Professor Everett graduated with honors (Order of the Coif) from the University of North Caroline at Chapel Hill School of Law in 2008 and returned in 2011 to teach first year Research, Reasoning, Writing, and Advocacy. After graduation, he served as managing partner of Everett & Everett. He has practiced in many areas, including civil litigation, trusts and estates, federal securities fraud, small business guidance, family law, and state administrative matters. He has handled trial and appellate cases in the North Carolina courts, as well as appearing in federal circuit, district, and bankruptcy courts.