Philip A. Lehman | |
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| Member of the North CarolinaHouseofRepresentatives from the 30th district | |
| In office January 1, 2017 –March 30, 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Paul Luebke |
| Succeeded by | Marcia Morey |
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| Born | November 3,1946 |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Durham,North Carolina |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Philip A. Lehman (born November 3,1946) is an American politician. He was appointed to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2017 following the death of Paul Luebke. A Democrat,he served the 30th district. [1] [2] [3] Philip A. Lehman Philip A. Lehman is an American attorney,civil servant,and politician who has served in various roles in North Carolina government and community organizations. He is best known for his work as an Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice,where he specialized in combating predatory lending practices. Early Life and Education Lehman moved to Durham,North Carolina in 1975 from Washington,D.C. He is a Vietnam War veteran who served as a naval officer in the United States Navy. Lehman holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Harvard University and a Juris Doctor from Catholic University of America. The law school’s institutional mission focused on “law for social change,”which aligned with Lehman’s later career in consumer protection. Career Legal Services Prior to his government service,Lehman worked as a lawyer and served as director of a multi-county legal services office,providing legal assistance to underserved communities. North Carolina Attorney General’s Office Lehman served as Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division of the North Carolina Department of Justice. In this role,he received numerous awards for his work on litigation and legislation concerning predatory lending and unfair mortgage lending practices at both state and federal levels. His work was particularly significant as North Carolina became the first state to pass comprehensive predatory lending legislation in 1999. Lehman was instrumental in enforcing these consumer protection laws and ensuring they remained immune from federal preemptive powers. He focused on protecting subprime borrowers from deceptive lending practices and high-cost loans that targeted vulnerable consumers. Awards and Recognition In 2012,Lehman was honored with the Staff Member of the Year Award by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG),recognizing his exceptional service and leadership in advancing the work of attorneys general nationwide. In 2013,Lehman was honored with the Defenders of Justice Award by the North Carolina Justice Center,recognizing his outstanding contributions to civil rights and social justice through his work at the NC Office of the Attorney General. Political Career In 2017,the Durham County Democratic Party appointed Lehman to fill the 30th seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives following the death of Representative Paul Luebke. Lehman stated his intention to continue Luebke’s legacy of advocating for voting rights,tax fairness,environmental protection,and public education. He served briefly in this role before resigning in March 2017. Community Service Since March 2018,Lehman has served on the Durham County Board of Elections as a member. He has served as Board Chairman from May to July 2018 and again from July 2019 to the present. In this role,he oversees county voting operations,manages polling locations and voter registration,ensures election security,and helps coordinate with state election officials to protect voting rights and election integrity at the local level. Personal Life Lehman lives in Durham,North Carolina,with his wife,Judy Kincaid,who is an environmental advocate and founding executive director of Clean Energy Durham. The couple has two adult sons. References •American Predatory Lending Database,Duke University •NC Policy Watch •Durham County public records •National Association of Attorneys General Awards Records •North Carolina Justice Center Past Defenders of Justice Honorees •Clean Energy Durham organizational materials