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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.

Ms. Hernandez has been a wage and hour practitioner for nearly 20 years, first as a government official for the United States Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division and then as an attorney. She has a breadth of experience in complex civil litigation matters, and she has served as counsel in large wage and hour class actions involving thousands of employees. She is a tenacious and passionate litigator who works tirelessly for her clients. Before launching her own law practice, she worked for a mid-size firm in Raleigh, NC where she built a wage and hour practice from the ground up.. In 1997, Ms. Hernandez started her wage and hour career as a government official with the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division in Los Angeles, CA. She initiated field investigations of industrial, agricultural, and other business establishments to obtain compliance with federal labor and immigration laws; enforced immigration programs under the amended H-1(B) program of INA and employment eligibility; enforced federal labor laws regarding minimum or prevailing wage rates, overtime pay, family medical leave, wage garnishment, migrant safety and health protection, government contracts and similar matters related to employment and hours worked.  She worked closely with employers to ensure their understanding of the requirements of the law and advised them on how to reach and maintain compliance.. Currently, Ms. Hernandez’s practice is focused on representing individual plaintiffs and plaintiffs in complex collective and class action litigation for alleged violations of the FLSA, NCWHA, and any other state’s wage and hour laws. Additionally, Ms. Hernandez has been interviewed for and appeared on television, radio, and in print media discussing relevant wage and hour issues affecting employees in various industries subject to the FLSA and the NCWHA.

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.

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.

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 focus my practice primarily on defending businesses and municipalities in employment disputes.

I am passionate about helping small businesses find creative solutions to real world problems.  The majority of my practice is focused on small business and employment law with some other fun topics in between.  I enjoy helping small businesses develop HR programs for employees that are compliant with state and federal laws, as well as helping counsel small business owners on how to build their businesses within the confines of the law.. When not practicing law, I am an avid runner and skydive enthusiast.  I also enjoy hanging out with my husband and three rescue pets at my home in Raleigh, NC.

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.

Attorney at Law. Estate Planning | Guardianship | Wills & Trusts | Power of Attorney | Healthcare Directives. For over 20 years, I have assisted clients with estate planning and guardianship matters. Our firm believes in a comprehensive approach that starts with a vision meeting. We learn what our clients envision for long-term care planning, incapacity planning and distribution of assets after death. We explain various legal strategies and the outcomes they would produce to customize the right plan for each client. I enjoy this process and getting to know my clients. Contact us to schedule a consultation.

Amy is one of the founding members and managing partners of BA Folk. She is a litigator with experience in a variety of practice areas including securities law, complex commercial litigation, and products liability defense.. SECURITIES LAWAmy is a former Enforcement Attorney with the North Carolina Securities Division. During her service as a regulator, Amy investigated and prosecuted violations of the NC Securities Act, Investment Advisers Act, and Commodities Act. She focused on enforcement matters related to cryptocurrencies, auto-trading, registration of securities, firms and people, and securities fraud. In addition to working with the Securities Division's internal sworn agents, Amy partnered with the SEC, FINRA and other State and Federal law enforcement agencies to develop her cases.. While in government service, Amy played an important role in drafting the regulations that govern the North Carolina Providing Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses (NC PACES) Act, and she reviewed the applications for those exemptions.. Amy now uses this experience to advise companies and individuals in the areas of corporate and securities law, including regulatory compliance for investment advisers, broker/dealers and securities, corporate formation, capital raising, broker-dealer and investment adviser formation and registration, securities litigation, white collar criminal defense, FINRA arbitrations, and SEC investigations, litigation, and appeals. Amy has registered investment advisers and broker dealers. She drafts private placement memoranda and subscription agreements. She provides compliance plans, memoranda, and the required contracts and disclosures to companies interested in raising funds using various exemptions like Reg D, Reg A+, and Reg CF. Additionally, Amy works with investment advisers to ensure compliance with the Investment Advisers Act.. CIVIL LITIGATIONAmy also brings large-firm litigation experience to the firm. Amy was a litigator in the Mass Tort practice group at Womble Bond Dickenson, LLP where she represented major medical centers, manufacturers, and service providers on matters involving products liability, toxic torts, explosions, and medical malpractice.. While at Womble, Amy developed and implemented litigation strategies, performed investigations, developed expert witnesses, drafted and argued motions, conducted discovery, negotiated settlements, prepared for trials, and drafted appeals. Beyond litigation, Amy worked with her clients to evaluate their cases, develop budgets, and create internal policies for her clients to decrease the need for litigation.. OUTSIDE THE FIRMAmy is a wife, a mother of two and she currently serves on the multiple boards. From these activities, Amy brings meticulous organization, energy and a sense of humor. Additionally, when advocating for her clients, Amy brings an intensely competitive attitude, honed from her years as a Division I athlete and coach.

About Havenspire Law. Havenspire Law is your legal safe haven; a place where ideas are protected, growth is guided, and small businesses are empowered to build boldly. Founded by Caleb Tarver, Esq., a third-generation small business owner and experienced business attorney, our firm is rooted in entrepreneurship and focused on helping North Carolina businesses and nonprofits thrive.. We provide personalized, concierge-level legal services across every stage of the business journey; from formation to growth, contracts to compliance, and exit planning to estate protection. Our flat-fee model makes legal services accessible, predictable, and aligned with your goals. We proudly serve startups, family-owned businesses, consultants, creatives, and nonprofit leaders throughout the Research Triangle and across North Carolina.. Whether you’re launching your dream, growing a legacy, or planning your next move, Havenspire Law is here to clear the legal path forward.