Attorney Finesse G. Couch

Partner

Finesse Couch, Esquire

Finesse has practiced and taught law in North Carolina for twenty-five years. She has researched and written legal articles for publication on the topics of public education reform and crime prevention through "tough love." She practices primarily in the areas of torts, contracts and mediation. Also a motivational speaker, Finesse has conducted seminars nationally, statewide and locally on her published topics. She has also presented at conventions, conferences and churches across the country. Finesse’s awards and recognitions are numerous.

education

JD, Duke University School of Law | NCCU School of Law

BA, Political Science, Cum Laude, North Carolina State University
University of Southern California


Activities & Affiliations

2018-2020 Associate Dean of Finance and Administration, NCCU School of Law

Law Professor of the Year Award three consecutive years, nccu School of Law

Business Associate of the Year Award

Governor's Award for Excellence Nomination


member, North Carolina Association of Black Attorneys

member, American Association for Justice

Member, North Carolina Advocates of Justice

Former Chair, NC Bar Association’s Local Bar Services Committee

Former President, Durham County Bar Association

Former President, Durham Orange Women Attorneys


Attorney C’Destine Couch

Partner

C. Destine A. Couch, Esq.

C. Destine’s practice focuses in the areas of personal injury, workers’ compensation, contract, traffic, and criminal law.  C.Destine has extensive bench and jury trial experience gained both privately and via his role as a former Assistant District Attorney for Durham County.  He is a community volunteer whose efforts include, but are not limited to, Pro-Bono representation, mentoring youth, participating in Habitat for Humanity, and serving as a volunteer judge for the Durham County Teen Court and Restitution Program.

Education

North Carolina Central School of Law, J.D.

North Carolina State University, B.S. Political Science

Hillside High School


Bar & Court Admissions

North Carolina State Bar 

U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina

Activities & Affiliations

North Carolina Bar Association

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Durham County Bar Association

16th District Judicial Bar

Durham County Criminal Defense Bar

George H. White Bar

Chair, Durham County Teen Court and Restitution Program Advisory Board 

Durham Expunction & Restoration (DEAR) Program Board Member