Top Car Accidents Lawyers Near Me in Charlotte Area

Throughout his 28 year legal career, Chris’s passion has been to provide each of his clients with effective, aggressive and personalized legal representation. Chris brings a vast array of legal knowledge and experience to each and every case he handles, including  motor vehicle accidents, medical negligence, nursing home neglect, catastrophic injuries (severe burns, brain and spinal injuries, etc.), construction accidents,  workers’ compensation and wrongful death.. Chris’ extensive and diverse work history in the legal field provides him with a unique perspective on how to successfully litigation cases against large corporations and insurance companies to obtain maximum compensation for victims of negligence. Chris moved to Charlotte in 1987 and began his legal career at Parker, Poe, Adams & Bernstein, LLP, one of the state’s largest law firms, defending companies in litigation matters in both state and federal courts. In 1993, he accepted a position as in-house counsel at First Union Corporation (now Wells Fargo), handling complex litigation cases across the country. As Vice-President and Assistant General Counsel of First Union, Chris was also responsible for overseeing and defending the personal injury and risk management cases against the company.. In 1997, Chris joined with his law partner Jeff Warren to form Warren & Kallianos, a personal injury law firm exclusively focused on protecting the rights of those injured by the negligence of others. His skill, reputation and accomplishments as a trial attorney have been recognized by numerous state and national legal organizations and associations.. In addition to practicing law, Chris believes in public service and the need to support organizations that protect access to justice and the right to a jury trial. Chris has served on the Board of Governors for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ), an organization dedicated to protecting the legal rights of those injured by the negligence of others, as County Captain of the NCAJ, and as a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Fee Dispute Committee and Public Information and Education Committee. For six years, Chris also served as a Commissioner and Mayor-Pro-Tem on the Matthews Town Council.. Chris is a lifelong native of North Carolina, having been born and raised in Durham, North Carolina. Chris attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) where he studied psychology and business.  He received his undergraduate degree and was awarded Phi Beta Kappa from UNC in 1984.  He also attended law school at UNC where he received his law degree with honors in 1987.  While in law school, Chris served as a member of the North Carolina Law Review and was appointed to the Board of Editors of the North Carolina Law Review.  Chris is a published author on topics ranging from bad faith insurance practices to medical negligence. He is admitted to practice in all North Carolina federal and state courts, the United States Court of Federal Claims, and is a Certified North Carolina Superior Court Mediator.. Chris has an active life outside of the practice of law. He has three wonderful daughters who are all married. He is a proud grandfather of three and enjoys spending as much time with his family as possible. Chris is an avid golfer and tennis player, having competed in various golf and tennis events throughout Charlotte.

People turn to an attorney when they need help dealing with a problem that has become too large for them to handle on their own. Every day, I see clients in difficult situations they did not create, dealing with pain they didn’t have before, trying to pay for medical expenses they can’t afford. And all the while, a large corporation or auto insurance company is trying to minimize what the victim is going through.. As an attorney licensed in North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., Brad represents personal injury clients in cases throughout the Mid-Atlantic States. He began his legal career as an attorney with the Legal Aid Society of NW North Carolina (now known as Legal Aid of North Carolina), fighting for the rights of those who could not otherwise afford legal representation. Brad still volunteers his services through legal aid societies to clients on a pro bono basis.. Helping personal injury clients. As long as he can remember, the idea of being able to advocate for those unable to do it for themselves has been Brad’s cause. A serious injury can completely destroy the personal, financial and emotional well-being of a client. Brad often helps clients injured through the negligence of others gain access to medical care and other resources until their cases can be settled or won at trial.. Protecting the rights of NC individuals to legal counsel. Brad’s early history provided the foundation for his continuing interest in protecting the individual’s rights to legal counsel in his state. Several legislative initiatives in North Carolina are threatening to limit the ways in which people can research and obtain legal representation. Backed by powerful insurance companies, these proposed laws seek to curtail an attorney’s ability to reach out to prospective clients. Brad works with several professional organizations to fight these initiatives.. - See more at: #

Lauren is a North Carolina native and an active member of the North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Bar Association, Mecklenburg County Bar Association, American Bar Association and North Carolina Advocates for Justice.. Lauren attended Elon University where she received her degree in Political Science and International Studies and graduated cum laude.. She attended law school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received the Gressman-Pollitt Award for Oral Advocacy; served as Chief Justice of Holderness Moot Court, member of the Moot Court Negotiation Team, as well as the Civil Rights Moot Court Team and was named to the Order of the Barristers. Lauren was also a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity.

Lakai Vinson is a native North Carolinian who received her Bachelors from Hampton University in Virginia. She obtained her law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Law in 2008 and is licensed to practice in both Virginia and North Carolina courts. Her main focus is civil litigation and personal injury. She also practices as a court-appointed attorney with the Mecklenburg County Courts for individuals who cannot afford traditional legal costs. Lakai has received the Super Lawyers “Rising Star” Award, the Virginia Young Lawyer’s Superstar award, and was named in the American Institute of Legal Counsel’s 10 Best Personal Injury Attorneys. She obtained the third largest verdict of eight million dollars in Virginia in 2015.

I am a solo practitioner handling all types of Personal Injury cases. I primarily focus on auto and trucking accidents. We have settled over $5,000,000 in settlements and helped thousands of car accident victims get compensated for their injuries. We offer a free consulation and do not up our fee when going into litigation.

Brian Steed Tatum, the founding partner of Tatum Law Firm, worked. for the Atlanta, Georgia, and Raleigh, North Carolina, offices of Morris,. Schneider & Prior, LLC in the litigation department. After managing a branch. office and after obtaining a M.B.A. from Duke University, Mr. Tatum moved. to Charlotte, North Carolina, to start the Tatum Law Firm. Observing that. when a law firm gets big, customer service starts to become a second. priority, Mr. Tatum started the Tatum Law Firm to serve the needs of clients. who still desire and deserve excellent customer service.

Brian Hunt is a personal injury and wrongful death attorney whose practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is a partner in the firm of Dewey, Ramsay & Hunt, PA. Brian has recently been recognized as one of the Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 in the state of North Carolina in the area of Civil Litigation by The National Trial Lawyers.. While Brian primarily practices in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death, he also continues to represent clients injured in the work place under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act. Brian especially enjoys helping clients navigate the waters of joint personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Brian has represented clients who have been hurt or killed by truckers, drunk drivers, reckless drivers and distracted drivers. All initial consultations with Brian are free, and he remains personally involved throughout his clients’ cases.Brian received his BA from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Political Science and Peace, War and Defense; and his Juris Doctor from Elon University School of Law where he served as the Vice President of the Student Bar Association.

Attorney Jeremy Maddox joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in 2011. He is a Shareholder and a leader in the firm’s personal injury practice. He opened our Charlotte office in 2014, which has seen significant growth.. Jeremy received his J.D. from Elon University School of Law and his B.A. in Information Systems and Operations Management from George Mason University in Virginia.. Before coming to the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, Jeremy worked as a law clerk where he assisted employees with labor and employment law cases. He also provided pro bono legal assistance with Legal Aid of North Carolina, through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. His experience gives him an excellent opportunity to assist clients with a wide variety of matters.

As the founding attorney at Charlotte’s Price, Petho & Anderson, Mr. Price has spent decades protecting the rights and interests of Mecklenburg County residents. His experience practicing law in the fields of personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice make him a strong asset to cases bringing suit against businesses whose unlawful practices have resulted in life-altering consequences to victims. Having spent years working on behalf of an insurance company, Mr. Price understands how they fight for their interests, and can employ the best strategies when fighting to obtain compensation for his clients.

Amanda Mingo is an experienced trial lawyer who represents families who have lost a loved one and people who have been seriously hurt. She helps her clients hold accountable those that caused the harm. Amanda’s compassion and ability to address each client’s fears and individual needs sets her apart from all the others.