About Me

 Philip R. Thomas focuses his efforts on the intersection of politics, government, and law at the federal and state levels. He leverages his experience, to give his clients the winning edge.  

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He previously served as the Chief Counsel—as well as Political Director and Strategy Director—for the North Carolina Republican Party, an organization with nearly 2.2 million members and over 115 separate committees with distinct bylaws and leadership. During his tenure at the Party, GOP candidates won 23 of 27 statewide elections.

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Philip has counseled and represented political committees, candidates, elected officials, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, lobbyists, and business entities. He provides advice on issues of government relations, politics, policy, business, and public relations.

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Philip also served as Deputy General Counsel for the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and has experience in every branch of North Carolina state government—including working in the Lt. Governor’s office, the NC State House, the NC State Senate, the NC Court of Appeals, and several administrative agencies.

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He is the Chair of the North Carolina Chapter of the Republican National Lawyers Association and serves on their national Board of Governors. Philip is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Triangle Chapter of the Federalist Society. 

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Philip received his B.A. in political science from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and his law degree from Campbell University School of Law. He is also a graduate of the Institute for the Public Trust’s statewide leadership program.

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Philip has been recognized as a Legal Elite–Young Gun by Business North Carolina (2022, 2023, 2024).

He is also a Member and practicing attorney at the law firm Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman, LLC.