Ralph Bryant Law Firm

04/11/2025

n the letter, Craig Trainor, acting assistant secretary for the Office of Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education, directed education institutions to “cease using race preferences and stereotypes as a factor in their admissions, hiring, promotion, compensation, scholarships, prizes, administrative support, sanctions, discipline, and beyond.”

The Department of Education is requiring school districts to certify that they comply with civil rights law or risk losing federal funding.

02/08/2025

Memories: Attorney Ralph Bryant, HBCU Law Professor spoke at a Black History program at a local high school. This brother knows his Black History!

08/26/2024

Attorney Ralph Bryant, Jr. fighting the good fight to defend justice for Gates County Elections Director in civil lawsuit. See news article…

Riddick seeks compensatory and punitive damages from county officials

07/09/2024

This may be the first article on this historic decision that actually mentions my name.

Joseph Askew Sr. reveled in good news on a recent Sunday afternoon. The 77-year-old retiree has been in a legal battle to keep his historic properties from being destroyed by the city officials in his hometown, Kinston, North Carolina. Already, they’ve demolished some of his properties. He contend...

06/29/2024

Attorney Ralph Bryant wins appeal to the North Carolina Supreme Court for his client. The Supreme Court agreed with attorney Bryant's Constitutional Law legal arguments on Substantive Due Process and Equal Protection, and reversed a Court of Appeals ruling.

The state Supreme Court will allow plaintiffs to move forward with a lawsuit challenging Kinston’s condemnation program as racially discriminatory. The unanimous high court ruling Friday overturns a decision from North Carolina’s second-highest court.

05/08/2024

Atty. Bryant and the family of Lamoris Speight seeking justice after he was fatally shot by police officers during a mental health crisis. He was unarmed when officers were called in to stabilize the situation. Instead he was killed on the scene and the DA has chosen not to charge the officers. Atty. Bryant will file a civil lawsuit to advocate justice for Lamoris and family. Read the article to the end for Atty. Bryant’s comments in support of the family.

District Attorney Jeff Marsigli has concluded that a Wilson County sheriff’s deputy was justified in a shooting that caused a Saratoga man’s death last year. No charges will be filed in the shooting of Lamoris Dejuan Speight Jr., 22, who died at his 6735 Main St. home on the outskirts of Saratog...

04/12/2024

Attorney Ralph Bryant, Jr. argues a civil rights case representing a group of black residents of Kinston, NC before the NC Supreme Court.

This is Attorney Bryant’s 2nd case before the NC Supreme court this year.

Check out this article:

A North Carolina Supreme Court case about whether racism has influenced Kinston leaders' foreclosure efforts could have implications for the power of local governments across the state.

02/18/2024

https://www.aclu.org/news/racial-justice/moving-beyond-the-supreme-courts-affirmative-action-rulings

The work to ensure educational opportunities for people of color continues, despite the court’s decision.

02/13/2024

Attorney Ralph Bryant, Jr. fighting for his client, Halikierra Community Service vs. State of NC DHHS before the Supreme Court of North Carolina. He is an advocate for justice for the rights of everyday citizens of NC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXPPtoTDp14 - YOUTUBE LINK

Thank you Attorneys Bryant and Quintin Byrd for your service to humanity!

10/19/2023

Last year this time, Attorney Ralph Bryant sponsored the “Courage To Care” awards along with the Les Vingt Femme organization at the Jubilation Gala. Community heroes and educators were recognized for their service. It was a night to remember at the Carteret County NC civic center with live music, food and celebration!

This was the 2nd Courage to Care awards ceremony initiated by Attorney Bryant and the late Joe Bailey.

Ralph has always been civic minded and an advocate for the community.

Enjoy the memories!

06/06/2022

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About Ralph Bryant Law Firm Aggressive and Compassionate Legal Representation in North Carolina With over three decades of experience in both state and federal courts, Attorney Ralph Bryant Jr. is committed to getting you justice. Our office is in Greenville, North Carolina, but we serve clients acr...

01/18/2022

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