Turner Padget Opens New Office in Charlotte, North Carolina; Welcomes Shareholder David A. Luzum and Relocates Shareholder Ben Calhoun

Posted On January 23, 2026

Turner Padget is pleased to announce the opening of our new office in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the addition of Shareholder David A. Luzum, an experienced Charlotte-based litigator who will help lead our expanded North Carolina presence and client service efforts. Joining him on the Charlotte launch team, Shareholder Ben Calhoun is relocating to Charlotte to strengthen client service and expand the firm’s North Carolina capabilities. 

Turner Padget has served clients in North Carolina for years, and the Charlotte office strengthens our ability to support them more fully through a stronger on-the-ground presence. 

“This office opening reflects our longstanding commitment to clients in North Carolina and expands our ability to meet them where they do business,” said C. Pierce Campbell, Turner Padget’s Chief Executive Officer. “We’re proud to invest in the talent and footprint to deepen our presence and more fully support businesses with needs in North Carolina. David, a longtime friend of our firm, brings almost two decades of experience in high-stakes disputes, and Ben’s relocation to Charlotte reflects our commitment to launching this office with a strong, experienced team. We’re delighted to welcome David and appreciate Ben’s leadership as we grow alongside our clients in North Carolina – with the same client-focused, relationship-driven approach that has defined Turner Padget for nearly a century.” 

About David A. Luzum

David is an experienced litigator with 16 years of practice focused on high-stakes litigation. He represents businesses and financial institutions in disputes involving contracts, real estate, fraud, and professional liability matters, and has handled arbitrations, jury trials, and appeals in state and federal courts, as well as bankruptcy proceedings. David also advises banks, credit unions, and other lenders in complex litigation matters.

David is licensed to practice in North Carolina and Georgia and is admitted in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Eleventh Circuits. He earned his undergraduate degree from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law.

“I’m honored to join Turner Padget at such a meaningful stage of the firm’s history,” said David. “The firm has served clients with needs in North Carolina for years, and the Charlotte office strengthens our ability to support those clients more fully and with an on-the-ground presence. I’m excited to work alongside this exceptional team to deliver practical, business-minded counsel and build lasting client relationships across the region.”

Launch Team and Local Presence

In addition to David’s arrival and Ben’s relocation, Turner Padget’s Charlotte launch team includes a number of attorneys across the firm’s footprint who have and will continue to serve clients in North Carolina. Turner Padget currently has eightattorneys across its footprint who are licensed to practice in North Carolina.

Charlotte Office Location

Turner Padget’s Charlotte office is located at 5925 Carnegie Blvd., Suite 525, in Charlotte’s SouthPark area.

This expansion further strengthens Turner Padget’s regional footprint and reinforces its commitment to disciplined growth focused on client service.

About Turner Padget

Turner Padget is a full-service law firm with deep regional roots and a strong reputation as one of the Southeast’s premier law firms. For nearly a century, the firm has delivered practical, business-minded counsel and built long-term client relationships across the Southeast. Turner Padget serves clients from offices in Augusta, Charleston, Charlotte, Columbia, Florence, Greenville, and Myrtle Beach. Learn more at www.turnerpadget.com.