F. Todd Whitlow

F. Todd Whitlow

Partner

Todd is a Member of the firm. Since 2007, his practice has largely involved the representation of residential and commercial property owners and managers throughout North Carolina. Much of his focus has been on advising his clients in proper risk management, operations policies and procedures, fair housing compliance and defense work, real estate litigation, business litigation, commercial collections and contract review and drafting. In 2011, Todd extended his practice to South Carolina and in 2020 he became licensed to practice in Georgia where he continues representation of the firm’s multi-family clientele.

In addition to his multi-family practice, Todd leads the firms Community Association practice which includes representation of homeowners’ and condominium associations throughout the State of North Carolina in the areas of collection of assessments, enforcement and interpretation of restrictive covenants, proper meeting protocol, drafting of restrictive covenants and fair housing compliance and defense.

Todd was raised in Oxford, North Carolina and attended college at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill before attending Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina.

When not working Todd enjoys volunteering at Hayes Barton Baptist Church as a Youth Discipleship leader, traveling, playing and watching sports, occasionally playing the guitar, fitness, reading and spending time with his wife, two daughters and dog.

Professional & Civic Associations

  • A New Lease on Life 501(c)(3) – Chair 2017-2020
  • A New Lease on Life 501(c)(3) – Immediate Past Chair 2021
  • A New Lease on Life is a non-profit corporation within the Triangle Apartment Association with a focus on assisting in the battle against homelessness.
  • Apartment Association of North Carolina – Government Affairs Committee
  • Apartment Association of North Carolina Political Action Committee – General Counsel
  • Triangle Government Alliance – President of the Board of Directors
  • Triangle Apartment Association Education Foundation – Chair 2021
  • Triangle Apartment Association – Board of Directors (2016 – 2017)
  • National Apartment Association – Legislative Committee Member (2021)
  • National Apartment Association Education Institute Curriculum Development Committee – 2021
  • 10th Judicial District Wake County Bar Association
  • North Carolina Bar Association – Real Property Law Section
  • South Carolina Bar Association
  • Georgia Bar Association
  • Community Association Institute – Member
  • Hayes Barton Baptist Church – Active member & Member of the Diaconate

Principal Areas of Practice

  • Commercial and Residential Landlord/Tenant Litigation
  • Commercial and Residential Lease Preparation and Negotiation
  • Fair Housing Compliance and Defense
  • Commercial creditor law
  • Community Association Law
  • Collection of Assessments
  • Restrictive Covenant Interpretation and Enforcement

Bar Admissions

  • North Carolina State Bar
  • South Carolina Bar
  • Georgia Bar
  • United States District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina

Educational Background

  • Campbell University: Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, J.D., with honors (2002)
  • University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, B.A., Industrial Relations (1998)

Locations

Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina