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Mr. Walters provides litigation and counseling services to employers on a wide variety of employment and labor issues. He advises clients on matters under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1866, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the National Labor Relations Act, and other federal and state employment laws. Mr. Walters represents employers and management in wage and hour class/collective actions, employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful discharge cases, among others. Mr. Walters also assists clients with traditional labor matters such as unfair labor practices and union avoidance. He has successfully handled cases for clients before federal and state courts, the EEOC, and other administrative agencies. Mr. Walters has participated in cases before the United States Courts of Appeals for the Fourth, Eighth, and Eleventh Circuits. He has provided employment-related legal services for clients in a wide range of industries.. In 2008, the Governor appointed Mr. Walters to serve as a Member of the North Carolina Commission on Workforce Development (Commission). The Commission develops policies and strategies that enable the States workforce to compete in the current and future global economy.. Mr. Walters has practice management-side employment and labor law exclusively since 1997.  Prior to his experience in private practice, Mr. Walters served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Richard L. Voorhees, then Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.

Mr. Tosi was born and raised in a rural Massachusetts town which supported both dairy and apple production. He worked on both kinds of farm as he grew up in the town. After graduating from Wachusett Regional High School, he attended the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and was Inter-Fraternity Counsel President, and played on the Rugby Club. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Comparative Religion and Philosophy in 2000. Mr. Tosi spent the majority of the next year working as a paralegal, which confirmed his desire to become and attorney. He applied to and was accepted at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, MA where he earned his Juris Doctor. During his time there, he was able to complete 4 legal internships with: The Office of the Attorney General for Massachusetts, Civil Rights Division; Ferguson, Stein, Chambers, Gresham & Sumter, P.A. (a Charlotte, NC law firm), Gillis & Bikofsky, P.C. (Newton, MA); and NC Superior Court Judge William Z. Wood (Winston-Salem, Forsyth County). Mr. Tosi also had the opportunity to represent a client charged with assault in the District Court for Roxbury, MA through a criminal law clinic. Upon graduation from law school, he moved to North Carolina to begin his law career. After applying exclusively for jobs in criminal law, Mr. Tosi was hired as an Assistant Public Defender for Mecklenburg County, NC and began practicing as a criminal defense attorney in October of 2004. He practiced criminal defense with that office for nearly 10 years before founding TOSI LAW, PLLC on July 1st, 2014. Mr. Tosi has made Charlotte his home since 2004 where he and his wife Jennifer, also an attorney, are raising their two sons, and one dog. He plans on improving the community by assisting those who need his expertise in the Charlotte area.

Mr. Olsinski received his Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and History from Indiana University, where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta social fraternity and the National Scholars Honor Society. He attended Hofstra University School of Law, where he graduated in the top half of his class. At Hofstra, he participated in the Criminal Justice Clinic, worked for a prominent criminal defense attorney and worked for The Legal Aid Society of Nassau County. Mr. Olsinski has completed a ten-day intensive seminar emphasizing effective trial advocacy techniques. He is admitted to practice in federal court. Mr. Olsinski is married and his wife is also an attorney who practices personal injury law. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing with his dog, golfing, and watching sports.

Mr. Matthew Fleishman, “Matt” to his clients, represents individuals, families and businesses all across North Carolina. He has won millions of dollars for clients both in and out of the courtroom. Mr. Fleishman serves as the head of the civil litigation department for Rosensteel Fleishman, PLLC. He has successfully tried cases throughout North Carolina representing people injured in NC car accidents, medical malpractice, and other personal injuries. Mr. Fleishman is consistently requested by other lawyers to associate with them on cases involving serious injury or death. Rosensteel Fleishman does not advertise on TV, radio, the phone book or billboards preferring to focus solely on practicing law for our clients.. Unlike many injury lawyers Mr. Fleishman does not accept every individual as a client. His focus is on the client which limits the number of cases Mr. Fleishman takes on in any given year. This is based on Mr. Fleishman’s belief that only by working directly with the client can a lawyer effectively argue on their behalf. Mr. Fleishman was named Lawyer of the Year by the Mecklenburg County Bar LRS. Mr. Fleishman has received the highest and second highest financial settlements in the history of the Mecklenburg County Bar LRS.

Mr. Littlejohn graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science before attending law school. During his time in law school, Mr. Littlejohn received Dean's List Honors and a Pro Bono Distinction for his work with victims of Hurricane Katrina through the Mississippi Center for Justice and his mentorship of Charlotte youth through Faith Hope and Love Mentoring. His community contributions led to his receipt of the John S. Leary Bar's Julius L. Chambers Scholarship for his dedication to serving the underserved. Extensive pro bono experience has given Mr. Littlejohn a passion for representing and defending the rights of those less fortunate and has internalized within him a mission to help give a voice to the voiceless. Mr. Littlejohn developed his reputation as an unabating advocate throughout North Carolina by representing large-scale businesses in real estate and contract litigation matters. He has appeared in court in nearly a quarter of North Carolina's 100 counties.. When he's not practicing law, Mr. Littlejohn enjoys playing basketball, traveling, and volunteering his personal time. He has volunteered with the Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation Commission as a basketball coach. Other than sports, he maintains relationships with local non-profits to serve in any capacity needed. Mr. Littlejohn has also partnered with civic leaders to build and foster relationships with youth who need direction. He has served as a panelist for a local Charlotte high school's Career Day through his partnerships.. In addition to his volunteer efforts, Mr. Littlejohn is also active in the Mecklenburg County Bar. He is a current member of the Mecklenburg County Bar's Diversity and Inclusion Committee but more specifically Chair for the Pipeline Programming Subcommittee. The Pipeline Programming Subcommittee is responsible for organizing the annual 'Lunch with a Lawyer' program and the annual Diversity Day Conference. Mr. Littlejohn has also volunteered with the 'Lawyers for Literacy' program in which attorneys read to third-grade students at Sedgefield Elementary once a week.. Mr. Littlejohn was awarded the 2016 Cystic Fibrosis – Charlotte Chapter's STANDOUT Honoree Award, which recognizes the City's most active and engaged professionals and philanthropists under 40 for his work benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's work to develop means to control and cure cystic fibrosis. Additionally, he has been awarded by the American Institute of Legal Advocates as a Rising Star in the field of criminal defense. In 2018, Mr. Littlejohn was listed in the Charlotte Agenda as "Top 30 Under 30." This annual award showcases 30 leaders age 30 or younger who are impacting Charlotte. Mr. Littlejohn has received recognition of other North Carolina lawyers as a Business North Carolina's 2019 & 2021 Legal Elite, an award given to only 3% of North Carolina lawyers. Mr. Littlejohn has been awarded Legal Elite in both the Young Guns and Criminal Defense sections. In 2020 and 2021, Mr. Littlejohn was selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers North Carolina Rising Stars lists. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selection for Super Lawyers includes a multi-phased rating process consisting of independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. The Rising Stars list is compiled using the same criteria as Super Lawyers, but candidates must be 40 years old or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less to be considered.

Mr. Donaldson concentrates in the areas of mergers, acquisitions, business formations, banking, corporate finance, and private equity and hedge fund law.. His business acquisition and corporate finance practice includes mergers, acquisitions, entity governance and private equity and hedge fund formation. His practice also includes advising private equity funds as purchasers and sellers of business organizations. He assists clients with all aspects of structuring, financing, negotiation and consummation of business formations, acquisitions and dispositions.. Mr. Donaldson's banking and corporate finance practice includes representing financial institutions, mezzanine lenders, equity providers, borrowers and issuers in connections with a variety of financing transactions including structured financings, project financings, revolving credit facilities, asset-based financings and securitizations, syndicated loans and other credit facilities.

Mr. Andres Lopez practices in all areas of the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law as an associate attorney at The Lopez Law Firm, PLLC. Being an immigrant himself from Medellin, Colombia, Mr. Lopez is passionate, committed, and an enthusiastic advocate for the immigrant community. He believes in helping the diverse immigration community achieve their unique American dreams which collectively emphasize on maintaining family unity, creating businesses, obtaining education, and weaving their cultural heritages into the rich rubric of the American society. Attorney Lopez understands and respects his client’s desire of having a direct relationship with their attorneys, and he prides himself on his accessibility and quality of work.. Attorney Lopez currently acts an assistant liaison to the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s USCIS Charlotte field office. Additionally, Mr. Lopez serves as the secretary of the Mecklenburg County Hispanic Latino Bar. He also actively serves the immigrant community by educating them on their rights and the rapidly evolving immigration laws and regulations.. In addition to his involvement at the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Mecklenburg County Hispanic Latino Bar, Attorney Lopez is also an active member of the North Carolina Bar Association, Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Mecklenburg County Bar Immigration Practice Section, and the Latin American Chamber of Commerce.

Mr. Anderson has been a practicing attorney for over twelve years and has represented individuals and corporations in complex, high stakes legal matters throughout his career. He received his law degree, with honors, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After law school, Mr. Anderson honed his legal skills at two of the largest and most prestigious law firms in Atlanta and Charlotte. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the Virginia Military Institute and also has a Masters in Business Administration from Old Dominion University. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Anderson served the United States as an officer in the U.S. Air Force.. Mr. Anderson's passion is helping individuals through complex, difficult and trying times and he looks forward to bringing his experience and commitment to bear in your important legal matter.

Missy Owen always wanted to be a criminal defense lawyer. The daughter of Pittsburgh defense attorney John Knorr, Missy grew up with the practice of criminal law in her blood. Missy has practiced criminal law exclusively since moving to Charlotte in 2002, where she met Noell Tin and joined what was then his solo practice. Their legal partnership was the first brick laid in the building of Tin Fulton Walker & Owen.. Missy represents clients in state and federal courts across North Carolina, handling cases ranging from misdemeanors to homicides. Missy has particular expertise in white collar and sex offense cases, where she has represented clients in the pre-indictment phase, at trial, and on appeal. She also represents clients in regulatory proceedings involving the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).. In white collar matters, Missy’s keen ability to analyze and digest complex business arrangements and transactions enables her to quickly assess a client’s circumstances and provide immediate guidance. In sex offense matters, she regularly works with forensic experts and consultants to aggressively investigate allegations. As a consequence of her approach to these challenging cases, some of Missy’s clients are never ultimately prosecuted.. Missy is a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, serves on PTO Board at Saint Patrick Catholic School, and is an active member of the Dilworth Neighborhood Development Association. In 2013, Missy joined the board of the Federal Defenders of Western North Carolina, Inc.

Mickey Aberman’s practice consists primarily of counseling clients on business matters, and negotiating and structuring transactions for mid-sized businesses. Several of his clients are US subsidiaries of foreign-based companies. Handling acquisitions and divestitures also comprise a significant portion of Mickey's practice. Mickey has extensive experience in legal issues that arise in the creation and transfer of computer software and other intangible technology, and with transactions involving complex finance and tax issues. He also works closely with members of the accounting profession and has extensive experience handling matters involving the application of accounting principles and other accounting issues. Approximately fifteen percent of his time is spent dealing with business litigation, usually with one of the firm’s trial lawyers.

Michelle Abbott is a North Carolina Criminal Defense Attorney, located in Charlotte, NC. Michelle is licensed to practice law in North Carolina State Court and in Federal Court in the Western District of North Carolina.. Michelle works at Gilles Law, PLLC. Gilles Law client reviews can be read here:  She believes in providing each client with thorough representation, zealous advocacy, and personalized services, tailored to each client's unique situation.. The address listed is for mailing purposes only and is not a staffed office location.

Michael was raised on the south side of Chicago and used the poverty and violence to fuel his passion for success.. Michael Hoard has been licensed in Illinois since 1999.. He worked as a prosecutor and argued appeals in the Illinois Appellate Court and Supreme Court.. He was co-founder of a small firm, which helped clients with criminal matters, real estate transactions, bankruptcies, personal injuries, and other matters requiring litigation.. He worked as a corporate attorney for the Northern Trust Company but left to pursue his dream of having his own firm.

Michael was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. Michael graduated from Providence Senior High, and went on to graduate summa cum laude from The University of Alabama with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science, along with minors in History and Spanish. Subsequently, Michael earned his Juris Doctor from Charlotte School of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude. While in law school, Michael worked as a law clerk for Dummit Fradin, in addition to serving as a Civil Procedure teaching assistant for Professors Meredith Jeffries and Colin Stockton. Additionally, while in law school, Michael was a member of the Order of the Crown Honor Society, and he also served as President of Phi Delta Phi legal honor society.. Currently, Michael’s professional focus is litigation, where he utilizes his competitive drive and relentless preparation to advocate for his clients. Michael has a keen interest and respect for the Constitution, and the values and principles it promotes. Michael diligently strives to not only exceed his clients’ goals and expectations, but to do so in an efficient and professional manner. As a native of Charlotte, Michael has a profound sense of pride and passion in the Charlotte community. In his free time, Michael enjoys a myriad of sports and outdoor activities. Michael is an ardent supporter of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Carolina Panthers, and Charlotte Hornets.

Michael Kemmy is the first member of the Mecklenburg Bar to be board-certified by the North Carolina Bar as an Elder Law Specialist. With more than 30 years of experience, Michael is adept at handling Estate Planning, Probate and Elder Law matters.. Before moving to Charlotte, Michael was in private practice in Houston, TX. He also worked for the Internal Revenue Service as an estate and gift tax attorney. He is a member of the State Bars in Texas and Kansas as well as in North Carolina.. A frequent lecturer on probate and estate planning, Michael has produced two educational videos on wills and trusts. Additionally, he has provided pro bono consultations to the elderly residents at the Carriage Club of Charlotte.. Michael is married with two children. He joined Lou Trosch and T.C. Conrad in their law practice in 1987 and became a partner in 1992. Michael’s father was an attorney and a Special Agent of the FBI in San Antonio, TX. Michael’s brother is a practicing attorney in San Antonio.  Michael has been rated in a confidential survey of area judges and attorneys as having high to very high legal ability and very high ethical standards.

Michael Chandler, Esq., is a seasoned Charlotte personal injury attorney and founding partner of Chandler Volta Personal Injury Lawyers. With over two decades of legal experience, Mr. Chandler has dedicated his career to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic injuries or wrongful death due to negligence, carelessness, or recklessness.Early in his career, Mr. Chandler represented corporations and insurance companies, serving as lead counsel in numerous jury trials and arguing cases before the North Carolina Court of Appeals. This invaluable experience provided him with an insider's understanding of the strategies used to minimize claims. He now uses this knowledge to advocate for injury victims, fighting tirelessly to secure fair compensation for his clients.Mr. Chandler handles a wide range of personal injury cases, including auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, premises liability, and dog attacks. His dedication to his clients’ success has earned him membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and recognition as a North Carolina Super Lawyer (2017–2023). In 2020, North Carolina Business Magazine named him to its Legal Elite for general litigation, and his cases have been featured in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly.Mr. Chandler earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration from Elon College and his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University. He is a proud member of the North Carolina Bar, Mecklenburg County Bar, and North Carolina Advocates for Justice.If you are looking for a dedicated, experienced attorney, contact Michael Chandler at Chandler Volta Personal Injury Lawyers for a free consultation today.

Mercer Cauley has dedicated his practice of law to immigration and nationality law since 2003. He has been a North Carolina Board Certified Immigration Specialist since 2014. Mercer has assisted many companies, individuals and entrepreneurs through the US business visa process. He has overseen processes with USCIS and the Department of Labor. He has extensive experience with PERM applications, H1b petitions, EB1 self petitioners, L1 applications, E-1/2 investors visas and immigration visa petitions. His immigration practice has also focused on assisting families and individuals through the confusing and time consuming process of family based immigration. He has assisted over 200 families in their efforts to bring or keep their loved ones in the United States. Mercer is also an experienced trial attorney with many years of trial practice in both state and federal courts. This experience has proven to be extremely valuable in representing families and individuals before the Immigration Court. Mercer has had the amazing experience of working with nationals from around the world. Prior to practicing immigration law, he acted as a Regional Director for Teen Mania Ministries, an international mission’s organization. He was responsible for South America and Asia teams in addition to directing several projects throughout Africa. During those years he spent time overseeing projects in such countries as Ghana, Botswana, South Africa, Lebanon, Malaysia, Peru, Panama, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic and numerous others. It was this period in his life which gave him to a passion for multicultural experiences and immigration. This passion continues to drive him and The Cauley Law firm in the practice of immigration law today.. Immigration and Nationality Law* Business* Family*Individuals*Deportation and Removal

Memminger E. Wiggins began practicing law in 1996 after graduating from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School, located in Lansing, Michigan.  The goal from the beginning was to provide prompt, professional, but yet personal, legal services to his clients.  His North Carolina law practice can be considered a “boutique” law firm in the sense that he limits his practice of law primarily to just those areas of law that includes patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets. His South Carolina law practice was primarily limited to business/corporate law, probate law and estate planning, and real estate law.. A South Carolina native, Mr. Wiggins received a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Clemson University.  He then worked as a research scientist at Clemson University and continued his post-graduate and graduate studies.  After 13 fulfilling years at the university, he decided to pursue a legal career and enrolled into the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan.  While attending law school, he served as a law clerk for Michigan’s Attorney General’s Office.. Mr. Wiggins is a licensed attorney in both North Carolina and South Carolina, and admitted to practice before the United States District Court District of South Carolina, the United States Tax Court, and the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  He was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in May of 1996 and to the North Carolina Bar in April of 2010.. His present/past membership/associations include the North Carolina State Bar, South Carolina State Bar, Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Union County Bar Association, York County Bar Assocation, Oconee County Bar Association, Richland County Bar Association, Literacy Council of Union County, Oconee County United Way, the Seneca Chamber of Commerce, the Clemson Chamber of Commerce, the Clemson University Flying Club, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, advisor for the Clemson University Rowing Club, and the Seneca Presbyterian Church.

Melissa L. Garcia is licensed to practice law in North Carolina.  She is a member of the Social Security Disability Advocacy Section of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. Prior to becoming an attorney, Melissa worked as a paralegal for nine years managing a Social Security Disability practice, and assisting with workers' compensation cases.. Melissa received her B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2012, where she majored in History and Secondary Education.  She attended law school at Charlotte School of Law, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2015.  During law school, Melissa was Articles Editor for Charlotte Law Review, and a member of the Order of the Crown honor society.  In addition, she worked as a volunteer judicial law clerk at the Charlotte Immigration Court, where she drafted decisions and performed research for cases before the court.. Melissa grew up in the Charlotte, NC, but also lived in Venezuela during her childhood.  She is a product of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, and is proud to have attended the first German Immersion magnet school in Charlotte.  She is fluent in Spanish and conversational in German. After undergrad, Melissa joined Teach For America and taught Spanish at two high needs schools in Charlotte, NC. From her experience as a teacher, she learned that she could make a greater impact through the law and decided to attend law school.. Melissa enjoys spending time with her family and her dog.  Her many hobbies include traveling, hiking, dancing, learning new languages, and studying new cultures.

Melinda Morris Zanoni, Esq. is the Managing Member of Apollo Sports & Entertainment Law Group.. Melinda represents some of the highest profile celebrities, athletes, and film and television stars. She has an extensive network of relationships with film studios, TV networks, sponsors and Fortune 500 companies, with whom she has closed many high profile and lucrative corporate endorsements. Melinda also represents multiple top rated Television Shows.. Apollo Sports & Entertainment Law Group concentrates in entertainment and sports law with an emphasis on advising and managing the business and legal affairs of celebrities, athletes, music labels, authors, actors, and entertainment & media companies in transactions such as endorsements, sponsorships, and licensing deals as well as acting as production counsel for feature length films and television shows. Melinda has participated in the negotiating, structuring, and closing a variety of transactions valued in excess of $21 billion.. Melinda earned her B.S. with Honors in Economics and Business from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and her law degree Cum Laude from the University of Illinois College of Law. Melinda speaks on the topics of "Motorsports and Entertainment", "Film Finance", and "Behind the Scenes: Film & Music Law", most recently at the North America Law Summit.

Matt Myers is a life-long North Carolinian. He currently lives with his wife, Allison and son, Robert in Charlotte. When not spending quality time with his family, he enjoys music, reading, hiking, mountain biking and running.

Matt Bowles is an experienced business lawyer and entrepreneur.. With more than a decade at international law firms Hogan Lovells and Jones Day, Matt has represented some of the world’s largest companies and innovative leaders on their most significant, transformative transactions. He’s advised on more than a hundred deals across the value spectrum: sub-$1m add-ons and commercial transactions to $15b+ public company mergers. M&A, joint ventures, licensing and commercial agreements, general corporate and securities counseling—whatever the matter, Matt provides practical advice to protect his clients’ interests. His deal work spans industries including consumer products, industrials, aerospace & defense, technology, health care, real estate, energy, professional services and food & beverage.. Previously, Matt was an operator for Goodyear Tire & Rubber where he led a team of 30 people and before that a reporter. A creative at heart, he enjoys learning about clients’ visions and helping execute on those while developing ways to improve the legal service experience.. As an independent advisor and team leader, Matt is uniquely positioned to meet businesses where they are, whether small or large, with the flexibility to bring in additional specialist advisors as your needs require.

Martá P. Brown is an Associate at Butler Pappas. Martá received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics as well as Political Science from North Carolina State University in 2006 and his Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2009. While in law school, Martá served as an Articles and Notes Editor for the North Carolina Banking Institute Journal and as a Research Assistant for Professor Ruth Ann McKinney.Martá focuses his litigation practice on insurance coverage and liability. Prior to joining the firm, Martá worked at an insurance litigation firm where he defended insurers and business entities in a wide range of first and third party coverage issues, bad faith, and complex liability matters, including wrongful death, premises liability, construction defect, and motor vehicle negligence; Martá continues this practice at Butler Pappas. Martá also previously served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office, where he represented the State of North Carolina in a variety of criminal matters. Martá is admitted in North Carolina. Additionally, he has been admitted to the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. Martá is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Mecklenburg County Bar Association. He is also active in the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys.

Mark D. Gott’s legal journey began as an Assistant Clerk for the Mecklenburg County Superior Court, where he presided over incompetency hearings, foreclosures, adoptions, and probate matters. Today, Mark focuses on elder abuse and guardianship cases, while also managing residential, tax, and commercial foreclosures. His extensive experience, gained from both the clerk’s office and private practice, allows him to handle complex legal matters with confidence. Mark is deeply involved in the Mecklenburg County Bar, teaching continuing education courses for attorneys and providing legal education to the public. Clients describe Mark as professional, personable, and transparent. He ensures clients understand potential costs upfront and maintains open communication throughout their cases. This commitment has earned him a stellar reputation, with over twenty years of practice free from fee disputes. Outside the office, Mark enjoys family time with his wife and three children. He is also passionate about martial arts, practicing Gracie jiu-jitsu and Krav Maga.

Marcus Spake, Of Counsel (Licensed in NC, Located outside of the US), was born and raised in western Lincoln County, North Carolina, where his family has deep roots. He is fluent in Spanish, dedicated to his craft, and fights aggressively for his clients’ best interests.. During his legal career, Marcus has represented both injured workers and defendants in workers’ compensation claims, giving him an insider view on how to pursue justice for his clients. Before law, Marcus worked in construction, on a farm, as a chef, and teaching high school Spanish, which taught him the pride of working hard for a common goal– a value he brings to his cases. Marcus graduated from Appalachian State University before getting his law degree at Charlotte School of Law. He completed the prestigious E. A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders through the John Locke Foundation and was named a 2020 Super Lawyers Rising Star in Workers’ Compensation.. Marcus is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the Mecklenburg County Bar Association, and, the Hispanic National Bar Association. When he’s not practicing law, Marcus can be found spending time with his wife and their two cats or out in the woods camping.. *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.

Marc attended The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, Political Science and Secondary Education in 1997. At UNC he was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow.  Mr. Gustafson received his law degree in 2001 from Indiana University, where he was a merit scholarship recipient.. Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Gustafson joined the law firm of Alston & Bird, LLP in Atlanta, Georgia. Alston & Bird is a national law firm with more than 900 lawyers and is recognized as one of the premiere law firms in the country. At Alston & Bird, Mr. Gustafson was a member of the Securities Litigation Group and specialized in litigating class actions involving claims of securities fraud, commercial disputes between businesses, and representing officers and directors.. In 2005, Mr. Gustafson returned to his hometown of Charlotte, North Carolina and joined Kennedy, Covington, Lobdell & Hickman, LLP (now K&L Gates). There, Mr. Gustafson specialized in financial services litigation, public company board representation, and credit and lending . Gustafson was recruited to join the legal team of LendingTree, LLC in Charlotte, NC. At LendingTree, Mr. Gustafson managed the company's litigation portfolio, including a nationwide class action involving the theft of consumer data.  He also managed the company's mergers and acquisitions activity and negotiated numerous contracts on behalf of LendingTree.  In 2010, Mr. Gustafson joined the Charlotte law firm of Essex Richards, PA, and was elected partner shortly thereafter.  In 2018, Mr. Gustafson joined Bell, Davis & Pitt, a law firm where he worked as a law clerk in the summer of his second year of law school, as a Director.. In addition to his successful legal career, has been an active member of the Charlotte community.  Mr. Gustafson was elected to the University of North Carolina Board of Visitors, following a successful stint as the chairperson of the UNC Young Alumni Club.  He is an active volunteer with the Charlotte Arts & Science Council, as a basic Operating Grant Panelist, a 2008 graduate of Cultural Leadership Training, a former chairperson of the Young Donors Society, a member of the Diversity and Inclusion Task Force and the chair of the Public Art Commission.  He also served as a board member for the McColl Center of Art + Innovation and was the founding chairperson of the Contemporaries.  In November 2009, Mr. Gustafson was named Young Benefactor of the Year by the Association of Fundraising has been very active with, and raised thousands of dollars for, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program as a participant, mentor and coach.  He is a board member of the 24 Foundation, which raises money in Charlotte, Indianpolis and Baltimore for cancer navigation and survivorship.