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Shepard Smith is a managing attorney for the Charlotte office of Stewart Law Offices. Born and raised in Charlotte, Shepard became a lawyer because he wanted to be able to advocate for those who found themselves in overwhelming legal circumstances.. As the youngest of five siblings, Shepard learned the value of hard work at an early age while spending summers earning money as a landscaper and warehouse laborer. He knows how important a paycheck can be to a family, and how an injury can forever change a person’s life.. Shepard brings a unique perspective to personal injury cases and workers’ compensation claims because of his previous experience as a defense attorney for large insurance companies. “I used to represent and defend large insurance companies in workers’ compensation and general litigation matters. I found it to be quite troubling how insurance companies would often treat injured individuals as numbers rather than people with hardly any sympathy,” he says. “My experience as an insurance defense lawyer has allowed me the opportunity to gain special knowledge of the inner-workings of insurance companies and their tactics, and I am able to apply this knowledge to my law practice for the benefit of my clients.”. Shepard has represented many clients and argued cases to verdict in front of the North Carolina Industrial Commission as well as North Carolina Superior Courts. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Bar Association, and the Mecklenburg County Bar Association.

Mr. Sonny Tran is a lawyer with 10-years of construction management experience prior to practicing law.   He was born in Columbia, SC and spent most of his childhood growing up in Charlotte, NC. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Civil-Construction Engineering from North Carolina State University, he worked as a construction manager on several high profile residential, commercial and mixed-use developments in the Washington, DC area.  Such projects include The Hartford mixed-used development in Arlington, VA, the CityVisa mixed-used development in DC’s Mt. Vernon neighborhood, and the Harbourside condominiums located along DC’s Georgetown Waterfront.  He collaborated with many city officials, developers, design consultants and subcontractors in successfully completing each project over a 9-yr span.. During his time in Washington, DC, Mr. Tran help managed the construction and renovation of over 900 residential units and several commercial projects totaling over $250,000,000.  He sought bid proposals and negotiated contracts with various contractors, vendors and suppliers totaling over $35,000,000.. Mr. Tran returned to his hometown of Charlotte, earned his Juris Doctor degree and gained valuable legal skills in areas relating to various business matters and property law.  His knowledge of International Business Arbitration and International Internet Law is attributed to his experience studying abroad in Paris, France under the guidance of the honorable Judge Hawkins and Judge McKeown.  Both judges are federal judges on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.. With the background and experience in construction, real estate development, and land use, Mr. Tran has a unique and technical understanding of many issues relating to those areas of law.  Combining those prior technical skills with the legal skills have prepared Mr. Tran and his team to effectively navigate clients through many legal issues involing: Construction Law, Business & Corporate Law, Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts), Real Estate & Land Use, Accidents & Personal Injury.

Growing up in rural West Virginia, Christian Gerencir found his calling to help others early on. He rebuilt homes with Habitat for Humanity and developed a deep sense of community responsibility. He brings this sense of personal responsibility and dedication to every case he works on.. Christian received his undergraduate degree from High Point University and his law degree from Charlotte School of Law. He has since been admitted to the North Carolina and West Virginia Bar and is currently in the process of working towards his Bar Admission to South Carolina.. Christian is passionate about helping victims and their families receive the compensation they deserve. Christian represents victims of vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation claims, and other personal injury claims. When Christian is not managing our Charlotte office, you can find him rooting for the Carolina Panthers or spending time outdoors with his wife and dogs.. *Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes. After recovery is made, attorney fees will be computed before deduction of incurred expenses. For more information on criteria for selection, please click the links of awards.

George Piemonte received his B.S. degree in psychology from the University of Florida in 1982 and his law degree from Nova University in 1987. He was one of the first lawyers in North Carolina to become a North Carolina State Bar Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law. George is a member of the North Carolina State Bar’s Specialization Committee for Social Security Disability Law; is a member of the Board of Directors, serving as Vice Chair of the Disability Advocacy Section of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice; and serves on the Lawyers’ Assistance Committee of the Disability Advocacy Section and the CLE Committee of the Disability Advocacy Section.. George has practiced law since 1987 and has focused his practice on Social Security Disability, Veterans Disability, and Railroad Disability since 1995. George is admitted to all courts of the State of North Carolina, the Western, Middle, and Eastern District Courts of North Carolina, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. He is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, the National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives (serving on the Board of Directors), the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, the Mecklenburg County Trial Lawyers Association.. George has been married to his wife, Linda, since 1986. He has three children: Jeff, Lauren, and Chris, and two Labradors: Reuben and Hersey. His hobbies are bowling, working in his yard, and learning. He also enjoys spending time in the mountains.

Bobby and his wife Katie have lived in Belmont, North Carolina since 2005. They are kept busy with their 3 kids: Tripp and the twins, Gavin and Audrey. Katie is a fellow attorney, practicing in Cleveland County as an Assistant District Attorney.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Bobby served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers as a combat engineer platoon leader and executive officer. He was deployed to Iraq with the 2nd Armored Cavalry Unit, and he was awarded the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal for his service.. Since joining Clawson & Staubes in 2011, Bobby has represented individuals, companies and local governments. While Bobby began his career in litigation, he now focuses on asset protection, estate planning, and helping families put the proper tools in place to ensure the continuation of the families’ legacies.. As a husband and father, Bobby understands that the key to ensuring spouses, children and loved ones are well protected and taken care of is detailed and effective planning.. Bobby is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section. He is licensed to practice law in every county in North Carolina as well as the 3 federal district courts. Bobby is also licensed in South Carolina.. He attended Auburn University on an ROTC Scholarship, graduating cum laude. He graduated magna cum laude from the Charlotte School of Law.. In his free time, Bobby loves to cook, read, and lose golf balls while attempting to play golf.

Experienced E attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced E attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced E attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced E attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced E attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.

Experienced E attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.