Will Meekins is a proud product of Cleveland County and is thrilled to be working in the Carolinas. No stranger to conflict, he is driven to translate his past leadership experience and devotion to preparation into effective legal advocacy for clients of the firm.
Will began his military service at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Will was presented the Major Lisa C. Vigna award, which is given to the one legal studies Cadet who best exemplifies MAJ Vigna’s dedication, passion, courage, selflessness, spirit, and strength of character.
Will began his Active Duty service as an Infantry Officer. He graduated from Ranger School, earned his expert infantryman badge, and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal as well as other Army Commendations and Achievement Medals. Will continues to serve as a Major in the Army Reserves.
Will completed his legal education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law, graduating with honors. He served on the Law Review editorial board, was a competing member and coach of the Broun National Trial Team, and President of the Veterans Advocacy Legal Organization. He was an Honors Writing Scholar, Dean’s fellow, enrichment group leader, Research Assistant, and served on the Academic Affairs Committee for three years. Will clerked for Young Moore and Henderson, P.A. and for the Honorable Judge Max O. Cogburn of the Western District of North Carolina, United States District Court. Focusing his volunteering on supporting homeless Veterans in Buncombe County, NC, Will completed 100 pro bono hours.
His proudest achievement in law school was his selection as one of eight students to the James E. and Carolyn B. Davis Society for academic and personal excellence and a willingness to serve for the betterment of the School of Law and its faculty and students.
Will lives here with his wife and beautiful children and supports his local community by serving on the Dover YMCA Board and on Representative McHenry’s Military Advisory Committee.
