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J. Phil Carlton

Representative and negotiator for the tobacco industry, former North Carolina Supreme Court Justice

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Phil Carlton is a former Supreme Court Justice from North Carolina. He was hired by the tobacco industry as a lead negotiator because of his reputation as a pragmatic person who could understand both sides of the issues. Carlton was instrumental in keeping people at the table and working through the most contentious issues.

J. Phil Carlton
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