About Benjamin
Benjamin Royster trained at two North Carolina institutions before launching a career that has combined public service and private practice. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill beginning in 1995 and completed a B.A. in political science in 1999. He went on to North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2002 and earned his J.D. in 2005.
Royster began his legal career in the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s Office in Charlotte, joining as an assistant district lawyer in 2005. The role placed him in the routine of courtroom work and case management. He handled the demands of public prosecution during those early years, gaining courtroom experience and familiarity with county-level procedures.
In 2014 he shifted into private practice and became a partner at Royster and Royster, PLLC. The move returned him to a smaller-firm environment where he could apply the procedural knowledge and litigation experience he had developed in public office. As a partner, he has overseen files, worked with clients directly, and collaborated on trial preparation and negotiation.
Alongside his practice, Royster has maintained ties to local and state bar groups. He has been a member of the Surry County Bar Association since 2014 and has served as second vice-president of the District 17B Bar Association since that same year. He joined the North Carolina Advocates for Justice in 2016 and continues that membership. Earlier in his career, he was active in the Mecklenburg County Bar Association from 2005 until 2014.
Colleagues describe him as deliberate and procedural. His background in a prosecutor’s office followed by years in private practice has given him a steady familiarity with courtroom deadlines, discovery practice, and case flow across trial calendars. He has worked on matters that require both courtroom advocacy and client counseling, navigating the rhythm of hearings, motions practice, and settlement discussions.
Royster is licensed to practice in North Carolina and centers his work in state courts. He balances courtroom preparation and client-facing work in the firm, mentoring younger attorneys and engaging with local bar activities. He continues to practice at Royster and Royster, PLLC, where his practice focuses on matters handled through the firm’s office in North Carolina.
