Thomas Hester focuses his practice on land use, zoning, and regulatory issues affecting real estate development. He is part of a team that represents local governments, landowners, developers, and other private clients in rezonings, development permitting, zoning hearings and appeals, and related litigation.
Prior to his legal career, Thomas spent eight years as a commercial real estate broker and analyst in Raleigh. He also has experience investing in and managing commercial properties.
Thomas earned his law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He received his bachelor’s degrees in finance and banking, as well as French and Francophone studies, from Appalachian State University.