Attorney Mike Rothrock Advises Enloe High School in Mock Trial Competition

Attorney Mike Rothrock of the law firm Leone Noble & Seate, L.L.P. recently participated as an attorney adviser for Enloe High School in the Wade Edwards High School Mock Trial Competition held in February. The competition is sponsored by the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and is a state-wide educational program that provides students an opportunity to learn about the legal system from legal professionals. Students play the roles of attorneys, witnesses, and bailiffs in the competition as they simulate the real trial of a fictional case in actual courtrooms.


As part of the learning experience, local attorneys volunteer to work alongside teacher coaches and advise student teams as they prepare for the competition in the months prior to the competition date. Regional competitions took place in February in ten cities throughout North Carolina. Enloe High School, located in Raleigh, had two teams that competed in the regional competition held in Durham, North Carolina.

Mr. Rothrock heads up the firm’s personal injury litigation division, but also devotes part of his time and practice to various activities that further public education regarding the legal profession. “I think it’s the responsibility of lawyers to give back to their communities and help educate the public about the legal process and system,” said Mr. Rothrock of his desire to volunteer his time to these types of activities. Two students advised by Mr. Rothrock took “Best Attorney” and “Best Witness” awards in the competition. You can read more about Mike Rothrock at his Litigation Blog.

Leone Noble & Seate is a firm dedicated to defending the rights of those injured on the job or in auto accidents and those looking for a fresh start through bankruptcy. Beth Leone Noble and Jennifer Seate formed Leone Noble & Seate in 2006. Leone Noble & Seate is an AV rated firm by Martindale Hubble. The firm’s offices are at 7100 Six Forks Road in North Raleigh. You can read more about the firm’s pro bono and community service work on its website.