Committed to protecting the rights of clients, Joseph T. Edwards has been practicing law for 32 years, taking on cases that deal with personal injury, wrongful death, worker’s compensation, and auto accidents. One of seven children, Joe was born and raised in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he graduated from Broughton High School. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree (1982) and law degree (1985), Joe was admitted to practice before the United States court for the eastern district of North Carolina and the North Carolina state courts, where he has been practicing ever since. Currently a member of the North Carolina State Bar, The Association of Trial Lawyers, the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, and the Pitt County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations; Joe has distinguished himself as an honest and respected attorney. He recognizes the trust that his clients place in him, and Joe is committed to providing his clients with aggressive, knowledgeable representation.

On a personal note, Joe and Sharron met at the University of North Carolina law school and were married after Sharron graduated from law school. They have three sons, and Joe enjoyed coaching baseball and basketball when the boys were young. Joe has served as a deacon at Oakmont Baptist Church, and serves with Sharron on the Pitt County Young Life Committee. Joe also plays drums in the Oakmont Emerge worship service. In addition, Joe is the drummer for Harmless Error, a lawyer rock ‘n roll band.