Mr. Dombalis has been practicing law since his graduation from Wake Forest University Law School in 1975. During his legal career, Mr. Dombalis’ law practice has mostly involved litigation in the North Carolina Judicial System. He has tried many cases over the past 40 plus years, ranging from rather simple small claims cases to business or family law litigation involving complex factual and legal issues. He has also participated in and settled many cases in mediation.
Mr. Dombalis is Preeminent AV rated by his peers in the legal community and by judges in Martindale Hubbell, a service which is considered the gold standard for attorney ratings. This is the highest rating given for legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Dombalis was elected by members of the Wake County Bar as a State Bar Councilor in 2010 and served for 9 years as a Counselor to the North Carolina State Bar, the government agency responsible for the regulation of the legal profession in North Carolina.
Mr. Dombalis has been active in civic and community affairs. He served as Chairman of the Board of the Eastern North Carolina Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, member of the Board of Directors of Interact, and President of the governing board of his church. Mr. Dombalis was awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the Raleigh Jaycees for his service to the community. Mr. Dombalis is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, and has served three terms as a member of the Board of Directors of the Wake County Bar Association. He has mediated and arbitrated fee disputes for the Wake County Bar Association Fee Dispute Resolution Committee.
