–information courtesy of Franklin County Public Information Officer James F. Hicks III
Franklin County has selected Cooper Bolton to fill the staff attorney position. He will begin his new job April 1.
“I am excited to join the dedicated team at Franklin County to assist with legal matters and do my part to improve the community where I grew up,” Bolton said.
Bolton comes to Franklin County from Marcilliat, & Mills, PLLC. He has served as an associate attorney since September 2022, representing clients in North Carolina State Court as well as Federal Court. He has previously interned with the Town of Cary’s Legal Department and the Alamance County District Attorney’s Office.
“Franklin County’s growth has resulted in an increased interest and demand for services and projects which require legal input,” County Manager Kim Denton said. “Cooper will help us expedite the review of legal matters in response to this growth.”
Bolton is a native of Franklin County and grew up in Louisburg. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in political science from N.C. State University and a juris doctorate from Campbell University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in North Carolina and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of North Carolina.
The Board of Commissioners approved adding a staff attorney to the County Manager’s office in December 2023. The staff attorney will complete legal work under the direction of the county attorney.