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Areas of Practice
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Professional Background
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Professional/Civic Activities
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Speaking Engagements
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Bar Admissions
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Education
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Additional Information
Areas of Practice
Mr. Byker is a Partner in the Research Triangle Park office and focuses his practice on land use and zoning.
Mr. Byker is a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED-AP), a distinction he earned through the Green Building Certification Institute. As a LEED-AP, he has demonstrated a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles, as well as the LEED Rating System.
Professional Background
He was previously Vice President of Government Relations with the Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce.
Professional/Civic Activities
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North Carolina Bar Association, Real Property Section, Member
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City of Durham, Chair, Capital Projects Advisory Committee, 2006-2008
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Durham Convention Center Authority, Board Member, 2006-2009; Chair 2009-Present
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Friends of Durham, Member, Steering Committee, 2000-present; Chair, 2000-2002
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Greater Durham Chamber of Commerce, Local Government Committee, Member, 2000-present
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Durham Area Transit Authority, Chair, 1999-2003
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Durham Area Transit Authority Board, Member, 1996-2004
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Durham Crime Cabinet, Secretary, 1997-1999
Speaking Engagements
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"Restrictive Covenants and Related Issues," Wake Forest University School of Law, Continuing Legal Education Program, Real Property 2007
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"Restrictive Covenants and Related Issues," Wake Forest University School of Law, Continuing Legal Education Program, Real Property 2004
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National Business Institute Continuing Legal Education, 2004
Bar Admissions
Education
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M.A.,
University of North Carolina
(1994)
(Regional Planning, concentration in Economic Development)
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J.D.,
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Law School
(1992)
(North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation, Research Editor & Staff Member, 1991-1992; Dean's List)
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B.A.,
Calvin College
(1987)
(Junior year abroad in Athens, Greece; Dean's List; Faculty Honors Scholarship)
Additional Information
Publications:
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"Streamlined development review needed," The Hearld-Sun, co-authored article with Bill Brian, May 2008
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