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Jared Gardner is a commercial litigator with fifteen years of practice in multiple state and federal courts, including North Carolina’s Business Court. Jared’s experience includes corporate governance, shareholder and partnership disputes, fiduciary liability, consumer class action defense, franchisor/franchisee disputes, business buy/sells, commercial loan transactions, loan workouts, lender liability, insurance coverage and bad faith, and unfair competition. Jared’s practice also involves employment advice, counsel and litigation, including executive hiring and departures, litigation involving non-competition/solicitation agreements, defense against claims of virtually every type of alleged discrimination and harassment, and federal and state wage and hour law. Jared is dedicated to client service, striving to provide not merely favorable results, but good counsel and, above all, value.

In 2004, Attorney Dexter Benoit started his legal career in Chicago after graduating from the University of Illinois College of Law. He focused on personal injury from the get-go, but at the time he primarily defended large medical institutions and insurance companies convicted of wrongdoing. He quickly realized his true passion was helping the people who had been injured, not the institutions responsible for accidents. He relocated to Charlotte and opened Benoit Law Firm, PLLC in 2011. Since then he has won large settlements, including those that brought in over a million dollars, for clients in North Carolina. When he is not in his office or the courtroom, Dexter is actively involved in several local organizations committed to assisting those victimized by other’s negligence.

If you are reading this, there is a chance your family is hurting. You may even feel lost and unsure. Perhaps you know exactly what you want or need but are not sure how to move forward to achieve that result. I want you to know that you don’t have to walk this path alone. This is just one chapter of your story that will later become a prelude to the new beginning you are creating for both your life and your family. I am here to provide you with the legal options and support necessary to put you in control of your situation and to write your story however you see fit.. I’ve always been one of those people who believes that things just have a way of working themselves out. Some of my colleagues call it delusional, but I like to call it faith! But, I know this faith won’t always come easily, particularly given the transitions that necessarily comes with separation. I recognize that you must have the right information and the right strategy to create the best opportunity.. After graduating from law school at Mississippi College, it was my desire to be in the courtroom and my passion for helping people that led me to become a state prosecutor. As an assistant district attorney in Mecklenburg County, I represented victims of domestic violence for years – prosecuting crimes ranging from the violation of a protective order to attempted murder. This experience allowed me to work with families while providing me with an intimate knowledge of the courtroom. Recognizing the impact I was able to have in my practice, I began working with juvenile offenders. In addition to litigation, I was able to work with multiple agencies and attorneys to facilitate a positive outcome for everyone involved.. After moving from the domestic violence and juvenile prosecution teams, I knew that a career in family law was my true calling. Having helped hundreds of unique survivors, engaging each with empathy, strength and knowledge; and after experiencing the successful practice of collaborative law in the juvenile setting, I knew I was ready to help families navigate complex legal issues and walk beside them along the way.. In the end, this story is yours to write. My extensive trial experience allows me to negotiate from a position of strength, knowing that I am well-equipped and prepared to fight for you in the courtroom if an amicable resolution cannot be reached. I’ll make it my goal to educate you on all the possible legal outcomes, work hard to reach a suitable agreement if possible, and advocate for you every step of the way. I can’t promise what the next chapter of your life will hold, but I can promise to support you as we write it.

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 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 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 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 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 concentrate 100% of my practice on representing clients in Social Security Disability and SSI claims.  I assist clients with their initial application, appeals, Adminstrative Law Judge hearings and Appeals Council appeals.. I am certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in Social Security Disability Law; currently one of 41 lawyers state-wide to achieve this distinction. I am available for consultations on all Social Security Disability law issues.. I am a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) Disability Advocacy section and a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR).

I am passionate about using my training as a mediator and collaborative lawyer (and my time having taught negotiaiton & conflict resolution skills in law school and continuing legal education) to help people and businesses resolve complex disputes in as cost-effective a manner as possible.. Conflict is always expensive-- particularly in terms of the time, stress, energy, and money that often have to be spent dealing with it. The litgaition process is one way to resolve conflict and disputes, but it is not the only way.  And it is rarely if ever the most efficient, quickest, affordable, or enjoyable way. Not a single client has ever approached me after a trial or after having his or her deposition taken and said, "Wow, that was so much fun!  Let's do it again soon, shall we?" And never has a client who paid me to take a matter all the way through depositions, hearings, and trial ever thought I didn't get paid enough for my efforts, and decided to throw in a little something extra for my efforts because he or she felt bad for me.. If you allow our firm the privilege of reviewing your complex family law or business or probate administration dipsute, we will be sure to evaluate all the options avaialble for protecting or enforcing your rights. If your case is a fit for a collborative law approah, anf the other side can be persuaded to come to the same conlcusion--for the sake of saving everyone time, money, and stress, then we are uniquiely positioned to assit If filing a suit--or defending yourself in one that has already been filed against you-- is the most cost-effective means of addressing the situation, given the amount in controversy, personalities, interpersonal dynamics, and complexity of the legal issues presented, then we will pursure that route vigorously.  But we will always keep our eyes open for avenues of resolving the dispute more quickly or affordably, whenever possible--whether thru mediaiton or some form of collaborative law process.

I am from Winston-Salem, NC, where I attended RJ Reynolds High School. I received a Bachelors of Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and upon completion attended Campbell University where I graduated in 1995. While at Campbell I finished first in my class in trial advocacy as well as two other subjects.I knew early on that my passion was trying cases in the courtroom. I was also drawn to criminal defense because I believe criminal defense lawyers are the guardians of our Constitution and our civil liberties. During law school, I worked at the Appellate Defender’s office where I assisted with death penalty appeals. I have also worked at the Federal Public Defender’s office where I assisted with Federal defense cases. After graduating from law school, I joined the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s office where I worked for over two years. While there, I gained invaluable courtroom experience that continues to serve me to this day. In June of 1998, I opened my own practice where I focus on all criminal and traffic matters.I give 110% to every client regardless of the type of case. When you hire me, I am the only lawyer you will deal with in my office. I will pay the utmost attention to every detail in your case and answer any and all questions you may have. Rest assured, when you hire me, you will have hired an attorney who will fight for you.

I am a founding partner of the law firm of Hull & Chandler, P.A. Our firm handles a variety of legal issues for small businesses and individuals. My practice is focused primarily on business litigation and transactions while my firm has attorneys focusing on personal injury, estate planning, construction law, imigration and other areas of the law. We strive to offer high level personal service to our clients and will refer matters to highly qualified attorneys when our clients have legal matters that fall outside of our areas of focus.

Family defines who I am both as a person and an attorney.  It is from my family that I continuously draw my inspiration to be a better person in my personal life, as well as a compassionate attorney in my professional life.  I understand that when you have asked for my help, you are most likely facing tough and defining decisions in your life.  With that in mind, my commitment to you is to advise you as best as I can and guide you through difficult times.  My counsel to you is two-fold.  Not only will I help you better understand and navigate the legal system that you will encounter in my role as an attorney, but I will also be there to support you emotionally.  While I will always be there to provide sound and strong legal advice, I understand that sometimes people just need someone to talk to.

Drawing on my skills as an Attorney and CPA, I have a passion for working with business owners who are looking to grow and improve their companies. Personal estate planning is a natural extension to ensure that the company’s growth benefits the entrepreneur and his family. I have been personally involved with Strategic Coach in Chicago and other entrepreneurial coaching and am a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. I am admitted to practice law in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina and maintain active licenses in both of the Carolinas.

Dara Duncan Larson received her law degree from Florida State University. While attending Florida State, she spent time studying international law at Oxford University in England.  She also attended Elon University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications.. She is licensed to practice law in both North Carolina and California.  Dara is a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar and the Young Lawyers Division of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and Mecklenburg County Bar Association.  She is also a member of the family law section of both the Mecklenburg County and North Carolina Bar Association.. Dara is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina but has spent the last several years in Florida and then Los Angeles, California.. When Dara is not working she enjoys spending time with her husband, watching sports, traveling, and trying new recipes.. Contact Dara at

Daniel is a senior associate attorney at Elliot Morgan Parsonage, PLLC in the firm's Charlotte office located in the historic Dilworth neighborhood just outside of Uptown Charlotte. He focuses his practice primarily in employment litigation represeting indiviuals in state and federal court.  His practice focuses on claims involving Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and various state law claims associated with employment. Additionally, Daniel's practice involves the review, negotiation, and litigation involving  severance agreements, non-solicitiaiton and/or non-compete agreements, and employment contracts.. Originally from outside the Washington D.C. area, Daniel moved to North Carolina in 2004 where he attended Elon University and Elon University School of Law. During his time at Elon Law, Daniel served as Student Bar Association President and a member of the Public Interest Law Society. Following his graduation from Elon Law in 2011, Daniel served as an assistant public defender with the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s office for nearly two and a half years representing clients on a wide array of misdemeanor criminal charges and felony drug charges. Daniel joined Elliot Morgan Parsonage, PLLC in 2014.  A member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Daniel is an active member of the employment law section. Additionally, he has served as the Vice-Chair of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association Criminal Justice section.. As a part of his practice, Daniel also handles matters on appeal in state and federal appellate courts. He has worked on cases  at the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.  Daniel also represents indiviuals involved in class-action lawsuits in state and federal court involving employment matters.. He is admitted to practice in:. -North Carolina State Courts. - United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. -United Stares District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. -United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Daniel lives in south Charlotte with his wife Judy, a financial director at an insurance company, his two year-old son Reid, and their dog Bart. Daniel and his family belong to St. Peter's Catholic Church in Charlotte and in his free time he enjoys traveling with his family and fly-fishing in western North Carolina.

Chris Fialko defends the Consitution by fiercely defending one client at a time.   For more than 30 years, Fialko has counseled, represented, and defended men and women who are under investigation, accused of a crime, or somehow under the law enforcement microscope.. Fialko has been Board Certified in both State and Federal Criminal Defense since 2002.. We do not charge for an initial meeting in our office.. Chris likes his job:  fighting for one person against the powers of police and prosecutors.

Chris counsels both individual and corporate clients on a wide range of legal issues with a special focus on tax and estate planning. His background in real estate development has enabled him to effectively counsel clients on development, construction and sales of both land and building projects. He is dedicated to seeing his clients achieve their entrepreneurial goals and realizing their professional and familial visions.. Chris began his legal career at Pricewaterhouse Coopers after graduating from Georgetown University’s tax law program. At PwC, Chris worked as a tax associate charged with advising and assisting national companies with various jurisdictional tax compliance goals.. Wanting to bring this same level of expertise and attention to individual clients and their families, Chris joined a boutique estate planning and business law firm in Charlotte. There, he served high-net worth families by advising and implementing estate planning strategies designed with the twin goals of wealth preservation and generational planning. He also assisted entrepreneurs at all stages of their business development.. Chris then served as general counsel at a real estate development and investment partnership where he was able to combine his legal background with his prior experience as a real estate broker. There, he supervised and helped administer multiple sales and development campaigns in addition to managing both commercial and investment real estate portfolios. He also provided individual estate and tax planning services to partners and their families.. Prior to attending law school, Chris worked as a real estate broker and as an award winning newspaper journalist.

Caitlin’s practice centers generally on civil litigation, with an emphasis on ERISA litigation. She is committed to assisting individuals secure the benefits that they have earned. Caitlin handles long and short-term disability insurance claims, health benefit coverage denial claims, life insurance claims, accidental death and dismemberment claims, retirement and pension benefit claims, and other employee benefit matters. She assists individuals at every stage of the claims and appeals process, including the administrative appeal level, as well as the district and appellate court level.. Prior to joining Essex Richards, Caitlin attended Wake Forest University School of Law. While in law school, she worked as a teaching assistant for both the legal writing program and the LL.M. degree program. Caitlin also attended East Carolina University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English, a minor in journalism, and a certificate in technical and professional writing.

Bryan believes strongly that individuals and small businesses deserve the same aggressive and vigorous representation that large corporations and insurance companies receive.. Bryan represents individuals in employee benefit matters throughout North Carolina, including long and short-term disability claims, health coverage claims, severance plans, executive compensation matters (such as bonus, stock and incentive plans), and retirement plans (including 401(k) plans, pension plans and ESOPs).. Bryan also represents individuals and small businesses in employment law matters, including issues related to termination of employees, discrimination, wage and hour compliance, non-competition and trade secret litigation, and severance/employment agreements.. Along with his partner, Matthew Marcellino, Bryan assists clients in personal injury and family law matters.

Baron is a native of Northern Virginia, but he has called Charlotte home since 1978. Since graduating in 1984 from the University of Tennessee School of Law, where he served as Assistant Editor of the Tennessee Law Review, Baron has practiced in the Charlotte area for over 28 years. He is a long-time member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the North Carolina Bar Association, the North Carolina State Bar and the Mecklenburg County Bar Association. In 1990, Chief Bankruptcy Judge Marvin R. Wooten appointed Baron to the position of Clerk of Court for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina, where he served the bankruptcy judges for seven years. After serving as the Bankruptcy Clerk of Court, Baron was employed for two years as the attorney for the Chapter 13 Trustees for the Western District of North Carolina in the Charlotte, Wilkesboro and Shelby Divisions. In 1999, Baron was appointed to the position of Chapter 7 Trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina, and he has extensive experience representing both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy cases throughout the state of North Carolina.. In 1997, Baron was certified by the North Carolina Bar Association’s Legal Board of Specialization as a specialist in the field of Consumer Bankruptcy Law after passing a rigorous exam and providing recommendations from prominent professionals and leaders in the bankruptcy field.. Baron also practices law in the areas of Wills and Estates and Adoptions. He is frequently appointed to serve as Guardian ad litem by the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Court.. Entrust your case to an experienced professional. Baron and his staff have helped thousands of people resolve the same legal issues that you are facing, and we would welcome the opportunity to help you by providing you with a free consultation to analyze your needs. We listen, we care and we will work hard for you.

As an associate in the Charlotte office of Elliot Morgan Parsonage, Michael provides compassionate, diligent, and creative legal services that are tailored to meet each client’s specific needs. His ability to relate to clients from diverse backgrounds makes him well suited for representing his clients across a broad range of legal areas. He practices in the areas of employment law and family law, but he also handles cases relating to a variety of criminal matters.. Michael comes by his legal abilities through his parents as well as his education. He grew up in a home where the practice of law dominated discussions around the dinner table. His father, Robert M. Elliot, is a founding partner of Elliot Morgan Parsonage. His mother, Suzanne Reynolds, has been a valued member of the faculty of Wake Forest Law School for over 30 years and now serves as interim dean.. Michael is a proud “double Tar Heel,” having graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor of arts in English and a J.D. degree. Following law school, he practiced as a public defender in Mecklenburg County for two and a half years and handled hundreds of cases in district and superior court—never one to shy away from fighting for his clients’ rights. He also serves as chapter editor of the Sixth edition of the North Carolina Prima Facie Torts Manual.. Michael lives in Charlotte with his wife, Rebecca Davenport, a cardiac nurse at Carolinas Medical Center. Michael and Rebecca love to travel, with extended trips to Europe, Southeast Asia, and South America.

Ann is a member of bikelaw, a national network dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of cyclists in the Carolinas, and beyond. Ann is an advocate for bicycle safety, and stands up for cyclists’ rights on the roads and in court.. Ann graduated with honors and received a degree in engineering arts from Michigan State University. In 1994, she graduated cum laude from Tulane University School of Law where she was elected to the Order of the Coif. During law school, she was an editor on the Tulane Environmental Law Journal and was a Public Interest Law Foundation grant recipient. Ann worked first with the North Carolina Center for Death Penalty Litigation and then with the Cumberland County Public Defender’s Office until she opened her own practice in Fayetteville in 1998. She joined Patterson Harkavy’s  Raleigh office in April, 2000 and, in 2007, established a Charlotte office where she now handles cases throughout the state. In 2011, Ann, and current law partner Valerie Johnson, co-founded the firm that is now Johnson & Groninger PLLC. Today, Ann litigates serious personal injury cases with a special interest in representing victims of bicycle crashes. She also represents individuals seriously injured in car wrecks and by negligent property owners.. Ann is a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ), where she previously served on the Board of Governors. She has taught as a faculty member of NCAJ’s Capital College and several National Institute for Trial Advocacy programs and coached a high school mock trial team from 2002-2006. Ann has prepared amicus briefs on behalf of the North Carolina ACLU and NCAJ. She is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the league of American Bicyclists and other bicycle advocacy organizations. She also served of the boards of Charlotte Bike Camp and BikeWalkNC.. When she is not working, Ann loves to be riding any kind of bicycle, especially with her husband and son.

Al is battle tested as a first chair trial lawyer in litigating high profile cases for many major companies. He has served in over 150 cases, and in federal courts throughout the country, in appellate proceedings before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Federal, Fourth, Sixth, and Eight Circuits, as well as in numerous trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.. As a former law clerk, Al has seen numerous trials from the perspective of the judge and the jury. Al has assisted judges and juries in the analysis of motions, conducted research and provided anything that is necessary to facilitate cases and motions.. Al has worked as a certified mediator and understands what works in preparing and representing clients in any settlement discussions, whether in formal mediations or settlement talks.. You Don’t Need the Biggest IP Firm. You Need the Best IP Litigator.. Intellectual property litigation is an inherently expensive undertaking. You don’t need to pay inexperienced associates or large litigation teams. You pay for someone to learn your case thoroughly and present your case at trial in the most succinct and understandable way possible.. Allan IP Litigation will handle your case in an efficient and effective manner, guaranteeing you spend your money where it will do the most good: on a real expert, who focuses on the key issues of the case, not for on-the-job training or costly overhead. Hiring Allan IP Litigation is like hiring the best IP litigator in the firm without hiring the entire firm.. Get the superior talent without the superfluous extras.