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John Cacheris, son of federal judge James Cacheris and nephew of internationally acclaimed criminal defense attorney Plato Cacheris, is originally from a suburb of Washington, DC and has been practicing law for over 20 years.  After receiving his law degree and MBA from Wake Forest, John moved to Charlotte.  John is divorced and the father of two teenage daughters.  John enjoys golf and crossfit in his spare time.

Jim Hickmon is certified by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Board Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law and is a Certified Financial Planner®. In addition to Super Lawyers, he is recognized through peer review by Martindale Hubbell as an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer and at Business North Carolina Legal Elite. He serves as an adjunct professor of law at Wake Forest University teaching Wealth Transfer and Fiduciary Income Taxation of Trusts and Estates to upper-level law students. Jim is admitted to practice before the State Bars of North Carolina and Virginia.Jim is passionate about protecting family and closely held business owners through succession planning that protects family assets after the owner’s death keeping family businesses within families. He has counseled families with businesses across a spectrum of industries, from farming to real estate development and trucking to software engineering. He is the author of numerous articles surrounding this subject focusing on wealth transfer, tax, probate, and fiduciary responsibility. Jim’s work is published in both regional and national publications, including the Bureau of National Affairs’ Tax Management and Compensation Planning Journal. He is a contributing author to the North Carolina Bar Association’s Estate Administration Manual and Fiduciary Litigation holds an undergraduate degree in finance from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington, an MBA from East Carolina University and his law degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law.. Jim has involved himself in a number of charitable and community service organizations at the local, state, and national levels.  He was selected by his fellow members of the Bar as a member of Business North Carolina magazine’s Legal Elite in the field of Tax and Estate Planning Law for 2010 and 2012. He is a member of the Charlotte chapter of the Financial Planning Association and the Charlotte Estate Planning Council.

Jeffrey Scott, Experienced North Carolina Workers' Compensation Attorney. If you've been injured at work, we will represent you in your workers' comp case. Serving Charlotte, Raleigh, and North Carolina.. Not Your Typical Workers' Comp Lawyer. Your workplace injury affected you in a major way. Now you need experienced legal advice and representation to ensure you get the workers' comp and third party compensation you are entitled to. At The Law Offices of Jeffrey G. Scott, PLLC you will receive the maximum help you need to get the maximum benefits you deserve. I am not your typical lawyer. I grew up on a 900-acre farm in the eastern part of North Carolina, where I learned what it means to put in a full day's work for a full day's pay. I was fortunate enough to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where I was even more fortunate to play baseball. While there I was able to play alongside future major league players Scott Bankhead, Walt Weiss and B.J. Surhoff.. I believe these experiences have helped shape the lawyer I am today. I focus my practice on workers' compensation, with an additional emphasis on catastrophic personal injury claims. I am proud to say that I receive more than 50 percent of my cases as referrals from past clients and professionals, including other law firms in the region.

Jason spent the first twenty years of his career defending insurance companies and employers in disputes with injured workers. During this time, he saw firsthand the strategies insurance companies use to try to limit their liability to their injured workers.. After deciding to leave the world of insurance defense litigation, Jason is now ready to use those same strategies and the insight he gained by helping injured workers receive the full extent of the compensation they deserve. Having been both a lawyer and a client, Jason understands firsthand the significant impact the right lawyer can have on someone’s life as an advocate, a counselor, or simply as a caring listener.. The law offices of Mehta & McConnell, PLLC, were formed with those principles in mind.. Jason is a Board Certified Specialist in the area of Workers’ Compensation law, having earned that distinction from the North Carolina State Bar, a designation enjoyed by less than 1% of his peers.. Jason has handled numerous cases before the North Carolina Industrial Commission, North Carolina Court of Appeals, and the North Carolina Supreme Court.. In addition, Jason has participated in hundreds of mediations and arbitrations in workers’ compensation as well as civil litigation disputes over his more than a twenty-year career.. Jason was named a Rising Star by North Carolina SuperLawyers in 2010.. Jason resides in Charlotte, NC, with his three children. In his free time he enjoys playing golf, cooking, traveling and following the UNC Tar Heels and Carolina Panthers. Jason also has an affinity for Appalachian State University athletics due to the fact that his father and brother are both graduates of that institution and are ardent supporters of the Mountaineer football team.

J. Bradley Smith of Arnold & Smith, PLLC is a Charlotte native who has practiced criminal law in North Carolina throughout his career. After graduating law school, Mr. Smith joined the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s office, where he prosecuted both misdemeanor and felony cases. In 2006, Mr. Smith entered private practice, focusing primarily on criminal defense. A graduate of the Trial Advocacy Program at the National Advocacy Center in Columbia, SC, Mr. Smith has extensive trial experience encompassing hundreds of cases in superior and district court in North Carolina. In addition, Mr. Smith has received the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration certification for DWI detection – the same training police officers receive to spot motorists suspected of driving while impaired. Mr. Smith is also a certified operator of the Intoxilyzer 5000, the instrument often used by law enforcement to test for breath alcohol content. In 2011, he was selected by North Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly as one of North Carolina’s Emerging Legal Leaders. Mr. Smith has had several high profile cases that have appeared in the news and he is frequently called upon by the media to provide insight for topics pertaining to the criminal justice system in North Carolina. He has spoken at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, and is a popular lecturer to various civic groups and other Charlotte organizations. J. Bradley Smith has helped countless clients who have found themselves facing criminal and DWI charges. He and his staff are always ready to answer any questions and help formulate a strategic defense based on the individual case.

I'm a business litigation attorney and Certified Fraud Examiner.  I represent corporate and individual clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters, including contract disputes, fraud cases, antitrust cases, and bankruptcy litigation.  I also defend clients in white collar criminal matters, conduct internal investigations, and advise clients in connection with government investigations.

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 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 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 currently manage all aspects of workers' compensation claims including but not limited to motions practice, discovery, and settlement negotiations. I also handle all aspects of social security disability claims including but not limited to filing appeals, drafting briefs, and attending hearings.. I am committed to helping clients navigate the legal process and work hard to find cost-effective and practical solutions with counseling and negotiations. I am bilingual in Spanish and English, which allows me to represent Spanish-speaking clients much more efficiently.. I am very active in the local and state Bar, and especially enjoy volunteering to work on pro bono matters.

I began practicing law because I wanted to help people.  Working for a large law firm initially gave me exposure to different types of legal matters, but it did not provide the contact with clients that I desired.  In 2004, I opened my own practice and have thoroughly enjoyed working directly with my clients to help solve their complex legal problems.. When I first opened my practice, I was fortunate to have two senior attorneys mentor me in employment law.  They encouraged me to appeal three of my racial discrimination lawsuits to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, and I was hooked.  During the beginning years of my own practice, I was also fortunate to assist in the adoption of two of my nephews.  Adoption law is very near and dear to my heart, and I have no greater pleasure than to help adoptive parents and their adoptive children.. Working with clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives is rewarding to me.  Many of my clients are repeat customers, referrals, and friends.  I keep my clients fully informed of all action I take on their behalf, and return telephone calls within 24 hours.  I can be a “bulldog” when necessary, but I am to obtain the best results for my clients in all matters.. In 2017, I opened Everett Law, PLLC to further my employment, family and adoption law practice.  I always place the client and their needs first and foremost.  If you are looking for an attorney who will zealously advocate on your behalf, please contact me at to set up a consultation.. I look forward to meeting you!

I am originally from Gastonia, NC.  Thus, I have lived in the Charlotte area the majority of my life.  I thoroughly enjoy the many things this city, and the surrounding suburbs have to offer.. In my sparse spare time, I enjoy competitive sports.  My primary interests are basketball and golf personally, though I'm a big football fan.  My family is a big part of my life.. My practice is a large part of my life.  I started my firm because I'm independent, and I wanted to do things my way.  I personally interact with each client on a direct basis.  I believe the results of my cases indicate there is a part of me in each file.  I work hard at what I do.

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 Denise L. Bessellieu and started my law practice so I could (1) spend more time with my family and (2) to provide personalized legal solutions to clients.. I began my legal career as an insurance defense attorney at a prominent law firm in Greenville, South Carolina. In that capacity I defended lawsuits on behalf of companies and insured persons in cases ranging from insurance dispute issues, personal injury cases, residential and commercial construction disputes and governmental liability actions. As a solo attorney in South Carolina I handled a variety of matters, including accident and injury cases, wrongful termination, unemployment denial appeal, simple wills, Hyatt Legal Plan clients, and challenges to non-compete agreements. As a litigation attorney for a prominent personal injury firm here in Charlotte, I represented persons who were injured in accidents.. As a military attorney in the United States Air Force Reserves, I have drafted wills, given legal advice to service members and their families on issues ranging from family/domestic, probate/estate planning, consumer protection issues, landlord tenant disputes, and personal injury. I provided detailed legal opinions to military commanders on contract issues, employment issues, and compliance issues.. I am licensed to practice law in South Carolina and North Carolina. I am also a licensed attorney in the United States District Court, District of South Carolina, and the United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina. My bar memberships include the South Carolina Bar Association, The North Carolina State Bar, The Mecklenburg County Bar Association. I currently serve on the Mecklenburg County Bar Assoication Community Services Committee.  I am a past member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association Volunteer Recruitment Committee.. I have been married to my wonderful husband since 2003 years and we have been blessed with a  son and daughter.

I am a licensed North Carolina and South Carolina attorney dedicated to obtaining successful outcomes for my clients, no matter their situation. I am involved mainly in criminal law, specifically traffic citations, but have also worked in Real Estate, Family Law, and Business Law. If you feel like you are in need of an attorney, please contact my office at and know that we are ready to assist you.

Howard is a partner and founding member of Browning & Long, PLLC. His practice focuses on criminal defense, DWI defense and traffic violations. Prior to founding Browning & Long, Howard was an Assistant District Attorney in Mecklenburg County (Charlotte), North Carolina serving on both the Misdemeanor and Drug Prosecution Teams. As a former Assistant District Attorney, Howard prosecuted thousands of criminal cases from speeding tickets and DWIs to trafficking in heroin and therefore, Howard is aware of all the potential defenses that may be available to you. Howard prides himself on being a trial lawyer and will use his experience to protect your rights in court.

Highly-Rated Accident Lawyer in CharlotteAttorney Douglas A. Petho is a native of the Charlotte area who joined the firm in 1993. Since joining the firm in 1993, attorney Petho’s primary focus has been the litigation of plaintiff’s personal injury suits.. He has successfully tried hundreds of cases to jury verdict involving automobile accidents, trucking accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall accidents, animal attacks, intentional torts, and work-related accidents. He has served as a representative of the plaintiff’s bar on the Mecklenburg County District Court Rules Committee and has served as an arbitrator in numerous insurance disputes.. Mr. Petho began his trial career as an Assistant District Attorney for the 1st Judicial District of North Carolina serving under the Hon. H.P. Williams, where he was tasked with the prosecution of both misdemeanor and felony charges in a seven-county district in Eastern North Carolina.. EducationUniversity of North Carolina Chapel Hill, B.S. in Administration of Criminal Justice, 1988University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, J.D., 1991Awards“AV Preeminent” Rating. Martindale Hubbell, 2011Bar AdmissionsNorth Carolina, 1991U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina, 1991Professional & Bar AssociationsMecklenburg County Bar AssociationNorth Carolina Bar AssociationAmerican Bar AssociationNorth Carolina Academy of Trial LawyersNorth Carolina Advocates for JusticePersonal Injury and Workers Compensation Division

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.

Gene Riddle is founding and managing partner at Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers, a North Carolina law firm focused on personal injury, workers' compensation, Social Security disability, veterans' benefits, wrongful death, product liability, and eminent domain. The firm also serves clients in a wide variety of mass tort and class action cases.. Riddle earned his J.D. from Wake Forest University in 1985 and has practiced law in North Carolina for more than three decades.. In addition to being a member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, Riddle is also a member of Million Dollar Advocates and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates, the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Super Lawyers, and North Carolina Advocates for Justice. He also has a high AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and received the 2014 Litigator Award.. In 2009, Riddle was awarded the Old North State Award by the Governor of North Carolina. The Old North State Award is the state's second-highest civilian honor and recognizes individuals who who have provided exemplary service and commitment to the State of North Carolina.. For more information on membership criteria in the above-listed organizations and associations, please visit our website:

G. Jon Mendini, Esq. born Charlotte, NC, September 26, 1965,Educated, University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., Law, Columbia, SC, 1991, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, B.A., Political Science, Charlotte, NC, 1988, Charlotte Catholic High School, Charlotte, NC, 1984, St. Ann’s School, Charlotte, NC, 1980.. Admitted to Practice, North Carolina General Court of Justice, 1991, United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina, 1991. Member, 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Bar, The North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Bar Association. Practice Areas: Wills, Trusts and Estates;  Corporate Formation and Business Law;  Residential and Commercial Real Estate Practice.

For the past thirty-five years I have successfully represented thousands of deserving individuals in social security disability cases. For the past twelve years, I have expanded my practice to assist inidiviuals in long term disability claims. Each case receives my personal attention. I work closely with my clients and their medical providers to present the strongest case possible. I do not charge for an initial consultation and would be glad to discuss your situation with you.

During my years of private practice as an attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina, many clients have asked how I became an adoption attorney who also represents corporations and associations. I began work as a litigation attorney with a law firm in Charlotte that focused on family law. During that time, I worked on adoptions but also handled lawsuits for business clients. I enjoyed my work as an adoption attorney and cultivated adoption practice while continuing to represent business clients (some of whom have remained my clients for over 30 years).. Because of my litigation background, I have served as adoption counsel in many contested adoptions and termination of parental rights actions. These cases can be very difficult because of the emotional burdens that the parties experience. My experience as a trial attorney assists me in assessing risk in adoptive placements and advising adoptive parents or an adoption agency about legal risks before birth or adoption placement.. My litigation and transactional background also helps me advise corporate clients more effectively.. I have been married to my wife, Mary Beth, since 1982. We have three adult children. My son, Thomas, practices law with me. I grew up in Asheville, NC and have a deep love for the mountains. I enjoy hiking, camping and soccer, and have worked in outreach to refugee youth and their families in inner city Charlotte for over 20 years.

David Galbavy is a personal injury attorney and a board-certified workers' compensation specialist.  He handles cases where people are injured. These are accidents that occur at work, on the road, or while on someone’s property. His cases generally involve orthopedic injuries, injuries that require surgery, or injuries that result in permanent limitations or disfigurement. Navigating the medical treatment after an injury is one of the most important factors that David focuses on, not just for helping the case, but for prioritizing his client's recovery, because your health is priceless. Let us work on your case so that you can focus on your recovery.. David is no stranger to the courtroom, as he has litigated numerous cases to final opinions and through appeals. David’s detailed approach includes exploring all issues in your case to help maximize your recovery and apply the appropriate amount of pressure on the insurance companies that are handling your case. If you are denied benefits that you should be getting, he will turn up the pressure and develop a tactical plan to fight back. Don’t let an insurance company take advantage of you, hire an experienced lawyer liked David to fight for you and help you get what you deserve.

Carla is a career litigator who is passionate about being in the courtroom.  After graduating from law school, Carla joined the Monroe County State Attorney’s office where she prosecuted misdemeanors through first-degree felonies. She has been the lead attorney in over 50 jury trials. Carla currently defends clients in North Carolina who have been charged with traffic, DWI, theft, drug, or assault crimes.  Carla understands how to successfully defend her clients because she knows exactly what it takes to prosecute charges.  In addition to criminal law, Carla represents clients who are facing family law issues such as divorce, custody battles, alimony, and equitable distribution of property. Carla is conversational in Spanish and French.