing school districts and boards of education across North Carolina. He also served as a legislative assistant to U.S. Rep. David E. Price in Washington, DC, where he advised on education and budget policy. Clients value Phil’s practical perspective, his experience in both government and private practice, and his ability to communicate clearly about legal risk.
Phil earned his law and undergraduate degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. While in law school, he served as a law clerk or extern for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, the North Carolina Governor’s Office, and the state Department of Justice.