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Doug Berger Member of the North Carolina Senate
from the 7th districtIn office
2005 – presentPersonal details Born Smithfield, North Carolina Political party Democratic Spouse(s) Annie Residence Youngsville, North Carolina Alma mater University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Profession educator, attorney Douglas E. "Doug" Berger is a Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly representing the state's 7th Senate district since 2005. His district includes Franklin, Granville, Vance, and Warren counties. Senator Berger is an attorney and former prosecutor from Youngsville, North Carolina.
Senator Berger was raised in Smithfield, North Carolina. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law in 1989. In 1990, he started his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney for the 11th Judicial District, successfully prosecuting cases ranging from DWI, burglary, sexual assault to murder cases. He then moved to the 9th Judicial District where he served as an Assistant District Attorney from 1991 to 1994. He prosecuted cases in Warren, Franklin, Granville & Vance Counties.
During the election for the North Carolina state Senate seat representing the new seventh district in 2004, Berger won with 56% of the popular vote. In 2006, he won a second term defeating his opponent 61% to 39%.
Sen. Berger joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in 2005 where he handles Workers’ Compensation litigation and dispute resolution.
Sen. Berger is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association, the State Employees Association of North Carolina and the North Carolina Advocates for Justice.
External links
- North Carolina General Assembly - Senator Doug Berger official NC Senate website
- Project Vote Smart - Senator Doug Berger (NC) profile
- Follow the Money - Doug Berger
- Doug Berger North Carolina Senate official campaign website
- Attorney Doug Berger attorney profile
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