Mr. Poe’s primary area of practice is civil litigation. He is a trial lawyer concentrating on personal injury matters as well as commercial litigation both for the Plaintiff and Defendant. His representation of Plaintiffs has resulted in numerous significant jury verdicts and settlements, including the largest personal injury recovery in North Carolina as reported by Lawyers Weekly in 1995. Mr. Poe also provides defense services for his corporate clients, which include national transportation companies. Mr. Poe is actively involved in community affairs. He is married to the former Dian L. Heffner, and has two daughters, Tracy and Tara. He has five grandchildren. Mr. Poe is a licensed private pilot, karate instructor, avid scuba diver, and underwater photographer.