- EducationJ.D., Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law; B.S., Marketing, Illinois State University
- Bar admissionsNorth Carolina; U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina
- RecognitionThe National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers; Top 10 trial lawyer in North Carolina
- CommunityTown attorney for Lillington
Robert A. (Tony) Buzzard is a trial lawyer with vast experience in state and federal court. Concentrating in civil and criminal litigation, Tony has represented the interests of the injured and the accused.
Tony is a second-generation attorney and the son of nationally renowned law professor Lynn R. Buzzard. He is one of only a handful of lawyers who has received a jury verdict in excess of one million dollars for an injured client. Because of his trial success, Tony has been selected as a Top 100 trial lawyer in the United States and a top 10 trial lawyer in North Carolina.
Tony is a recognized capital murder defense attorney who has handled hundreds of murder charges. He also spends part of his time teaching trial lawyers across the state and has been a featured speaker for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, formerly the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. He serves as the town attorney for Lillington.
Education
- Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, Buies Creek, North Carolina — J.D.
- Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois — B.S., Marketing
Bar admissions
- North Carolina
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
- U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina
Professional associations
- Harnett County Bar Association: President (1996–1998), Vice-President (1995–1996), Treasurer (1994–1995)
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers
Teaching
- Capital Murder Defense, Capital Defender of North Carolina
- Daubert and Rule 702, NCAST
Published works
- Minister’s Legal Desk Reference (contributing author)
- Render Unto Caesar (co-author)
- Staff writer, Religious Freedom Reporter
Honors
- National Top 100 Trial Attorney, The National Trial Lawyers
- Who’s Who Among American Law School Students
- American Jurisprudence Book Award, Remedies
- American Bar Association Moot Court Team
- National Finalist, John Marshall Moot Court Team
- Participant, U.S. Track & Field International Team, Hong Kong
