Charles H. Mercer,

Charles H. Mercer,

Administrative / Regulatory Law

3.0 (1 reviews)
Raleigh, North Carolina
50+ years experience
Young Moore and Henderson PA
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3101 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 200, P.O. Box 31627, Raleigh, NC 27622-1627
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Charlie Mercer is an attorney at Young Moore and Henderson, P.A. and represents clients before state and federal courts and administrative boards and commissions. He serves as a lawyer and advisor to corporations, partnerships, and individuals on a variety of issues, including state and local tax issues and economic development matters.A Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel, Charlie is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in Tax Law and Commercial Litigation and by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Tax – North Carolina. Charlie combines his litigation and tax backgrounds to represent clients on state and local tax controversy matters, including property tax appeals.He represents taxpayers on property tax appeals in counties throughout North Carolina. He represents taxpayers before county boards, the North Carolina Property Tax Commission, and the appellate courts.Charlie has taught state and local tax law at Duke University School of Law, Campbell University School of Law, and University of Miami School of Law. While an Instructor in Law at New York University, Charlie taught Municipal Finance and Administration. He is an active seminar speaker, having made numerous seminar presentations on property tax and other state and local tax topics.Charlie’s experience as a former Chairman of the North Carolina Property Tax Commission, along with his service as special counsel to a United States Congressman, and his service as a member of The University of North Carolina Board of Governors, as well as other boards, provide him with a diverse background and the ability to provide sound, straightforward advice and to work with clients to develop strategies that can lead to efficient solutions.ExperienceRepresents corporations and individuals in state and local tax cases involving ad valorem, corporate income, and sales and use taxation issues, representing such clients before administrative boards, commissions and courtsLitigation experience includes state tax controversies, commercial litigation, and product liability litigationRepresents taxpayers in real property tax controversies, including cases challenging counties’ assessed values of large industrial and manufacturing facilities, shopping centers, office buildings, apartment complexes, public service companies, and other propertiesRepresents taxpayers in business personal property tax disputes, including cases involving multi-year discovery assessmentsHas tried numerous cases before the North Carolina Property Tax Commission and has argued cases before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and North Carolina Supreme CourtRepresents taxpayers before county boards of equalization and review throughout North CarolinaAdvises new and expanding businesses on economic development issues and strategiesServed as special counsel to U.S. Congressman Ike F. AndrewsFormer Instructor in Law, New York University School of LawHas taught state and local tax at Duke University School of Law, Campbell University School of Law, and the University of Miami School of LawHas made presentations at more than 50 seminars sponsored by various organizations, including the American Bar Association, Council on State Taxation, Institute for Professionals in Taxation, Practising Law Institute, North Carolina Bar Association, and North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants Charlie Mercer is an attorney at Young Moore and Henderson, P.A. and represents clients before state and federal courts and administrative boards and commissions. He serves as a lawyer and advisor to corporations, partnerships, and individuals on a variety of issues, including state and local tax issues and economic development matters.A Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel, Charlie is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in Tax Law and Commercial Litigation and by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Tax – North Carolina. Charlie combines his litigation and tax backgrounds to represent clients on state and local tax controversy matters, including property tax appeals.He represents taxpayers on property tax appeals in counties throughout North Carolina. He represents taxpayers before county boards, the North Carolina Property Tax Commission, and the appellate courts.Charlie has taught state and local tax law at Duke University School of Law, Campbell University School of Law, and University of Miami School of Law. While an Instructor in Law at New York University, Charlie taught Municipal Finance and Administration. He is an active seminar speaker, having made numerous seminar presentations on property tax and other state and local tax topics.Charlie’s experience as a former Chairman of the North Carolina Property Tax Commission, along with his service as special counsel to a United States Congressman, and his service as a member of The University of North Carolina Board of Governors, as well as other boards, provide him with a diverse background and the ability to provide sound, straightforward advice and to work with clients to develop strategies that can lead to efficient solutions.ExperienceRepresents corporations and individuals in state and local tax cases involving ad valorem, corporate income, and sales and use taxation issues, representing such clients before administrative boards, commissions and courtsLitigation experience includes state tax controversies, commercial litigation, and product liability litigationRepresents taxpayers in real property tax controversies, including cases challenging counties’ assessed values of large industrial and manufacturing facilities, shopping centers, office buildings, apartment complexes, public service companies, and other propertiesRepresents taxpayers in business personal property tax disputes, including cases involving multi-year discovery assessmentsHas tried numerous cases before the North Carolina Property Tax Commission and has argued cases before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and North Carolina Supreme CourtRepresents taxpayers before county boards of equalization and review throughout North CarolinaAdvises new and expanding businesses on economic development issues and strategiesServed as special counsel to U.S. Congressman Ike F. AndrewsFormer Instructor in Law, New York University School of LawHas taught state and local tax at Duke University School of Law, Campbell University School of Law, and the University of Miami School of LawHas made presentations at more than 50 seminars sponsored by various organizations, including the American Bar Association, Council on State Taxation, Institute for Professionals in Taxation, Practising Law Institute, North Carolina Bar Association, and North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants Charlie Mercer is an attorney at Young Moore and Henderson, P.A. and represents clients before state and federal courts and administrative boards and commissions. He serves as a lawyer and advisor to corporations, partnerships, and individuals on a variety of issues, including state and local tax issues and economic development matters. A Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel, Charlie is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in Tax Law and Commercial Litigation and by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Tax – North Carolina. Charlie combines his litigation and tax backgrounds to represent clients on state and local tax controversy matters, including property tax appeals. He represents taxpayers on property tax appeals in counties throughout North Carolina. He represents taxpayers before county boards, the North Carolina Property Tax Commission, and the appellate courts. Charlie has taught state and local tax law at Duke University School of Law, Campbell University School of Law, and University of Miami School of Law. While an Instructor in Law at New York University, Charlie taught Municipal Finance and Administration. He is an active seminar speaker, having made numerous seminar presentations on property tax and other state and local tax topics. Charlie’s experience as a former Chairman of the North Carolina Property Tax Commission, along with his service as special counsel to a United States Congressman, and his service as a member of The University of North Carolina Board of Governors, as well as other boards, provide him with a diverse background and the ability to provide sound, straightforward advice and to work with clients to develop strategies that can lead to efficient solutions. Experience

Practice Areas

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Recognized: Tax Law
  • Recognized: Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Practice Area: Appellate Practice
  • Practice Area: Economic Development Law
  • Special Focus: State and Local Tax
  • Business North Carolina Legal Elite, Tax and Estate Planning (2023)
  • Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Tax – North Carolina (2020–2023)
  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Fellow, American College of Tax Counsel
  • Citizen Lawyer Award, presented by North Carolina Bar Association (2011)
  • Order of the Long Leaf Pine, presented by the Governor of North Carolina (2009, 2012)

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013

Education

  • University of Miami School of Law, graduated 1975
  • Harvard University
  • New York University
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Reviews

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Kenneth Kelly

2 weeks ago

A competent and experienced attorney for regulatory matters

Mr. Mercer's five decades of experience, particularly in administrative law, were evident when he advised our small business on a compliance issue with a state commission. His background from Harvard and the University of Miami School of Law, along with his recognition in regulatory law, provided solid reassurance. The legal strategy was sound. However, communication was sometimes slower than expected, with responses taking several days. While the outcome was satisfactory, the process felt somewhat distant. For straightforward regulatory guidance, his deep knowledge is valuable, but you may need to manage expectations regarding accessibility and the pace of updates.

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