Brunswick County names Robert Shaver, Jr. County Attorney

BOLIVIA, N.C. — Brunswick County has hired Robert Shaver, Jr. as its new County Attorney.

Shaver’s first day in his new role will be Monday, Jan. 4. He currently works as the County Attorney for Rockingham County, where he has worked since 2007. Prior to that, he worked for five years as County Attorney in Caswell County.

Shaver received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and his Juris Doctor degree from Wake Forest University. He has 27 years of experience practicing law in North Carolina, including 13 working in local government, and served as the President of the North Carolina Association of County Attorneys for the 2014-15 term.

“I am excited to receive this opportunity and look forward to moving to Brunswick County,” Shaver said. “I intend to provide straightforward advice and guidance to assist the Commissioners and county management in meeting their goals to benefit the citizens of Brunswick County.”

“We have a great Legal Team supporting Brunswick County currently,” said Board of Commissioners Chairman Scott Phillips. “We welcome Mr. Shaver to that team and look forward to engaging his experience and leadership as we move Brunswick County forward.”

“I very much look forward to having Bob on the team,” added County Manager Ann Hardy. “The County is fortunate to have recruited an experienced County Attorney.”