Todd A. Jones
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Meet Todd
Todd Jones represents clients in complex construction disputes, government matters and business litigation. He helps contractors, subcontractors, property owners and businesses navigate high-stakes contract disputes, OSHA defense matters and collections actions. His practice encompasses construction law, municipal law, administrative proceedings, real estate litigation and employment matters.Todd handles cases ranging from contract disputes involving millions of dollars to OSHA compliance defense and real estate transactions. He represents clients in matters before state and federal courts in North Carolina and the District of Columbia, as well as before administrative agencies. His construction law practice includes contract negotiation and drafting, mechanic's lien claims, payment disputes, construction defect litigation and regulatory compliance. He also advises local government entities on administrative law matters and municipal operations.
Todd is actively involved with the North Carolina Bar Association's Construction Law Section and regularly speaks at regional, state and national conferences on construction law topics. Prior to joining Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, Todd served as the founding partner of a Raleigh-based law firm.
Education
- Campbell University, J.D., 1998
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S., 1993
Admissions
- North Carolina, 1998
- Tenth Judicial District, 1998
- District of Columbia, 1999
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina, 1999
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina, 2005
- U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina, 2010
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit, 2023
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 2020
- U.S. Supreme Court, 2006
Honors and Awards
- North Carolina Super Lawyers® Construction Litigation (2023-2026)
- Business North Carolina Legal Elite (2013-2023)
- Campbell University Law School Alumni Award (2020)
- Campbell University Distinguished Alumni Award (2016)
- Association of Builders and Contractors Associate Member of the Year (2011, 2013, 2015)
- North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law Award (2013)
- Triangle Business Journal, 40 Under 40 Leadership Award (2011)
- North Carolina Bar Association Charles F. Blanchard Outstanding Young Lawyer (2007)
Professional and Civic Activities
- Affordable Community Residence Association (ACRA), Board Member (2017-Present), Secretary (2020- Present)
- North Carolina Bar Association, Construction Law Section, Real Property Section, Bankruptcy Section, Business Law Section
- American Arbitration Association, Panel of Arbitrators (2025-Present)
- Campbell Law School, Adjunct Professor of Construction Law (2025-Present)
- Campbell Law School Alumni Association Executive Board, Member (2015-Present), Chair (2015-2016)
- University of North Carolina, General Alumni Association Board (2016-2020), School of Public Health Alumni Chair (2016-2020)
- Campbell Law School Connections Mentorship Program, former Mentor
- Connect for Success NC, Board Chair (2019-2021)
- Downtown Housing Improvement Corporation, Board of Directors (2005-2012), President (2011)
- Past Member of the Construction Financial Managers Association’s National Government Affairs Committee
- Past Member of the Association of Builders and Contractors’ Fayetteville Council
- Past Delegation Member to Lithuania for the North Carolina Bar Association’s Attorney Exchange Program
- St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, Trustees Chair (2017-2019), Staff Parish Relations Committee (2022-Present), Chair (2023)
- Boy Scouts of America, Troop 344, Scout Master (2015-2019)
Presentations and Publications
- “The Importance of Operating Agreements,” Roofing Magazine, March/April 2025
- “Construction Tax Planning – 2025,” Jones Insurance Advisors Presentation, March 2025
- “State of Construction,” Jones Insurance Advisors Presentation, August 2024
- “State of Construction,” North State Bank Presentation, September 2023
- “Legal and Legislative Update,” Waterproofing Contractors Association Fall Convention, October 2022
- “Business & Succession Planning,” North Carolina Association of Electrical Contractors Annual Trade Show and Convention, July 2022
- “The Necessary Terms, Goals sought by the Partners and Legal Risks involved in entering into Joint Venture Agreements,” Construction Financial Management Association, Triangle Chapter, June 2022
- “Supply Chain Management Panel,” Construction Financial Management Association Annual Conference, Atlanta, Georgia, May 2022
- “Contract Language and Material Price Escalation,” Construction Financial Management Association, Building Profits, November/December 2021
