Bio
Frank Gray is a partner whose practice focuses on municipal law, trade association representation, housing-related matters, and general business counseling. He represents local governments, trade associations, and small businesses on a wide range of legal and regulatory issues, including zoning and land use matters, legislative advocacy, business formation, and commercial transactions. With more than four decades of legal experience, Frank brings deep institutional knowledge and practical insight to matters involving government relations, regulatory compliance, and business operations.
Frank approaches his work with a strong emphasis on long-term client relationships and practical problem solving. He takes pride in providing thoughtful legal guidance that is both strategic and cost-conscious, helping clients navigate complex regulatory and business environments with clarity and confidence. Clients value his experience, responsiveness, and commitment to delivering high-quality representation while maintaining a collaborative and approachable style.
Experience
- Represents municipal governments and public officials on governance, regulatory, and operational legal matters.
- Advises trade associations and industry groups on legislative, regulatory, and organizational issues.
- Provides counsel on matters involving manufactured and modular housing, including regulatory and legislative considerations affecting the industry.
- Serves as a hearing officer for professional licensing boards, including the North Carolina Board of Architecture and Registered Interior Designers
- Represents clients before the North Carolina General Assembly and state administrative agencies on legislative and regulatory matters.
- Provides legal guidance on business training, commercial transactions, and general business operations.
- Member, North Carolina State Bar and Tenth Judicial District
- Member, North Carolina Bar Association
- Member, Wake County Bar Association
- Member, North Carolina Civil Collaborative Law Association
- Member, North Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society
- Member, Susie Sharp Inn of Court
- Member, Endowment Committee, Highland United Methodist Church
- Member, Executives Club of North Carolina (President, 1993-1994)
- Member, Rotary Club of the Capital City (Charter Member 1984; President 1986-1987)
- Member, North Carolina Association of Municipal Attorneys (President 1999-2000)
- Member, Wake County Board of Adjustment, 1984-1991
- Board of Directors, Prestonwood Country Club, 1986-1990
- Board of Directors, Association Executives of North Carolina, 1996-1998
- President, Executives Club of Raleigh, 1993-1994
- Tutor/Mentor, Daniels Middle School, 1998-2004
- Chairman, Auditory Learning Center, 1997-2007
- Mr. Gray is AV Peer Review rated
- Recipient, 2004 James E. Lavasque Distinguished Service Award, N.C. Manufactured & Modular Housing Association
- Recipient, 2015, Griff and June Glover Distinguished Service Award, N.C. Restaurant & Lodging Association
- Recipient, 2022 President’s Award, N.C. Manufactured & Modular Housing Association
- B.A. Davidson College Davidson, North Carolina 1970
- J.D. University of Florida Gainesville, Florida (with honors) 1973