John C. Graham, III (retired)

North Carolina native John C. Graham, III was born in Charlotte, attended Northeastern High School in Elizabeth City and, in 1982, graduated from North Carolina State University. In 1985, John received his law degree from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University and moved to Dare County that same year. Ever since, John and his wife Laurie have called the Outer Banks home.

After several decades as a talented and well-respected litigator, John retired from active practice in 2024. Newly retired, John can be found surfing or engaging in other athletic pursuits and enjoying grandpa life. He remains active in the community, John and Lori donate time, money, and resources to many charitable organizations. John is an active member of the Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, sits on the Board of the Outer Banks Relief Foundation, and is on the Board of Directors for the Outer Banks Community Foundation.