Professionals
Charles C. Meeker
Partner
“Parker Poe attorneys are responsive, knowledgeable and efficient – focusing work on topics important to our clients.”
Profile
Charles Meeker counsels private and public clients, including local governments. Mr. Meeker represents clients in civil trials and administrative hearings.
Mr. Meeker was elected to his fifth two-year term as Mayor of Raleigh in 2009. He was first sworn in as the City of Raleigh's Mayor on December 3, 2001. He previously served as a member of the Raleigh City Council for eight years from 1985-1989 and 1991-1995.
The News & Observer recently featured Mr. Meeker in a front-page story. The article highlights his first four consecutive terms in office as Raleigh’s mayor, including his management style, commitment to public service and contributions to the city of Raleigh. To read the full article, please click here.
Experience Highlights
- Assists clients with local government issues, including public finance, governmental authority and ad valorem taxation
- Represents clients in commercial litigation and construction disputes
- Assists clients with document and deposition discovery, pre-trial motions, hearings and trials and appeals to state and federal appellate courts
- Regulatory work before state commissions and boards, including representation of counties before the Property Tax Commission
Honors
- Woodward/White's The Best Lawyers in America in Administrative Law, 2007-2012
- Business North Carolina magazine’s “Legal Elite” in Tax & Estate Planning, 2010
News
- Partners, Business Leaders and Officials Honor Former Mayor
Law Partners Donate Artwork and Commemorative Plaque, Council Names Lobby and Ballroom to Honor Charles Meeker
December 14, 2011 - 69 Parker Poe Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers® for 2012
September 6, 2011 - Meeker, Mover
Raleigh News & Observer
April 27, 2011 - 'Time to move on,' Raleigh mayor says
Raleigh News & Observer
April 27, 2011 - 61 Parker Poe Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers® for 2011
August 18, 2010 - Twelve Parker Poe Attorneys Among "Legal Elite" for 2010
January 4, 2010 - Parker Poe Attorney Charles Meeker Elected to Fifth Term as Mayor
October 6, 2009 - 55 Parker Poe Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers®
July 30, 2009 - Parker Poe Increases Number of Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers in America
October 1, 2008 - Two From Parker Poe Elected as Mayors
November 7, 2007 - 40 Parker Poe Attorneys Named Among 2008 Best Lawyers in America
September 14, 2007 - Parker Poe Receives Pinnacle Business Award
May 3, 2007 - Parker Poe Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America
September 12, 2006 - Parker Poe's Meeker Wins 3rd Mayoral Term as Public Life Complements Legal Career
October 17, 2005
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Raleigh
Wells Fargo Capitol Center
150 Fayetteville Street
Suite 1400
Raleigh, NC 27601t 919.890.4168
f 919.835.4552
charlesmeeker@parkerpoe.com
Practices & Industries
Education
- Columbia University
JD, 1975 - Yale University
BA, 1972
Admissions
- North Carolina, 1975
- District of Columbia, 1984




