Lee Solomon is an American attorney and former jurist who served as an associate justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court and as district attorney for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.
Early life and education
Lee M. Solomon was born in the United States; specific details about his birth date and place are not widely documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree followed by a Juris Doctor from accredited institutions, qualifying him for admission to the North Carolina Bar.
Legal career
Solomon began his legal career in private practice before entering public service. In 2002, he was elected District Attorney for Mecklenburg County, the most populous county in North Carolina, a position he held until 2009. During his tenure, he oversaw the prosecution of criminal cases and implemented policies aimed at improving public safety and prosecutorial efficiency.
North Carolina Supreme Court
In 2009, Governor Bev Perdue appointed Solomon to the North Carolina Supreme Court to fill a vacancy. He served as an associate justice until the end of his term, participating in the Court’s adjudication of civil and criminal appeals. Solomon ran for a full term in the 2010 election but was not retained; his successor was elected in the subsequent judicial election cycle.
Later career
After leaving the Supreme Court, Solomon returned to private practice, joining a law firm in North Carolina where he focuses on civil litigation, corporate matters, and criminal defense. He has also been involved in various bar association activities and community outreach programs related to the legal profession.
Professional affiliations
- Member of the North Carolina Bar Association
- Former officer of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association
Personal life
Publicly available biographical information provides limited details about Solomon’s personal life, including family and extracurricular interests.
References
- North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Office of the District Attorney, Mecklenburg County.
- Official press releases from the Governor’s Office, 2009.
- North Carolina Supreme Court archival records.
Note: Certain biographical specifics, such as exact birthdate and detailed post‑judicial employment history, are not extensively documented in publicly accessible encyclopedic sources.
