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I was born in Colombia, South America. Moved to Charlotte, NC from Miami Fl in 1999. I attended Western Carolina University and University of North Carolina Charlotte for my undergraduate degree. I have worked in various law firms and owned a translation company before attending Charlotte School of Law, where I received my Juris Doctor. I have experience in many areas of practice including: Real Estate, Estate Planning, Personal Injury, Worker’s Compensation, Immigration, and Family. I am also fluent in Spanish.

I understand that a person accused of a crime is more than just a name and a criminal charge.  A person accused of a crime has a family, a history, and a story that needs to be understood.  That person deserves respect and zealous advocacy, regardless of their charges. I am honored to represent each and every client that wants me to fight on their behalf.

I started my law firm to put my prior experience to work for individuals, as well as small to mid-sized companies in the Charlotte and Cabarrus County area. I knew that my clients would benefit from a more flexible and personal style of legal representation, as well as the option for flat fee legal services rather than always having to pay by the hour.. Before founding The Canipe Law Firm, PLLC, I was a partner at a large multi-state law firm where I helped lead their Business & Contract Law team.  I also handled cases in NC and SC and provided estate planning services.  I had also worked for a the legal department of a large bank and for a large business litigation law firm.. I wanted a different kind of firm with a relationship where my clients and I could know each other better and I could offer them legal advice more customized to their situations.  I wanted my law practice to be drive by the needs of my clients and how I can help them.. I grew up in Catawba County, North Carolina and live in Charlotte with my wife and their two children.  Outside of work, I focus on his family and is an active member at Hickory Grove Baptist Church.  For several years, I worked with my wife teaching children’s Sunday School and the church’s annual Vacation Bible School. I also help  teach our adult Sunday School class and serve the members of the church as a deacon. I enjoy studying the Bible and discussing how to apply the Bible to everyday life, as I try to live out my faith.. I retain an avid interest in American history from my college days.  You can usually be sure that I am reading a few history books and working on a history research project.  I also greatly enjoy running, participating in local mud runs and playing pickup basketball with friends as part of my regular fitness routine.

I represent people charged with serious felonies in State and Federal Court.  In addition to white collar criminal defense, I still handle a significant number of cases involving violent crimes and high level drug offenses.  I am also one of the few lawyers in North Carolina that represents whistleblowers exposing fraud against the government.

I represent clients in the states of Florida and North Carolina in various types of legal matters, including but not limited to business law and real estate law. My career has followed a dual trajectory in litigation and corporate practice. I’ve acted as general counsel to several small businesses with regard to business development and contract work while also representing individuals and entities in complex business litigation matters relating to contract disputes, lender and financial liability matters, and real estate transactions. at both the state and federal level. My previous experience as a judicial clerk gave me insight into various litigation strategies and tactics viewed favorably by a judge.. I enjoy assisting individuals and their businesses navigate through legal issues that can, at times, be complex and confusing.. One of my proudest career moments that made a deep impact on me as an attorney was clerking for a circuit court judge in which I assisted the judge in the re-sentencing of a juvenile defendant based upon an error in his original sentence. Ultimately, the re-sentencing resulted in the defendant being released from prison in time to spend the Christmas holiday with his family.. My goal is to provide effective legal communication and solutions to my clients.

I represent businesses and their owners in connection with bankruptcy, business disputes and business transactions.  Before joining Hull & Chandler, I was a partner with a large, international law firm where I represented parties in financial transactions and bankruptcy matters that ranged in size from $10 million to $500 million.  I joined Hull & Chandler in 2016 to bring this expertise to locally-based businesses and their owners in a more efficient and cost-effective manner.

I opened K.S. Walker Law Group in November, 2021 after 23 years in the legal services industry.  I began my legal career in 1998 as a secretary and receptionist for solo practictioner in Charlotte. I graduated from UNC-Charlotte in 2005 with a bachelors degree in Communications, and then from Charlotte School of Law in 2011 with a Juris Doctorate.  I was admitted to practice in the state of South Carolina in February, 2013.  I worked at Miller Walker & Austin, Attorneys at Law until November, 2021.  At K.S. Walker Law Group we are dedicated to serving our community and clients with diligent, responsive and thorough legal advice in the areas of real estate, business law, estate planning and estate administration. Let us know how we can help you!  FOR TRANSACTIONS YOU CAN TRUST, choose K.S. Walker Law Group.

I not only enjoy finding the best possible legal resolution to each case that I handle, but I truly enjoy getting to know my clients on a personal level. Providing effective and competent legal representation is not possible without a true understanding of each client's unique circumstances.  My goal is to provide excellent legal representation with real results in a cost efficient manner.

I love competition and thrive on being a trial lawyer.  I'm known as the 'DWI Guy' and 100% own it.  It's what I do.  I'm in the Legal Elite Hall of Fame as my colleagues voted me as North Carolina's Top Criminal Law Attorney in 2016.  I appreciate all the awards and recognition, from serving on Law Review to Business NC's Top 30 Under 30, to Super Lawyers, to the National Trial Lawyer's Top 40 Under 40, but it's helping people that makes me truly happy.. What will become clear after speaking with me?. [1] I'm direct and strategically-aggressive.. [2] My niche is getting people (Judges, Lawyers, DA's Office, etc.) to say "Yes" when they don't want to.. [3] Our custom internal-process and checks & balance systems will be relieving.. Being a certified NBA Player Agent (NBPA), the time I don’t spend battling it out in court, I spend either recruiting NBA prospects or reliving my glory days on the basketball court.  I’ve been the Commissioner of the Mecklenburg County Lawyer Basketball League for years.  Check out the photo-section for our recent Championship portrait.  You’ll have the opportunity to hold our 50lb. gavel as it’s proudly displayed as soon as you walk in our building.. I’m a West Virginia native who fights to the end.  I started my professional career in the Corporate & Investment Banking world.  Although very interesting, I didn’t know my personal end-game until I formed RTS Law Group.  Our employees are sharp, passionate, and feel like they are members of my family (some actually are).  This has all been a dream-come-true.  I’m looking forward to fighting on your behalf.

I look forward to becoming your trusted advisor in Estate Planning, Estate Administration and Real Estate Matters that deserve the upmost respect and detail.

I have worked for more than 30 years in State and Federal courts defending people accused of crimes. In that time I have handled a number of high-profile cases across the Southeast, New York, California and in one case, Norway.. I am certified as a Specialist in both Federal and State criminal law by the North Carolina State Bar and have been selected by my peers to be included in The Best Lawyers in America in two practice areas, White Collar Criminal Defense and Non-White Collar Criminal Defense. I have also been named by Business North Carolina magazine as one of the state’s “Legal Elite” for multiple consecutive years and consistently named as one of North Carolina’s Super Lawyers.. A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, I graduated with honors from Duke University and from the University of North Carolina School of Law in Chapel Hill. I established my own law practice in 1983. People have described me as a “lawyers’ lawyer,” having represented a number of attorneys over my career, including prosecutors and judges.. Verdicts/Settlements

I have spent my entire legal career as a Criminal Defense Attorney in Charlotte.  Although my office is located in Charlotte, I can accept cases in any of the 100 counties of North Carolina.. I presently focus on the defense of Felony Criminal Charges.  If the State of North Carolina has charged or accused you of any Felony Criminal matter, I would be happy to talk with you about your case.. I handle a wide variety of Felony Criminal Offenses at the State Level:Felony Drug charges, Sex Offenses, Property crimes, Violent Assaults, Robbery, Embezzlement, etc.. I handle Misdemeanor Criminal Offenses, as well as Traffic and DWI Cases.. I also handle Expunctions of Criminal Records.. My goal is to fight for your legal rights in a professional, kind, and caring manner.. If I can be of any assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I have dedicated my entire legal career to criminal defense, through direct representation as well as policy work. Upon graduating from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2008, I began my legal career as an assistant public defender in Mecklenburg County, protecting the rights of defendants who could not afford otherwise afford legal representation in District and Superior Courts. From 2014 to 2017, I worked for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Washington, D.C., organizing training for public defenders and private assigned counsel and advancing reform efforts in various states. From 2017 to 2023, I returned to public defense, working to defend the rights of the accused in serious criminal cases in Camden, New Jersey. In 2023, I returned to North Carolina to continue my career as a criminal defense attorney with The Olsinski Law Firm.. I represent adults charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses in District and Superior Court primarily in Mecklenburg County. I occasionally take cases in surrounding counties, such as Cabarrus and Union, and I am admitted to practice in the federal court of the Western District of North Carolina. Although I represent people charged with a variety of crimes, I have a particular interest in domestic violence defense and cases with Fourth Amendment issues - seeking to keep out evidence that the government obtained in violation of the Constitution. I greatly value communication and strive to always make sure that clients understand the status of their cases, the evidence, and their options.. I am a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar, the Cabarrus County Bar, and the Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. I also am a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, including the Criminal Justice Section and the Women's Caucus, and am serving as an Education Co-Chair for the NCAJ Women's Caucus in 2024-2025. My husband and I live in Charlotte with our large rescue dogs. Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, reading, playing games of all kinds, and dining out at Charlotte's many fabulous restaurants. I am also an active member of the Alpha Gamma Delta Charlotte Alumnae chapter.

I have been working at DeVore, Acton & Stafford, PA since January 2010. I consider myself a civil trial attorney who enjoys being in the courtroom. My practice is centered around having a sense of urgency with every case, and always keeping my clients informed about the status of his or her case. Our law firm does both plaintiff and defense work, and I am privileged to be practicing with my father, Fred W. DeVore, III. I am also thankful for my supportive family. My wife, Jessica DeVore, and my two children, Hartman and Grayson, play a major role in all of my accomplishments.. Our practice area is civil litigation which includes construction disputes, personal injury, wrongful death, and many other areas of law. I also handle traffic tickets and misdemeanors in Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, and Cabarrus counties.

I have been where you are. As a family law attorney who solely focuses on family law, a child of divorce who grew up with my dad, a mother of two children who divorced and went through my own custody lawsuit, and a woman who is remarried and has two wonderful stepchildren, I have a unique perspective on divorce and custody that can only come from having lived it.. I am also an experienced attorney representing families in all areas of family law in Charlotte, NC, and Gastonia, NC, and Raleigh NC.  And a partner attorney at the McIlveen Family Law Firm, which has offices in Charlotte, Gastonia, and Raleigh, NC.  I represent families in North Carolina divorce, child custody, child support, post-separation support, alimony, equitable distribution, mediation, separation agreements, and more. I am a  Board Certified Specialist in Family Law. And I frequently write articles for various publications, including the firm blog, website, and Twitter. You might have heard me on the radio or seen me on tv being interviewed in the media on various family law issues.. What I want you to know is that you are not alone in this process. If you feel like your life is out of control and you want to find out how to get some of it back, call my office. We can help.

I have been practicing federal and state criminal defense in Charlotte for over 20 years. Since 2010, I have been a State Bar Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law. Since 2012, I have been selected each year as a North Carolina Super Lawyer and have received the highest peer rating (AV preeminent) from Martindale-Hubbell. I have handled every type of criminal case and have always striven to obtain the best possible results for my clients. Unlike many criminal defense lawyers, I do not run a high volume practice where the client is expected to quickly plead guilty and move on. Instead, I studiously look for weaknesses in the prosecution's case with an eye towards winning the case in front of a jury. I am not afraid to try a case, having tried over 130 jury trials during my legal career. On the other hand, if the case appears to be one which will likely result in a guilty verdict, I use the weaknesses in the prosecution's case and the positive aspects of my client's background to try to negotiate a better plea bargain than would otherwise be offered.

I have been licensed to practice law in North Carolina since 1984. During that time I have acquired extensive experience in the areas of business law (forming corporations, s-corporations, and limited liability companies as well as preparing shareholder agreements and operating agreements), mergers and acquisitions of companies, business litigation, real property law (such as commercial closings and refinancings), real property litigation, estate planning (including the preparation of wills and trusts), and several other areas of general practice.

I have been fighting for injured workers and accident victims for more than 25+ years.  I have settled complicated personal injury claims, litigated denied workers' compensation claims, and won monetary damages.  Call today to see if I can help you.. Education: Bachelor of Arts Economics. University of Potsdam, summa cum laude. Juris Doctorate. The University of Buffalo, cum laude.. Professional Honors and Memberships: 2022-Inducted into the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers; Board Member of WILG (Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy Group) since 2017; 2021 Lawyers of Distinction; 2020 AVVO Top Rated Lawyer; Member of N.C. Academy of Trial Lawyers / Advocates for Justice; Selected as NFL Players Association Workers' Compensation Panel Attorney since 1996; 2015 Member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum; 2019 Women Lawyers of Charlotte.

I have been empowering businesses and individuals for over 10 years. Most of my clients mirror who I am as a person: self-made, hardworking, tenacious, dedicated, innovative, and fearless. Whether it is advising clients on how to protect their business’ assets, or preparing a witness for trial, the goal is always the same: to empower the client, to make them stronger, better, more prepared so that they can reach their goals and succeed. I consider several of my clients to be close personal friends and try to approach each new client with the intention that the relationship be a lasting one.. I have had the unique opportunity to see the practice of law from a variety of different viewpoints having worked for a North Carolina State Court prior to going to law school, clerked for the Department of Justice during law school, and working for a large United States Government contractor and private law firms after graduating law school.. I am a Master Gardener with the North Carolina Mecklenburg County Extension Master Gardeners, and a member of Frazier Park Community Garden.  I am also a member of Carolina Breast Friends where I try to offer advice and comfort to individuals who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer.. After being the first in my family to graduate from college, I left the comfort of my hometown in Eastern North Carolina and moved to Washington, D.C., where I quickly became a foodie.  I prefer to spend my free tim surrounded by nature and can often be seen gardening with my partner George in the front yard of their home, riding my bike to the office, and walking out cats, Roger Parker and Marco Money, on a leash in Freedom Park.

I have been defending the accused for more than 22 years. My experience includes handling First Degree Murder, Drug Trafficking, and Child Sexual Assault cases for decades. I have trained attorneys, taught trial advocacy to law students and committed myself to the fight for justice at every stage of my career.

I have been a board-certified family law specialist since 2010. I dedicate my practice to family law matters, such as equitable distribution, child custody, child support, alimony, post-separation support, step-parent and family member adoptions, alienation of affection and criminal conversation cases, and post-judgment practice, including contempt motions appeals.  You can follow the Horack Talley Family Law Practice Group on Facebook at  and instagram at @HTfamilylaw.

I grew up in Asheville, NC and did my undergrad at UNC-Chapel Hill, earning a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Geography.  Following graduation, I worked with the Carolina Covenant Scholarship program at UNC as an assistant to the director and mentor to the Covenant scholars. In this position, I led a task force to narrow the academic achievement gap between students from low-income families and the student body at large. My research efforts and statistical analyses of the Covenant student population lead to the implementation of a proactive, predictive mentorship approach that engages students before they begin to struggle.. During law school, I spent a summer clerking for a business litigation law firm and an academic year working for the school’s pro bono Community Economic Development Clinic. During the clinics, I assisted numerous socially-minded businesses with their legal issues, including a mobile farmers market that sells locally sourced produce and agricultural products to areas in the Charlotte Mecklenburg region designated as food deserts; a nonprofit that makes the wishes of terminally ill children come true; and a nonprofit corporation which provides job training to returning citizens and connects these individuals to jobs in the green skills industry that pay a living wage. In addition, I spent time volunteering with Habitat for Humanity drafting wills, powers of attorney, and living wills, as well as assisting with construction.. Through my experiences in school and in practice, I have acquired extensive knowledge in the areas of law concerning business, construction, trademarks, immigration, and family law. I've has also handled traffic matters, drafted and executed Wills and Powers of Attorney, conducted residential real estate closings, registered trademarks and copyrights, filed mechanic’s liens and lien waivers, represented clients in small claims court and Superior Court, negotiated various settlement demands, and helped clients obtain their citizenship, to name a few.. I spend my free time scoping out local restaurants and breweries, and watching and playing soccer with my fiancée. I'm a supporter of the Charlotte Independence and Seattle Sounders FC.

I grew up in a small, rural town in North Carolina where family is an essential aspect of everyone’s life. I came to value the importance of family and what it means when a family goes through a divorce or custody dispute. All families see challenges in many forms from time to time. I realized that more than anything, I just wanted to help all involved. This inspired me to be the first in my family to complete my undergraduate studies. After attending Wingate University in Wingate, North Carolina and working around Charlotte, I knew I wanted my life to have a deeper impact. I then attended Charlotte School of Law in Charlotte, North Carolina to obtain my juris doctorate. This helped me to reach my goal be able to advocate for and assist the people of North Carolina and help those families I had come to love.. As an attorney, my goal is for each client to find peace and a reasonable resolution for their family. As an advocate for my clients, I want them to be heard but also empowered with the facts and laws surrounding their case so we can work together to find a path forward. I’ve watched the detrimental effects that pro-longed litigation can cause on a family unit both, emotionally and financially. I understand that people come to me in some of their darkest times for help and that they want to move forward in a positive light; I have the tools and power to help them do so. I appreciate the opportunity to get to know your family and entrusting me with managing healthy expectations and goals for your case.. I pride myself on being professional and prepared for the task at hand. I enjoy getting to know clients through this process. My passion for helping others extends beyond the legal realm. I have been involved in raising money for the Alzheimer’s Association for several years as it is an organization that is near to my heart. Additionally, I use my talents to help victims in domestic violence situations through volunteering with Safe Alliance and by helping children through the Council for Children’s Rights.. In my spare time, I enjoy traveling and spending time with my husband, our two children, and our three dogs. I also enjoy running and listening to a good podcast!

I founded the Turner Law Firm, PLLC in February 07, 2013. I have been licensed to practice law in the State of North Carolina since September 2008. I started my career in preparing responses to discovery requests for major corporations in Chicago, Detroit, and Charlotte.. The southern hospitality, warm weather, and growing Charlotte market led me to become a permanent resident in 2012. I enjoy practicing real estate law including land disputes and landlord/tenant matters. I am also passionate about helping people who find themselves in anxiety-ridden situations such as those who have been facing foreclosure and those being harassed by bill collectors. I take cases throughout North Carolina. Debt defense and bankruptcy relief has led me to become licensed in all Federal Districts in North Carolina. On the family law side, I am also an advocate for fairness between the separating spouses and I protect the child’s interests and pride myself in calming the parties in dispute as opposed to creating additional tensions as other attorneys often do.. Surrounding myself with top notch talent, I continue to guide the firm to rapid growth, and past clients’ referrals are a testament to the quality of work the firm produces. Our goal is to be a multifaceted firm in many areas of law, and we continue to add talent and services for our clients’ needs.. I attended college at the University of Iowa having graduated in May 2003 with a Minor in French and Bachelor Degrees in Marketing and Asian Languages and Literature with emphasis in Mandarin Chinese. During undergraduate studies, I became interested in law through a course in business law. After undergrad I obtained a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan.. Since arriving in North Carolina, I have volunteered for the Coalition to Unchain Dogs, the Tax Clinic of Legal Services of the Southern Piedmont, and the Council for Children’s Rights. My hobbies consist of cooking classes, trying new foods and container gardening growing tomatoes and various herbs and spices.

I discovered my passion for juvenile law by accident. I edited a magazine in Washington, D.C., for years before deciding at age 29 to go to law school.  Following graduation, my husband and I moved to Charlotte and had our first child, who had severe brain damage following several strokes. I put the idea of law on the back burner, volunteering for various charities and advocating for my son.. Eventually I entered the work force again as volunteer coordinator  at the Children's Law Center, a nonprofit dedicated to representing juveniles in all legal matters. Within a year I was representing juveniles in delinquency and mental health commitment hearings, with a foray into special education, but I concentrated on delinquency. Eight years later I opened my own law firm but after two years returned to the Center. I stayed another two years before I had to stop practicing to care for my three boys.  In 2016, I re-entered the legal world at Fisher Law Group. In March of 2020, I began practicing with my husband, Bob Bollinger.. At The Bollinger Law Firm, I maintain my focus on juvenile law by continuing to represent juveniles in delinquency cases and defending parents whose children are in danger of removal from custody by the Department of Social Services or are already in DSS custody.   I also do name changes, emancipation,  expunctions for those interested in cleaning up their  criminal records, and guardianship.