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With more than 30 years experience in private practice, Mark Costley has helped hundreds of North Carolinians with estate planning, trust and estate administration, planning for children and adults with special needs, business succession planning and business transactions, and family charitable and philanthropic counseling. Mark’s work involves elements of teaching, strategic analysis and planning, negotiation, documentation, and assisting clients in executing their plans. A Duke University Alumnus, Mark has given back to his alma mater in numerous capacities, including serving as a member of the Board of Trustees. He has devoted his considerable energies to the Servant Center, Inc., a nonprofit corporation providing health care services for veterans and the homeless. Mark frequently provides public presentations on the subjects of estate planning, financial planning, asset protection, health care planning, retirement planning, and related topics. Mark is also a certified court mediator.. Mark is an active member of a variety of associations and committees, including the North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Bar Association, Oklahoma Bar Association, American Bar Association, 14th Judicial District Bar, North Carolina Bar Association, Estate & Trust Legislative Committee, Durham-Orange Estate Planning Council, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.. Mark is married to Margaret Costley, and has two daughters, Eleanor born in 1995, and Audrey born in 2000. He is an active member of University Presbyterian Church, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, an avid sports fan, and enjoys reading, travel, tennis, music, politics and gardening.. PUBLICATIONS: Guiding Those Left Behind in North Carolina. The Ultimate Care Guide for North Carolina

While I am a native of New York, I grew up in Hillsborough, North Carolina. I attended the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where I earned my Bachelors of Science degree in Finance, graduating Magna Cum Laude. After graduating from college, I worked in the financial services industry assisting individual and corporate clients with financial and estate planning. I quickly realized that financial securities work was not fulfilling my desire to work with clients on a more personal level. Therefore, I left the financial securities industry and enrolled in North Carolina Central University School of Law, where I graduated Magna Cum Laude earning a Juris Doctor.. My philosophy in helping my clients is simple: I treat my clients the way I would want my family to be treated. My clients are the cornerstone of my practice, and I am humbled to hlep clients through exciting times, such as purchasing a new home and through more difficult times, such as divorce.. In my free time, my husband and I are active in our church and taking care of our three daughters. When we are not at a basketball game or dance event, we like to travel, shop, and catch up on television.

Tripoint Law conducts real estate closings, defends consumers in collection litigation, and represents those harmed by dangerous drugs and medical devices.

Sheila Mikhail is the founder and managing member of several successful entrepreneurial ventures in the life sciences sector. Trained as a lawyer, she is founder and managing member of Life Sciences Law (LSL), a highly profitable boutique law firm focusing solely on the needs of biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies. In addition, Sheila has founded several biotech and medical device companies, including Asklepios BioPharmaceutical Inc., NanoCor Therapeutics, Inc., ZumaTek, Inc., InnerOptic Technologies, Inc., and Novati Investments, LLC.Previously, Sheila has participated as an adviser in the Launching the Company program at UNC-Chapel Hill, which assists professors and university researchers in spinning out their technologies into new companies. She has also served as an Executive-in-Residence for North Carolina State University's TEC Program, which develops commercialization strategies for technologies developed at NC State and the greater RTP community. Sheila has been an invited speaker for multiple events, including various national BIO conferences, various AUTM conferences, the Management Biotech Conference at Northwestern University, the Industry Symposium at Ohio State University's Medical Center, MAGI Clinical Research Conferences in Miami and Boston, and ACRP conferences in Houston and Orlando.Prior to attending law school, Sheila worked as a consultant for for both Arthur Andersen, LLP and AT Kearney. Before founding LSL, Sheila served as a law clerk for the Honorable Martha Craig Daughtrey, 6th Circuit, US Court of Appeals. She also worked with Ropes & Gray, LLP in Boston and Sullivan & Cromwell, LLP in New York.Sheila received a B.S., with highest honors, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, a finance M.B.A., with honors, from the University of Chicago, and a J.D., with honors, from Northwestern University. She is admitted to the bars of California, Arizona, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, and Illinois.

Scott is an associate at Village Law Group. After graduating from Florida State (Go Seminoles!) and prior to attending law school, he worked as a Legal Assistant at Haas Tharrington, P.A. . It was during his time as a legal assistant that he found and fostered his interest in family law. Scott knew he wanted to one day come back to practice family law, but he first wanted to gain as much litigation experience as possible.. Prior to entering private practice, Scott served as an Assistant District Attorney for Alamance County, North Carolina. He progressed through the DA’s office at a quick pace, handling a full-time felony caseload less than a year after being hired. Scott served as the DWI Prosecutor in Alamance County, trying over 100 DWI trials. He also served as the Domestic Violence District Court Prosecutor which made him well versed in the emotionally charged crimes that occur between family members or current/former romantic partners. Once promoted to the “big leagues” Scott was assigned a wide array of felonies including but not limited to: Drug Possession/Sale/Deliver/Manufacture; Residential Breaking and Entering; Fraud; Embezzlement; Larceny; Habitual Impaired Driving; Habitual Felon Status Crimes; Possession of Firearms Crimes and many others. Scott was fortunate enough to try a handful a jury trials, many of them as “first chair” and the sole representative for the State.. During his time as a felony prosecutor, Scott also took over as Juvenile Prosecutor in Alamance County. As Juvenile Prosecutor, Scott handled cases ranging from simple possession of marijuana to First Degree Forcible Rape. Scott enjoyed his time in Juvenile Court because the outcome for most defendants was not incarceration but rehabilitation with so many more resources available. Scott has an intense awareness and concern for children and is always careful to ensure that the needs of the children in any situation are thoughtfully considered and addressed. He understands that it is frequent that children experiencing crisis or transition in their households or families act out and make mistakes, and that is why Scott will also be adding a juvenile defense practice to Village Law Group.. Scott is extremely comfortable in the courtroom, but understands that it is not the right venue for all matters. He is sensitive to the complexities of dynamics between family members, and has spent considerable time working with families in crisis, and those being affected by domestic violence, substance abuse, and contacts with the adult or juvenile criminal justice systems.. As a prosecutor, Scott spent considerable time negotiating with defense attorneys, and has the strong communication and active listening skills required of all professionals dealing with the deeply personal and delicate issues that occur between spouses and families. Scott understands that separation and divorce are major and traumatic life events, and that adults experiencing these transitions also act out and make mistakes. As such, Scott will be focusing his adult defense practice at Village Law Group on traffic violations and Impaired Driving (DWI) cases.. Scott earned his law degree from the University of South Carolina. In addition to his J.D., Scott also received a Children’s Law Certificate, which is given to law students who focus their coursework on laws and policies directly affecting children. He has served as a volunteer Guardian ad Litem for abused and/or neglected children since his time as a legal assistant. He is a member of the American Bar Association and the Durham County Bar Association.

Rich Daugherty is an employment law attorney with expertise in resolving work-related disputes for clients throughout the State of North Carolina.  He has successfully litigated against Fortune 500 and other large corporations in federal and state courts with results favorable to his clients.  Since 2003, Rich has represented individuals in a wide range of employment disputes including severance negotiations, executive exit negotiations, wrongful termination, sexual harassment and assault, discrimination, retaliation, and FMLA violations.. Whether your employment has been wrongfully terminated, you’re in fear of losing your job unlawfully, or you’re stuck in an untenable situation, contact Rich.  He will be by your side every step of the way to reach a fair resolution of your case.  Rich offers a one-on-one relationship with his clients.  When you contact his office, you will speak directly with him.  You can arrange for an initial phone conference at no charge.. Rich represents clients from across North Carolina, including Raleigh, Durham, Wilmington, Greensboro, Winston-Salem, Charlotte, and more.  He is available to meet with prospective clients outside of Chapel Hill when circumstances permit.  Evening appointments are also available.

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Paul Lucey graduated from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1981 with a degree in Government and from Cornell Law School in Ithaca, New York in 1991 where he was both a member and editor of theCornell Law Review. Between college and law school, Paul worked in Boston in the administration of then Massachusetts Governor Michael S. Dukakis, holding staff positions in the areas of Adult Corrections, Juvenile Justice, and Mental Health, respectively.. Between 1991 and 2007, Paul worked in large law firms in Boston (1991-94) and Washington, D.C. (1994-2007) representing a host of Fortune 500 and smaller corporate entities, municipalities, and individuals in litigation in both state and federal courts throughout the country. Beginning in 1994 and continuing through the present, Paul’s litigation practice has largely  focused on representing corporate and individual policyholders in actions brought against their insurers to ensure the payment of meritorious claims for coverage under a wide variety of insurance policy types, including: comprehensive and commercial general liability policies, first-party property policies, media special perils policies, homeowner’s policies and automobile policies.. In the fall of 2007, Paul moved with his family (including his wife, Linda, and their two teen-aged children) to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where, for more than a year he represented injured plaintiffs suing for damages under automobile and homeowner’s policies. In January 2010, Paul opened his own law firm based in Chapel Hill, with an eye to applying his eighteen years of experience litigating commercial and insurance-related disputes on behalf of individuals and business entities in the Research Triangle Area and throughout North Carolina.

Ms. Spong joined the Roberson Law Firm in 2016 and practices principally in the areas of estate planning, estate administration and probate, wills and trusts, elder law, and taxation. She is especially interested and well-versed in estate planning for LGBTQ families, and is a trusted, responsive, and empathetic advisor to Executors as they navigate the difficult process of estate administration after the death of a loved one.. Ms. Spong is a native North Carolinian who has called Chapel Hill home since 2008. She earned her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Vanderbilt University in 2003 and graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2011. While a law student, Ms. Spong was twice named the Pro Bono Student of the Year for leadership in community service. She was also one of only seven 2011 UNC Law graduates named to the James E. and Carolyn B. Davis Society for “academic and personal excellence and willingness to serve.”. Ms. Spong was licensed and admitted to practice law in North Carolina in 2011 and is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and its Estate Planning Section. In her spare time, she plays the viola with the Tchiakovsky Virtuosi and enjoys long-distance running. She also speaks frequently in the community about Wills, Trusts, and financial and health care Powers of Attorney and why these documents are important for everyone to have. Please contact Ms. Spong if you, your organization, or your faith community is interested in scheduling a free presentation.

Mike Paduchowski earned his Juris Doctor from theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill .  While attending law school Mike worked for the Orange County District Attorney's Office, was a member of the Holderness Moot Court Negotiation Team, achieved Dean's List honors, and was named to the prestigious Order of the Barristers.  Before attending law school Mike graduated from the University of North Carolina 's Kenan Flagler Business School with a degree in Business Administration then went to work for the law firm of Hedrick, Gardner, Kincheloe and Garofalo LLP.  Mike previously worked for the Maitland Law Firm in Chapel Hill where he was in charge of the firm's Criminal, Traffic, and Personal Injury section. Mike left his position at Maitland Law for an opportunity to join the Law Office of Matthew Charles Suczynski PLLC in 2011.  He has concentrated his practice areas and teamed up with Matthew Suczynski to provide the residents of North Carolina with superior legal service at affordable rates.. Mike is a skilled litigator and accomplished negotiator who utilizes his knowledge of the local court system and trial process to efficiently handle criminal, traffic, DWI, and personal injury matters. Mike and his wife, Brittney, have been members of the Chapel Hill/Durham community for over a decade.  He gives back to the community by coaching youth sports, serving as a Resident Judge in Teen Court, and volunteering as a Supervising Attorney for the NC Driver's License Restoration Project.  Mike believes that communication is key and takes pride in providing personal legal service to each and every client.

Michael Ganley leads the firm’s full-service, comprehensive Property Management practice, representing property management companies and homeowners associations throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.  His representation of homeowners associations includes collection of delinquent assessments, resolving disputes with vendors, mediating conflicts among homeowners, and amending covenants and by-laws.  Further, Mr. Ganley makes himself available to attend HOA meetings, hold Q&A sessions with homeowners and consult with Boards on legal issues. He also represents residential and commercial property owners, from single units to large apartment complexes, concerning leases, summary ejectment and collection of delinquent rent.   With a background in all aspects of real estate law, Mr. Ganley also maintains a strong commercial real estate practice. He has represented purchasers and sellers in a variety of real estate transactions, providing research and solutions to complex issues arising throughout the closing process. This includes representing individuals, investors and Fortune 500 companies in multimillion dollar real estate acquisitions in both urban and rural regions throughout the mid-Atlantic and Southeast, from the initial drafting and revision of contracts through negotiations with opposing parties and counsel, performing complex title searches, and ultimately coordinating the closing process among multiple parties, along with resolving various issues involving title defects and contract contingencies throughout. Michael was admitted to practice law in the state courts of North Carolina in 2010 and he was admitted to practice law in the state courts of South Carolina in 2011.

Martha McKee has practiced law for 25+ years.  Although she is a strong advocate in court or in negotiations, she believes that each family has unique needs that must be fostered as the family unit changes.  She has represented hundreds of clients in a varitey of court settings including family court, DSS court, special proceedings, arbitrations, and other settings during the few years she practiced in Pennsylvania.  Martha's main practice areas at present are custody, divorce, property settllements, child support, spousal support and alimony, and all other related family matters including wills and living wills, prenuptial agreements, incompetency proceedings, grandparent issues, alienation of affection and criminal conversation.. Martha has volunteered in numerous areas over the years, from family law clinics, domestic violence clinics, divorce clinics, mock trial competitions, disability proceedings, mortgage foreclosures and citizenship cases.  She is a devoted mother and grandmother, a former Stephen Minister, she loves to read, travel, swim and is an avid sports fan.  Although she is a graduate of Duke Law School, she considers her undergraduate education at The College of Wooster to be the grounding force in her life and the education which allows her to be a lawyer for all people in all situations.

Laura Kastner, born in Bethesda, Maryland, grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She graduated from North Carolina State University with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Apparel and Textile Marketing Management. During her time at N.C. State, she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority and a member of Sigma Tau Sigma Textiles Honor Society. She graduated from the university with honors and spent six semesters on the Dean’s List.. Ms. Kastner went on to attend The University of North Carolina School of Law, where she received her Juris Doctor degree in 2015. In law school, she was a member of the Client Counseling Moot Court team and sat on the Executive Board for the Holderness Moot Court. She served as co-chair for the Craven Moot Court Competition. In her third year at UNC School of Law, Ms. Kastner was honored with an induction to the Order of the Barristers. While in law school, Ms. Kastner had numerous clerkships, which enabled her to better comprehend court processes. She clerked for the Honorable G. Wayne Abernathy, N.C. Superior Court Justice in District 15B, Orange and Chatham Counties, NC. In 2014, she clerked for the Honorable Christine M. Walczyk and Honorable Anna E. Worley in Wake County, where she gained experience in family law. Later that year, she clerked for the Honorable Robert N. Hunter of the North Carolina Supreme Court, where she experienced appeals work and brief writing.. When she is away from the office, Ms. Kastner spends time with loved ones, including her black lab, Scout. She enjoys exercising, traveling, and volunteering. Ms. Kastner is a dedicated advocate for children and a Guardian ad Litem for Orange and Chatham Counties. Laura Kastner joined Bagwell Holt Smith P.A. as a family law attorney in July of 2015, after having previously clerked for attorney John Miskey at the firm. She chose to focus on family law because she wanted to make a difference with clients who are in the throes of a crisis. While clients are sometimes unrealistic about the realities of the legal system, Ms. Kastner feels “a huge part of being a good attorney is managing client expectations and helping prepare them for the best and worst case scenarios.” She also finds, “making one person’s life better is extremely rewarding and makes a challenging job worth it.”

Kevin E Flynn helps start-up companies, particularly medical device companies, obtain United States patents and patents outside of the United State.  With a broad engineering background, Kevin works with companies with a range of technologies but his practice has an emphasis on multidisciplinary engineering innovations including medical devices, minimally invasive surgical techniques, medical instruments, orthopedic solutions, industrial processes, and clean energy. He helps clients decide where to spend their money to get the most value while seeking patents in the United States and abroad. Then he works collaboratively with clients to create patent applications that are part required technical disclosure and part sales pitch to get win over skeptical patent examiners. In addition to helping companies obtain patent protection, he works with companies to help them avoid trouble with patents owned by others.. A broad sample of patents obtained by Kevin E Flynn and the style of the work can be see via .

Kendall Page, a native of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is an experienced and seasoned Real Estate Attorney with over 34 years of Law practice and service in the Triangle Area.  She followed in the footsteps of her Father who practiced Law before her and with whom she began her career at the very location she practices today.  She loves Chapel Hill, the Triangle and the surrounding towns and communities all of which offer richly diverse and unique opportunities to serve and practice what she loves.. When not in the office, Kendall loves to spend time with her family and friends as well as volunteer at Paws4Ever, a local gauranteed adoption faciilty located just west of Chapel Hill off Highway 54.  She loves to read, do puzzles, learn each day, and travel when possible.. If you have a need that falls within the skillset of Kendall's services she and her team would be delighted to help you.  Kendall and her staff are extremely customer centric and committed to providing you with exceptional support, and managing your transaction with appreciation to a successful conclusion.

Kathryn F. (Taylor) Abernethy joined The Noble Law employment law firm in January 2018 following more than 15 years in the defense bar at large international law firms. Ms. Abernethy has represented clients in matters arising under Title VII, the North Carolina Retaliatory Employment Discrimination Act (“REDA”), the North Carolina Whistleblower Statute, the North Carolina False Claims Act, the North Carolina Wage & Hour Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and other state and federal employment statutes. Ms. Abernethy has extensive background and experience as a litigator in class and collective action cases. She has also developed significant experience with navigating the regulatory frameworks surrounding medical practice and related industries. Among other things, Ms. Abernethy has represented physicians and medical providers in Administrative Law Judge proceedings and appeals before the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and with respect to licensure proceedings.. Ms. Abernethy has litigated cases in State and Federal Courts all over the United States, from Manhattan to San Francisco, and from Detroit to Dallas. She also has extensive experience in arbitration, mediation and in courts of appeals. She is admitted to practice before the State Bars of both North Carolina and Illinois, and in the United States Courts of Appeals for the Third, Fourth, Fifth and Seventh Circuits. She has written and presented on topics relating to e-discovery, civil procedure, insurance coverage and the Medicare payment process.. Ms. Abernethy received her J.D. from Washington University School of Law in 2001. She graduated Order of the Coif (top 10% of law school graduating class), and was an Articles Editor for the Washington University Law Quarterly. She has a Bachelor of Arts in History from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri. While practicing as an employment attorney in Chicago, Ms. Abernethy was named a “Rising Star” by SuperLawyers Magazine in 2010 and 2011.. Bar / Professional Activity:. Special Licenses / Certifications:. Presentations/Speaking Engagements:. Media Interviews:

Julia received a BA in Criminology and BA in Sociology from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Julia went on to earn her J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School (N/K/A Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School), in Lansing, Michigan. During law school, Julia competed in the Mock Trial First Year Competition and was a semifinalist. She also competed in Moot Court and was a finalist in the Negotiations Competition. During her last semester of law school, Julia completed an externship at the Durham County Public Defender’s Office.. Julia is an associate attorney in the Family Law department. Julia focuses on Family Law and Domestic Violence Protections Orders. Julia has always had a love for this area of law. Julia herself is a stepmom. Being a member of a blended family, she uses her experiences to relate to her clients. She understands the struggles that come with being in a blended family. Julia strives to make sure her client’s voices are heard. She has always been an advocate for her clients, always taking extra time to listen to their concerns and giving sound advice.. In her spare time, Julia likes to spend time with her family and their dog. In September 2023 Julia and her husband welcomed a new baby boy to their family. Julia is an avid sports fan, mainly cheering for the Marquette Golden Eagles basketball team and the Green Bay Packers. If she had to choose a North Carolina team it would be the UNC Tar Heels.

John is a board certified specialist in Family Law and a partner at Bagwell Holt Smith P.A.  His practice includes all aspects of Family Law, including separation and divorce, premarital and postmarital agreements, custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, adoptions and termination of parental rights.  While John primarily practices in Orange, Durham, Wake, Chatham and Alamance County, he has represented clients from Burgaw to Boone.. In the community, John served on the board of directors for the Compass Center for Women and Families in Chapel Hill where the the firm also leads a free monthly workshop on divorce.

Jennifer L. Bills has been litigating and advocating on behalf of employees and individuals for nearly 20 years and joined The Noble Law employment law firm in 2017. She is a frequent teacher, lecturer, and skilled investigator. She was also recognized as a Rising Star while practicing in Boston, MA. As an employment attorney, Jennifer concentrates her practice on workplace investigations and trainings for managers and employees on best employment practices and compliance issues.. Jennifer grew up in Greensboro and left the South to attend Haverford College and Northeastern University School of Law. Upon graduation, she clerked for U.S. District Court Judge Gene Carter in Portland, Maine. Jennifer worked for several nonprofit organizations and two small Boston law firms practicing civil rights and employment law before coming home to North Carolina in 2008.. As a Senior Attorney at Disability Rights NC, she worked for nine years to protect the rights of people with disabilities under the ADA. Jennifer teaches Disability Law as an Adjunct Professor of Law at UNC-Chapel Hill. She frequently lectures and teaches CLE courses on Employment Law topics including: ADA, FLMA, Sexual Harassment, Intersectional Discrimination, and Ethical Issues in Representing Clients with Disabilities.. She has also served her community, including on the Carrboro Elementary School Improvement Team and on non-profit boards and volunteer committees advocating for racial equity. Jennifer enjoys hiking, frequenting the local farmers’ markets, and besting her children at chess and monopoly. She lives with her two daughters, who amaze her every day. When she grows up, Jenn’s daughter wants to “be myself and fight for justice.”

Jeffrey Howard was born and raised in North Carolina, just down the highway in Fayetteville, NC.  He was the crazy kid on the bright BMX bike doing tricks that should have killed him but miraculously failed in their mission.  He and his wife and child live in the forests of Orange County.. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he received a Bachelor's Degree with a double major in History (focus on Dark Age England) and Peace, War, and Defense (focus on National Security, before 9/11 and before it was the cool thing to do).. He then pursued and was awarded the degree of Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law, where he graduated with Honors. Jeffrey has lived in Orange County since 1993, and is a member of the 15B (Orange County and Chatham County) Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association, and is admitted to practice law in North Carolina by the North Carolina State Bar.  He has been handling almost exclusively Personal Injury claims, Workers’ Compensation claims, and traffic tickets since he was licensed to practice law in 2001, though pharmacy prescription error claims have become a fair part of his practice as well.  He is a certified Superior Court Mediator with the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission and a Workers’ Compensation Mediator certified by the NC Industrial Commission. His office is at the end of Franklin Street in Chapel Hill, North Carolina but he represents clients all over the state.. When he’s not fighting for his clients, he’s fighting for fun.  Jeffrey trains in Gracie Jiu Jitsu as well as Progressive Fighting Systems and enjoys training and teaching self-defense and occasionally competing in grappling/submission competitions.. He had a Boxer named Nietzsche until he sadly left this world in 2007, going down in history as the best dog ever.  His current canine protégés are a Boxer named Albe and a French Bulldog named Prunella.  They’re pretty alright so far.  We’ll see how they work out.

It is my goal to reduce unecessary estate-related lawsuits with proactive estate planning and thoughtful estate administration. When a dispute arises nonetheless, I offer a non-lawsuit option for its resolution through the Collaborative Law method.. I practice in "estates" law, which has 3 basic components: (1) PLANNING, i.e., writing documents (2) ADMINISTRATION, i.e., putting documents into action, and (3) DISPUTE RESOLUTION, i.e., fixing issues arising in the planning and administration phase.. The best way to head-off a dispute is with a proper estate plan that is properly administered, but sometimes the water has gone under the bridge and you find yourself in a conflict nonetheless. I conducted estate law litigation (trusts, wills, powers of attorney) for over 5 years, handling several multi-million-dollar matters. Though litigation is the best choice in some cases, I realized that in most cases litigation is not the best choice because it too often needlessly sacrifices both (1) money, and (2) family relationships. The "sacrifice" is a byproduct of the nature lawsuits. This realization led me to become trained in Collaborative Law, a promising new dispute resolution method for resolving legal disputes outside of court but still achieving a legally binding resolution you can rely on. I promise to do everything in my power to aid my clients in avoiding unnecessary litigation.. The law should be and must become more accessible to the average person. I am firmly committed to being a part of that change. I do not charge for initial 1/4 hour consultations if I am not ultimately retained. My fees are competitive, but they are also flexible given certain circumstances. I have been honored to represent some clients at reduced rates, payment plans, and contingency fees. Of course, my ability to charge less in some cases stems from charging a standard rate in most cases. I would be pleased to confidentially discuss your situation with you.

I love practicing law. Guiding people through the upheaval of a custody battle, the end of a marriage or the aftermath following the death of a loved one is a honor and a position of trust that I take seriously. I enjoy finding creative ways to solve problems, efficiently handling disputes as cost effectively as possible and fiercely protecting my client's rights. Let me help you get through this, we can do it together.

I have represented individuals and businesses in a wide range of complex matters that require innovative thinking and aggressive, efficient and creative litigation strategies. I pride myself on taking a unique approach to advising businesses on the risks associated with their day-to-day operations and how to avoid litigation with careful competent counsel – upfront – before there is a problem. I am also a NC Certified Mediator providing mediation services in Superior Court matters by private selection or Court appointment.

I have enjoyed the privilege of representing individuals, families, and businesses throughout North Carolina for over 20 years. I look forward to continuing to provide competent, conscientious, and ethical legal services to our firm's clients in the years ahead.. When I'm not in court or in the office, I love to hang out with my family or play bass in my bluegrass/old time string band, the Guilty Pleasures. Everyone needs balance in their lives, and playing music helps keep me sane. Most of the time, anyway.

I have been recognized by my peers as one of the top civil litigation lawyers in the state (in Super Lawyers) as well as one of the top business bankruptcy lawyers in the state (in the Legal Elite and Best Lawyers in America). North Carolina Lawyers Weekly named me a Leader in the Law recognizing him as an influential individual within the state’s legal community.. I am a board certified specialist in business bankruptcy law and an experienced litigator. I serve as a Bankruptcy Trustee in small business cases in the Middle District of North Carolina, and am also a NCDRC Certified Mediator focused on mediating bankruptcy and financial litigation cases. Before forming JC White Law Group, I was an attorney at one of the state’s largest law firms handling business litigation and bankruptcy