Leadership
- President, Wake County Bar Association
- NC State Bar Council Member (2013–2022)
- Leader in numerous legal and civic organizations
About Cornerstone Legal
Experience. Judgment. Foundation.
Cornerstone Legal is a litigation and dispute resolution firm focused on helping businesses, developers, and professionals navigate complex legal challenges with clarity and confidence.
Your Attorney
Theodore C. Edwards, II
Founder & Certified Mediator
Theodore C. Edwards, II is a seasoned commercial litigator with more than three decades of experience handling complex disputes across North Carolina. His practice focuses on construction litigation, business disputes, affordable housing matters, and environmental litigation. In addition to his litigation work, Mr. Edwards is a certified mediator who helps parties resolve disputes through structured, practical negotiation.
Mr. Edwards is known for providing early, candid, and accurate assessments of his clients' cases. He believes that understanding both the risks and opportunities at the outset allows clients to make better strategic decisions — whether that means pursuing litigation or resolving a matter efficiently.
Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Edwards is an ordained pastor who leads a BSF class, has served on church staff, and has been a deacon and member of a church council and board. This dual calling informs his approach to church legal services and faith-based dispute resolution.
Duke Law
30+ Years
Certified Mediator
Ordained Pastor
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After three decades in the courtroom, I founded Cornerstone Legal to practice law the way I have always believed it should be done — close to the client, honest from the very first conversation, and grounded in the values that have guided my life. Whether I am representing a business in a complex dispute, helping two parties find a fair path forward, or counseling a church through a difficult season, my goal is the same: to be a steady foundation when it matters most.Theodore C. Edwards, II · Founder
Experience & Leadership
Recognition & Service
A career defined by legal excellence and commitment to the profession and community.
Awards
- John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award (2024)
- Triangle Business Journal "40 Under 40"
- NC Lawyers Weekly "Up and Coming Lawyers"
- William L. Thorpe Pro Bono Attorney Award
- NC Bar Association Citizen Lawyer Award
Education
- Duke University
B.A., Political Science & Sociology - Duke University School of Law
Juris Doctor
Community
Beyond the Practice
Mr. Edwards maintains a deep commitment to community service and civic leadership. He currently serves in leadership roles with several nonprofit and professional organizations, including those focused on housing, economic development, and public service.
His longstanding involvement reflects a belief that the practice of law carries a responsibility to contribute to the broader community. As an ordained pastor, BSF class leader, deacon, and member of church councils and boards, that commitment extends naturally into his service to faith communities across North Carolina.
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