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William G. Pagán is a multi award-winning patent attorney, a member of the NC State Computer Science Alumni Hall of Fame, and a named inventor on over 130 patent applications; an achievement that earned him the title of Master Inventor during his nearly 15 years at IBM in various software/hardware engineering and intellectual property roles. Nationally-recognized as a Hispanic Luminary in the STEM disciplines at the Hispanic Engineering National Achievement Awards Conference, he has significant technical expertise in software, computers, telecommunications, consumer electronics, systems management, & related fields. In addition to his Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Computer Science, he graduated Summa Cum Laude (highest honors) from NCCU Law as their Evening Program valedictorian.. Will practices law at Coats & Bennett, PLLC, where he uses his engineering background to represent inventors, developers, and content creators in obtaining, enforcing, and monetizing patent, copyright, and trademark rights. He also helps technology companies understand and navigate the intellectual property rights of others, among other things. His experience as a private patent attorney, corporate patent engineer, and hardware/software developer gives him significant insight into the legal, business, and technical sides to patent development, enforcement, valuation, licensing, and transfer objectives.. Will's practice has historically had a substantial technical focus grounded in software, computing devices, and telecommunications, which reflect his professional engineering experience.  While at IBM, Mr. Pagán was mostly entrenched in IBM's server development business, leading teams across companies and geographies in the development of software to interface with the embedded software and micro-controllers in IBM's Intel x86/64 and Power PC-based server architectures, whether in rack, tower, chassis, blade, or cloud configurations.  His leadership work on IBM’s Intel-based Thurley platforms in particular won him an Outstanding Technical Achievement Award.. Will's leadership throughout his storied legal and engineering careers has also been marked by committed volunteer service and mentorship.  One way in which Will serves his community is as the NC Wing Legal Officer of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP), United States Air Force Auxilliary, in which he holds the grade of Captain.  CAP is congressionally chartered to provide emergency services (e.g., air/ground search and rescue, disaster relief), aerospace education, and youth programs to the public.  The NC Wing Legal Officer is an attorney pro bono volunteer that is a member of the NC Wing Commander's staff and supervises a team of Assistant Legal Officers (who are also attorneys) throughout the state of NC. He advises on legal implications of CAP programs and activities, which may include issues pertaining to, e.g., interpretation of laws and regulations; contracts and agreements; insurance; real estate; taxation; investigations; corporate records and organizations; and relations with local agencies.. Will is admitted to practice law in North Carolina, as well as before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  He is a life member of the Society of Professional Hispanic Engineers and the NC Society of Hispanic Professionals.

Whenever someone asks me where I am from, I respond that I grew up in southeastern North Carolina on dirt road. Folks from the nearby town, Whiteville, which isn’t much bigger, used to say they had to pipe the sunshine into where I lived.. By growing up in a small rural township with economic hardships, I learned so many lessons about the power of community working together to lift one another up—particularly in times of need. In my professional experience, I find that people often seek out a lawyer when they are experiencing some form of suffering and searching for a solution. I believe compassion is the necessary foundation an attorney needs in order to become part of the solution. The power of compassion is a guiding principle in my life and has led me to my professional journey today.. After attending Wake Forest University and earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology, I decided to attend law school after shadowing my uncle in his law firm for several summers. He had a thriving Social Security Disability practice which I admired and felt comfortable working in that area of the law. Although I had originally intended to work as a District Attorney, I discovered that was not my path. Instead, I accepted the challenge of leading a growing firm’s Social Security Disability practice where I remained at the helm for over 17 years. I feel privileged to have been able to help so many people navigate a very complex appeal process and secure the benefits they had earned.. Now, I am answering a call to continue helping people navigate other difficult and complex areas of the law known as Elder Law. I believe my knowledge, skills, values, and experiences will enable me to help seniors and their families find solutions for some of the most difficult times of life.. When not working, I enjoy exploring our beautiful state and taking photographs of nature and family. I also enjoy singing with my church choir, playing my trumpet and hanging out with my daughter, Ella, and our dog, Tilly.

When William (Bill) Peaslee opened his office nearly 20 years ago, he wanted an office where clients could feel comfortable returning with any legal concern. Our areas of practice include, but are not limited to:. Most people have gone all their lives without having to hire an attorney. Visiting an attorney for the first time can be an anxious experience. We treat our clients the way we would expect to be treated; we provide frank, honest assessments of our clients’ problems and explain to them the options they may have for resolution. By establishing a level of trust, our clients know unequivocally that their attorney is on their side.. We invite you to visit us for a consultation so that we may know how we can better serve you.

We usually start our firm bios with a little tidbit about the member and move on from there building a narrative.. We’re breaking the mold with Julianne B. Rothert.. We have to start with this: Julianne loves family law – she is completely, utterly, dedicated to every aspect of it and has been since law school.. What does it mean when Julianne loves something? This . . .. Julianne went to Clemson. She loves everything Clemson, especially the football team. How much? Enough to be in labor the night before a Clemson game (note: It was not a playoff game, or even against the top 25, just the regular, old ‘Saturday Clemson beat down of an almost defenseless opponent’ game) and still go to the game. Which she sat all the way through. We think she also probably sat through Dabo’s news conference as well but she won’t confirm or deny that.. Only then did she go to the hospital and give birth. She gives some, grudgingly, credit to her daughter for waiting so patiently.. That then is what Julianne brings to family law.. Here’s what you don’t get – Julianne will never “tell you what you want to hear. I’m not the person to come to if you want to be told only what you want to hear, I’m the person to come to if you want to get it straight. Ask me anything. I’m here for you.”. That's out of the way; here’s the rest.. Julianne started out as an accounting major at, well, you know where. After graduation she went straight to Campbell University School of Law where she not only excelled, she found her love of family law.. Julianne was certified as a specialist in family law by the North Carolina State Bar in 2008. In 2011 she was certified as a family financial mediator as well. She frequently serves as a mediator in family law cases, by now you should know how she feels about that. She’s also a Parenting Coordinator, which as you may know, takes the patience of Job and the wisdom of Solomon.

Vince Walton received  Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Attorney Walton received his Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill, where he served as the Vice President of the Broun National Trial Team. His background is in Criminal and Civil law.

Travis is a graduate of Cary High School, N.C. State University and the University of Georgia School of Law.. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the N.C. State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and the American Board of Certification.. Since 2000, Travis has filed over 6,000 bankruptcy cases and represented individuals and companies in a wide range of contested matters and adversary proceedings.. He has also represented parties on appeals taken from the bankruptcy court to the U.S. District Court and the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.. He has spoken at legal seminars and conferences on topics such as exemption planning, means testing, tax dischargeability, and family law issues arising in bankruptcy cases.. The most fulfilling and significant part of Travis' workday is interacting with clients and prospective clients.. Travis is happily married to Joy Sasser and is blessed to be the father of four children.

Stephen Glass is consistently recognized by the nation’s top lawyer peer-review rating service as a “Premier Lawyer” – the highest rating in professional ability and in ethical standards. For over 20 years, Steve has been featured as a Top Rated Lawyer in Business Law by The American Lawyer, The National Law Journal and Corporate Counsel publications. He was also selected by a national panel of attorneys and judges to be a member of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Since 2016, Steve was named as one of the to the top one percent of lawyers nationally.

Since my admission to the Bar, I have devoted my practice to helping my clients in family law matters, including custody, support, property division, divorce, adoptions, wills, estates and probate. I often deal with people at the most difficult times of their lives whether it is through a divorce or the loss of a loved one. With a combination of patience, experience and knowledge I am able to help my clients resolve his/her case with the best possible outcome.

My practice is focused on divorce and family law related matters in Wake County.  I approach each case with the goal of helping my client reach a satisfactory resolution in the most efficient and least stressful manner possible.  Whether it is an uncontested divorce, drafting a prenuptial agreement or a separation agreement, negotiating, mediating, or litigating, that goal remains the same.  Many of the cases I handle settle.  Settlement is by far the most efficient and least stressful way to resolve legal matters.  As I tell clients, we can only control our side of the case and, therefore, when settlement is possible, I will work equally hard to litigate their case.

Mr. Leonard is a registered patent attorney at Coats and Bennett. His
work there encompasses all areas of intellectual property, with a
primary focus on patent preparation and prosecution. He has prepared and
prosecuted patents related to digital systems design,
telecommunications, computer and network architectures, integrated
circuits, and software development. Mr. Leonard is admitted to the
practice of law in North Carolina, before the U.S. District Court for
the Eastern District of North Carolina, and before the United States
Patent and Trademark Office.

Lisa brings a wealth of Family Law experience to Triangle Smart Divorce. She began her law career in 1989 and has focused almost exclusively on the many complexities and intricacies of Family Law as a member of the New Jersey, North Carolina, and the United States Supreme Court Bars.. Lisa is tenacious. Her tenacity is well earned. After she graduated, cum laude, from Lafayette College, she attended Cornell Law School where – she will happily confirm this – she trudged to classes uphill both ways through knee-deep snow. This will come as no surprise to anyone who has ever visited Ithaca, New York.. We could write about Lisa’s experience with every aspect of Family Law from divorce to child custody to property division to support and alimony to paternity suits and prenuptial agreements. And, we could write about her philosophy – one, of course, deeply shared by Triangle Smart Divorce – that court is the last resort. Though she has extensive litigation experience. We could write about her tireless efforts as a Parenting Coordinator.. Instead, we’re just going to point to her fervent belief that the best film of the last twenty years is Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. Somehow, that says it all.. When not imparting more wisdom to Jenny, Lisa is guiding her two children in their young adulthood. Luke is at VMI on a lacrosse scholarship, and his sister, Kylie is starting her Masters Program at UNC. Lisa and her husband, Dave, also have two indifferent cats and a black lab called Thor, short for Thurgood.. Two more things: Lisa is a teammate of Jenny’s on the Bad News Barristers, the seven-time champions of the Wake County Bar Softball League. They were also teammates on a local softball team, The Gimps, until Jenny decided she was too gimpy to play in two leagues. If she couldn’t be an attorney, Lisa’s dream – and this may say as much about her as her favorite movie – would be to be a singer, despite the fact she absolutely cannot carry a tune. A fact that would not stop her for a minute.

Lindsey Granados is an experienced criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor in Wake County (Raleigh), North Carolina, handling all criminal and traffic matters, misdemeanor, felonies and providing zealous advocacy for her clients at every stage of the representation.

Let’s get this out of the way right now – I’m a jock, a nerd, and a lawyer. None of that is mutually exclusive.. I have been involved in competitions great and small for most of my life. Softball, math bowl, 80’s trivia, and bicycling (in a way). I like competition. I love games. I get my fill of them . . . on my time. Like everyone who plays any game, I like to win. Like anyone who plays any game, I don’t like losing.. Competition is great, in the proper venue. Family Law is emphatically not the proper venue. Family law is about resolving, fixing, healing, being reasonable, and moving on.. I devote my practice to working with clients in family law matters, including premarital agreements, domestic partnership agreements, separation and property settlement agreements, qualified domestic relations orders, appeals, and litigation involving equitable distribution, alimony, child support, and child custody. I understand the financial and emotional vulnerabilities of my clients, and I use my experience with alternative dispute resolution to resolve many disputes without litigation. Said another way, "We stop smart people from getting screwed over in the divorce process.". I am the stepmother to a teenager. I personally know the struggles of blended families and how challenging ongoing custody and financial issues can be. In addition to my personal experiences, I have more than twenty years of family law experience. I have seen a lot and dealt with an array of family issues. I understand what you are going through.. When I’m not helping clients take things off our clients' plates and shouldering some of the stress for them, you can find me in all kinds of places, like the softball diamond, my garage gym, the local bookstore, sampling wine, traveling, and, yes, still kicking butt in 80’s trivia contests.

Kevin Bunn has been certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Board Certified Expert in North Carolina Workers' Compensation law. Kevin regularly represents workers who have been injured on the job in North Carolina before the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC). He also represents workers who are injured outside North Carolina while working for a North Carolina company.. Kevin's North Carolina workers’ compensation practice focuses on a wide variety of workplace injuries, including back injuries, falls, automobile accidents while on-the-job, as well as hip, leg, knee, ankle, foot, shoulder, arm elbow, wrist and hand injuries. Kevin has also successfully handled occupational disease claims, and psychological injuries due to workplace trauma.. Kevin Bunn is a life-long resident of North Carolina and a graduate of Enloe High School, in Raleigh In 1986, he received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with majors in Political Science and English. In 1989, he received the degree of Master of Public Administration, and was awarded the Robert House Fellowship. In 1993, Kevin received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law.. Kevin has practiced law in Cary, N.C., since 1993. He is licensed to practice in state and federal courts. Kevin focuses his practice primarily on NC workers’ compensation claims, representing injured North Carolina workers before the North Carolina Industrial Commission.. Mr. Bunn is a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, where he serves on the Board of Governors and the Workers’ Compensation Section Executive Committee. According to Martindell-Hubbell Kevin Bunn is rated by local attorneys as having “Very High” ethical standards, and “High to Very High” legal abilities.

If there is one thing that helps me maximize the results for clients, it is the valuable experience I gained on the "other" side while working as a defense lawyer for the insurance companies. Defending and going to trial on the very same types of cases I now handle provided unique insight into the thought processes of insurance adjusters, their bosses (the real decisionmakers), and the attorneys they hire to try to minimize or defeat your claim.. I handle wrongful death and most types of serious personal injury cases throughout North Carolina, but I am also licensed in Florida, where I continue to handle select cases. In 2013,  I earned national board certification in civil trial law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and I earned re-certification in 2019. I have obtained an "AV Preeminent" rating from confidential reviews by my peers and judges. This is the highest rating a lawyer can have under the Martindale-Hubbell rating system and it is based on a lawyer's proven legal ability and ethics.

I have lived and worked in North Carolina almost my whole life, minus a short adventure to Norfolk, Virginia while my husband was on active duty in the Navy, and consider myself a Carolina girl through and through. I am a proud double Tarheel with both a Bachelor’s and a J.D. from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.. While at UNC, I had the opportunity to work in the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic. This work was the single most meaningful thing I did throughout my collective time at Carolina. As part of my clinic work, I received the Certificate of Merrit for Trauma-Informed Lawyering.. I have seen the impact divorce and child custody can have on families. I have seen what it is like when things break cleanly, but also what happens when the end of a relationship thrusts your world into chaos. Now, I use those experiences and my expertise in the legal field to find the best possible solutions for you and your family.. As your attorney, my only goal is to be there for you to help restore order to your life and put you back in control. There is no one-size-fits-all solution because there is no one-size-fits-all family. This team-based approach includes exploring all your options for resolution both in and out of a courtroom.. I want every client who walks into my office to know that I am in your corner. No matter how it started or where it is going, we are here for this next chapter in your story.. Outside of work, you can find me reading fantasy novels, supporting performing arts, trying my hand at creative writing, and spoiling my nieces and nephews in hopes of achieving the coveted title of “world’s best aunt.”

I am an outdoor enthusiast.  Having grown up in Utah and California I spent a lot of time outdoors hiking and biking.  I grew up tinkering on bikes and became a professional level bike mechanic and ultimately worked as a bike mechanic and tech at a Utah bike shop to pay a significant amount of my way through my Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of Utah.  As a student at the University of Utah I always had a fascination with new and innovative products and was introduced to the field of patent law, which, in the field of patent prosecution, by definition, involves constant contact and interaction with new and innovative products.  So far my career has provided me with the opportunity to draft patents ranging from robotic systems for defense companies such as Raytheon, to medical devices such as CPAP machines and auto-injectors for epinephrine, as well as software and other mechanical devices.

I am a very simple, hands on attorney and enjoy becoming involved in all my cases, whether big or small.  For me it's about the people and what I can do to make their situation better.  Witnessing how the law can make a difference after a tragedy is what makes me come to work every day.. One of my favorite things about being an attorney is getting to know each client and becoming very hands-on during their case.    I grew up in a small town in Illinois which became the inspiration for the concept of having a law firm with “Lawyers You Can Talk To.”    I try to keep it simple.  I strive to be honest and hardworking much like the folks from my hometown.   When some of those hardworking people need answers to complicated questions, I want to be the person that provides the answers.  I will be the lawyer they can talk to.   I am not intimidating and prefer my clients call me Dan.   I want my clients to feel comfortable with me and be able to talk with me.  They have been through enough given their injuries and should not feel intimated about speaking with their attorney.. I have found many accident victims are denied access to the attorney and are handed off to staff or an investigator.   If they do get to speak with a lawyer, they don't understand a word of what is said and are too intimidated to ask questions.”. I want to advocate for my client and at the end of their case want that client to say with a smile "Dan looked out for me like family."

Family law and criminal defense attorney serving McHenry, Lake, Kane and Cook counties.

Dennis comes from a small town in upstate New York as the oldest son of a working class family. After serving on active duty in the United States Army as an infantry mortarman in the state of Washington and the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, he went on to attend Elmira College for his undergraduate work.. Growing up with the desire to someday becoming an attorney, Dennis decided while at Elmira College that his dream was not out of reach and upon completion of his undergraduate studies moved to Delaware to continue his pursuit of his dream. With the help of his wife and family Dennis attended Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware.. Dennis’ work experience includes working as a law clerk and later as a Real Estate Attorney for the Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz and Bhaya. National Title and Contract Manager for SpectraSite Communication and Contract Attorney for TowerCo and Wireless Facilities, Inc.. On the side he has a small sign company and is heavily involved in the local short track racing industry.

Defense Attorney – Wiley Nickel. When your future and reputation are at stake, an experienced criminal defense attorney makes your rights a priority.. As a former Deputy District Attorney Wiley Nickel has the experience that matters most. With a practice based on trust, respect, discretion and professionalism, Wiley helps his clients avoid the dire consequences of criminal charges.. As a criminal defense lawyer, Wiley specializes as a drunk driving attorney and traffic ticket attorney. DWI charges can have a profound effect on your life and financial situation, and the right DWI attorney makes all the difference. Fighting traffic tickets, which may negatively impact your record and lead to huge increases for your car insurance, is another way Wiley defends every aspect of your rights.. Wiley focuses on family law, criminal law, juvenile law and traffic tickets from his office in Cary, North Carolina. Contact Wiley Nickel when you need an experienced defense attorney, DWI lawyer or drunk driving lawyer in Wake County. Defending your rights is his priority.

Daniel W. Cole is a registered patent attorney who enjoys using his scientific and legal knowledge to help startups and larger companies manage and protect their intellectual property interests. He has experience in patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret law. Mr. Cole has a degree in chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Asheville and a degree in biochemistry from Wake Forest University. He also taught at the college level for five years, which has given him the experience to deal with varied and complex legal and scientific issues.Among his experiences with handling intellectual property matters, Mr. Cole has prepared and prosecuted patent applications for biotechnological technologies. In addition, Mr. Cole has conducted patent searches for mechanical and computer-implemented technologies. He has also registered trademarks, conducted trademark searches, and written cease and desist letters for both trademark and patent matters.. During law school, Mr. Cole was an intern with GlaxoSmithKline, North Carolina State University’s Office of Research, Innovation and Economic Development (ORIED), and Quintiles. Additionally, he was a staff member of the University of North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation where he wrote a blog post on America’s Treatment of Famous Marks. His publications can be found on the popular website IP Watchdog.. During graduate school, Mr. Cole studied the enzyme kinetics of TREX2 a 3’ to 5’ DNA exonuclease.

D. Hardison Wood is a North Carolina crashworthiness attorney who focuses his practice on products liability, professional negligence, and other complex personal injury litigation. Mr. Wood also represents small businesses; offering counsel on contracts, vendor disputes, partnership issues and more.. Mr. Wood was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He graduated from St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland with a double major in philosophy and the history of mathematics and science. Mr. Wood earned his law degree from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in New York, New York. Upon returning to North Carolina, he founded the Law Office of D. Hardison Wood and is the firm’s sole shareholder.. Since passing the bar, Mr. Wood has spent a majority of his practice to representing injured victims of negligence. One of his very first cases out of law school was a 15-passenger van rollover involving fatalities and serious injuries. The case took years to bring to a successful conclusion against the van’s manufacturer, and it gave Mr. Wood deep insights into catastrophic injury litigation early on in his career.. Mr. Wood has been named to the 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms Best Lawyers list. This recognition is based upon feedback from clients and lawyer evaluations and peer reviews, mainly in areas of expertise, integrity, responsiveness, cost-effectiveness, civility and referrals. The Law Office of D. Hardison Wood has also been named to the U.S. News & World Report 2017 Best Law Firms in North Carolina list.. Mr. Wood is also a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, whose membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Less than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. He was also a recipient of the Litigator Award for Wrongful Death, received a Rue Ratings Best Attorney award and was named on the list of Super Lawyers 2015 Rising Stars.. From 2010 to 2011 Mr. Wood served as a member of the Board of Governors for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) as well as the Chairman of that organization’s Products Liability section. He was appointed to this position again for the 2013-2014 term. He frequently is a guest speaker and lecturer at NCAJ sponsored CLE events and he remains active on the Membership Committee for the NCAJ.. The National Trial Lawyers organization has also honored Mr. Wood as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer in 2014. The National Trial Lawyers organization is composed of premier trial lawyers from across the US. These lawyers show superior qualifications as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers.. Currently, Mr. Wood lives in Wake County with his wife and their children.

Attorney Kristi Haddock was born and raised in Cary, North Carolina. A true hometown attorney, she knows how much central North Carolina has changed over the past 30 years. Kristi recognizes the issues her clients face in growing cities that lack good public transportation. For that reason, Attorney Haddock is committed to helping her clients restore their license.. Prior to starting her own firm, Kristi worked as a criminal defense attorney for four years and enjoyed successfully defending a wide variety of misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic offenses both in and around Wake County. Kristi also successfully represented clients at numerous DMV license restoration hearings. Prior to her time working as a defense attorney, Kristi served as a volunteer Assistant District Attorney, during which she prosecuted countless cases in Wake County. Kristi is committed to being both a zealous advocate and caring counselor for her clients. Her reviews, speak for themselves.. Kristi graduated Summa Cum Laude from East Carolina University (Go Pirates!), and went on to accept a scholarship to Campbell University School of Law, where she graduated with the award of Most Outstanding Advocate.. Kristi lives with her family in Apex, North Carolina and enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and being an active member of The Summit Church.

Andrew McCoppin was headed for a career as a criminal defense attorney even before he finished college at the University of California at Berkeley.  Two key experiences helped shape Mr. McCoppin’s views of the legal system, steering him toward the path that would become his life’s work.. The first experience was the time Mr. McCoppin spent as a law clerk with a public defender’s office.  That opportunity allowed Mr. McCoppin to meet directly with clients who were accused of crimes.  He saw attorneys in action as they developed their clients’ defenses and prepared their cases for trial.  Mr. McCoppin saw first-hand the critically important role criminal defense attorneys play in the American justice system – as advocates for people accused of crime, but who are presumed innocent until proven otherwise, and against whom the full resources of the government are brought to bear.. Mr. McCoppin’s second experience was as a crime victim in a violent hostage situation.  His own words describe the impact the dramatic event had on his life:. After college, Mr. McCoppin attended law school at the University of California Hastings College of the Law. He gained valuable experience working as a student law clerk in city and county public defenders’ offices.  In addition, he was a student law clerk for the California Supreme Court.. Mr. McCoppin worked for a time as an assistant district attorney in Wake County, North Carolina, before committing himself to representing criminal defendants in private practice. In the more than 20 years since, Mr. McCoppin has aggressively and successfully represented people accused of criminal charges ranging from minor traffic violations – he’s helped clients resolve over 10,000 cases – including serious drug offenses, violent crimes, domestic violence, driving under the influence (DWI & DUI); and complex white collar crimes.. He is now board certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a legal specialist in both State Criminal Law and Federal Criminal Law.. Mr. McCoppin’s success on behalf of clients proves the value of his approach in every case, which includes personally representing each client at all stages of the defense, and taking every step necessary to get the results his clients deserve. That means leaving plea bargains as a last resort and preparing every case for trial.