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Tim Graham is a family law attorney whose practice focuses on all aspects of domestic cases, specifically equitable distribution, child custody, child support, and alimony. The majority of his practice involves litigation; however, he strives to resolve cases without the need for court. Tim is the author of “The Contingent Fee in Domestic Relations Cases – Thompson v. Thompson,” 7 Campbell Law Review 437, Summer 1985.

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.

Samantha Clark Aktug has practiced Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Law for over 20 years. Her skill and knowledge of the law is apparent in her track record. She has helped thousands of clients with multi-million dollar settlements, developing a reputation that speaks for itself.. Ms. Clark Aktug's work is now solely dedicated to Workers' Compensation claims. Helping victims of workplace injury is more than just her profession; it's her passion. Her attention to detail and commitment to justice is evident in how she maximizes her clients' compensation.. Clark Aktug graduated with a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned her J.D. from the Catholic University Columbus School of Law.

Rob Heroy solves problems. Big problems. He believes that standing up to the Government provides his clients with the best possible results. He is aggressive and has significant trial experience in state and federal court. He left a prominent Charlotte law firm to join Goodman Carr as a partner in January of 2012. Prior to that, he served as an assistant district attorney in the Mecklenburg County District Attorney's Office.. Rob represents clients in criminal matters in state and federal courts. He handles high-stakes criminal matters such as white collar criminal charges and investigations, often involving millions or billions of dollars, large-scale drug trafficking conspiracies, weapons violations, serious assaults, and homicides. He has tried dozens of jury trials and does not shy away from trying a case if it is necessary.. His work also frequently involves representing individuals and companies who are the subject of investigations who want to know their legal options and whether steps can be taken early on to protect themselves. In many cases, he has kept his clients from being charged, and their names from ever seeing a news reel.. His cases have been prominently featured in media including the New York Times, the BBC, L.A. Times, MSNBC, CNN, the Charlotte Observer, and others. He was recently recognized in a novel by a nationally recognized journalist for his assistance in contributing to the knowledge of prosecution of organized crime in the Charlotte area. He has represented international kingpins and provided commentary to the BBC for the El Chapo trial and Mexican politican Genaro Luna, as well as the New York Times.. He is experienced in state and federal criminal appeals, and in post-conviction relief. He has had success overturning decades-long sentences for clients. For example, he obtained reversal of a client’s 35-year sentence based on insufficient evidence of the client’s knowledge of criminal wrongdoing from the N.C Court of Appeals. In 2019, he obtained reversal of a synthetic drug conspiracy conviction based on improper venue. In 2018, he overturned a 50-year murder sentence based on the ineffective assistance of the client’s trial lawyer, and overturned another conviction on direct appeal where the client had not been properly advised of his rights to counsel. He obtained a 100-month sentence reduction on remand for another State client, and obtained a remand for resentencing from the Fourth Circuit for a 2-year reduction for another client. (read more). He has scores of other victories where cases have been overturned on appeal or when challenged in post-conviction proceedings.. He has a number of other exciting appellate challenges working their way through the courts including a habeas corpus challenge to the immigration detention policies in North Carolina, where the ACLU and Just Futures have joined the litigation, as well as a First Amendment challenge to our jury intimidation statute in which renowned legal blogger Eugene Volokh is arguing with Mr. Heroy. The last case involves the defense of an attorney where Rob is challenging her conviction based on arbitrary enforcement by federal law enforcement. In this case and dozens of other cases, he is the lawyer that lawyers call when they need assistance, either with criminal charges or investigations or with disciplinary proceedings.. Rob also litigates immigration matters in federal district court and federal courts of appeal. In some cases, he has obtained court orders compelling immigration to grant relief to individuals or release them from detention, and in others he has obtained relief by appealing arbitrary immigration decisions to the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has presented at continuing legal educations seminars before other attorneys on the subject of immigration law and has been accepted as an expert witness in the area of immigration law in North Carolina Superior Court.Business North Carolina Magazine selected Rob to the Legal Elite every year since 2010, an award in which Business North Carolina polls attorneys to vote for the top 3 percent of attorneys in their field. North Carolina Super Lawyers has recognized him on multiple occasions as a Rising Star in criminal defense. Martindale Hubbell has rated him as an AV Preeminent lawyer, their highest rating for legal ability. Martindale also lists him as having a 4.9 out of 5.0 client rating. He has a 10 out of 10 attorney rating on . He was selected to the Mecklenburg County Bar Leadership Institute in 2011.. Rob is the president of the Mecklenburg Country Criminal Defense Bar. He is on the Board of Directors for the Mecklenburg County Bar Foundation and an executive committee member. He previously taught advanced criminal law at the Charlotte School of Law. He also puts on the annual criminal law CLE for the North Carolina Bar Association. He has received pro bono awards and recognition over the last several years.. Outside of the law, he was a finalist in the 2010 World Series of Poker. He is married to Katie Heroy, and they have three little boys, Linus, Arthur, and Leo and love spending time in the North Carolina mountains. He is also the founding member of The Adventure Club, which explores the world and whose members are limited to Rob, Katie, Linus, Arthur, and Leo.

Mr. Roseman is an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney, who practices in Mecklenburg County. He grew up in the greater Charlotte area and is a prominent member of the legal community. His practice areas include criminal, DWI, and traffic-related cases. His knowledge and skill has led to many successful case outcomes for his clients. His law office is highly rated with a 5-star rating on review platforms and has received several notable awards. Its dedicated staff works hard to create an excellent customer service experience for every client. Contact Mr. Roseman's office today to learn more about how they may assist you with your legal matter.

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.

Lou was raised in Fayetteville. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received his law degree from Campbell University. He served as an assistant district attorney in Mecklenburg County. Lou then moved in the private sector, joining a civil litigation defense firm handling workers’ compensation cases representing employers and insurance companies.. Eventually, he moved into plaintiff's work joining a personal injury firm, he helped open in Charlotte, representing injured employees as they pursued their workers’ compensation claims against their employers and the insurance carriers.. In 2014, he opened his own firm with the goal of using his years of experience in both plaintiff and defense work to continue advocating for injured workers as they navigate the workers' compensation system.. Lou is active member of his church, a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar's Grievance and Fee Dispute Committee and volunteers as a coach for youth sports.

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John grew up in Charlotte attending High School here and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNCC 1982) where he majored in Political Science and Criminal Justice. He played on the Varsity Soccer team for UNCC. After College, John worked for a year as a Fire Tech for a alarm company before going to law school. He saw how hard people work for their money only to lose it all when a workplace injury happened.  It was there that he decided to go to law school so he could help injured workers who he saw being treated unfairly.  He attended and graduated from Campbell University School of Law (now in Raleigh, NC) and obtained his Juris Doctorate degree in 1986.  John has been practicing Worker's Compensation since that time and practices in the area 100% of his time.  He was recognized as a NC Worker's Compensation SuperLawyer in 2006.  SuperLawyer's are outstanding lawyers in their field chosen by independent research.  A SuperLawyer has been designated as someone with a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. He is dedicated to helping those injured worker's who find they cannot get fair treatment from large insurance companies. Having been hurt himself at the alarm company he knows first hand the challenges that exist for injured workers.  Most people have no idea what their rights are in the face of an injury.  And the Company doesn't seem very interested in helping many times. After an injury on the job, it seems the Company starts treating workers differently. He is committed to making sure injured worker's rights are protected.  And he enjoys helping out the hard working people of North Carolina.. John has extensive experience advancing worker's rights before the Industrial Commission in Raleigh, both at the initial Hearing level and before the Full Commission.  He has argued cases before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Supreme Court in worker's compensation. Recently, the Firm won the case of Griffin v Absolute Fire Control (2021) before the NC Supreme Court on the issue of futility of looking for work after disability and the issue of makework provided by the Employer to avoid payment of disability benefits.. John has concentrated knowledge of the special needs of handicapped individuals and what the law provides for protection of such people. He has been successful securing handicapped accessible housing and transportation for his clients when the insurance companies denied those rights to his clients.  He also has extensive experience representing those with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) or Reflex Sympathetic Disorder (RSD) and knows how to get clients specialized medical treatment for such clients. Some of those are cutting edge treatments many physicians don't provide and most insurance companies routinely deny.  John has fought big insurance companies and successfully obtained these treatments for CRPS patients for 22 years.  If you have a injury that develops into CRPS or RSD, John can assist you in obtaining medical treatment which has a fighting chance of alleviating the problems you experience and making your life more livable.  You can find out more information about this disease at .

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.

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 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 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.

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

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.

Board Certified Workers' Compensation attorney with a focus on obtaining you the medical treatment you require. Call For A Free Consultation..

Attorney Juan Sanchez has been practicing law since 1995 and is licensed in both Florida and North Carolina. Juan is also a retired sergeant from the United States Army Reserve Corps of Engineers.    He served as a former Assistant State Attorney in Florida.   He practiced insurance defense serving as an in-house counsel for a workers' compensation insurance carrier.  He later defended several different insurance companies as a defense counsel for a leading Ft. Lauderdale defense firm.   He later ran his own practice while still in Florida.. In North Carolina, as the head of the workers' compensation department with the Olive Law Firm, P.A., Mr. Sanchez helped thousands of injured workers successfully navigate their workers' compensation cases.  Mr. Sanchez now owns and manages Olive, Sanchez & Associates, PLLC, advocating for the injured and continuing the long legal legacy of the Olive Law Firm in this community.  Attorney Juan Sanchez is happy to meet and speak with every one of his clients on a regular basis. All initial consultations are free. Mr. Sanchez is fluent in Spanish.

Attorney Harold Cogdell, Jr. founded the Law Offices of Harold Cogdell, Jr., P.C. on April 1, 1998 after having worked as an Assistant District Attorney following graduation from N.C. Central University School of Law.  Since that time, Harold, along with the aid of his dedicated staff, has represented thousands of clients in State and Federal Court before judges and juries.  Being a former Assistant District Attorney in Mecklenburg County and law clerk with the United States Attorney's Office (EDNC), Harold understands the complexities of navigating through delicate investigatory or regulatory processes. This experience has made Harold Cogdell, Jr. a seasoned defense attorney that consistently seeks to favorably and promptly influence the outcome of the legal challenge faced by you or your organization.. Harold has successfully represented clients in Federal and State Courts throughout the State of North Carolina (from Buncombe to New Hanover County) and in Georgia, Arizona and Kansas.  In many instances, Harold has been able to assist law enforcement officials to quickly sift through unfounded allegations, flush out key relevant facts and bring closure to an investigation before formal charges are sought by prosecutorial agencies that may cause irreparable harm to a client’s reputation.  Attorney Cogdell is licensed to practice in the North Carolina, before the Fourth Circuit United States Court of Appeals and in United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina.. The Personal Story:. Public Service:. #storylink=misearch

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.

"Put our clients’ and team members’ interests first, and everything else will follow!” Since 1992, Michael A. DeMayo’s unwavering vision has amplified vulnerable voices in the Carolinas.. As the founding and managing partner of DeMayo Law Offices, LLP and DeMayo Law Group, PLLC, Mr. DeMayo understands justice is a right many are robbed of, especially when competing against powerful corporate interests. By representing individuals as family members and holding responsible parties accountable, Mr. DeMayo reminds us that we all have the right to live free from harm and injury.. Mr. DeMayo’s dedication and skills speak for themselves. For 15 years, he’s held a 5-star Martindale-Hubbell rating and has landed on AATL’s “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” for the past nine. For over 30 years, he’s sealed successful outcomes for victims of workplace injuries, automobile and tractor-trailer accidents, catastrophic personal injuries, defective medical devices and pharmaceuticals, chemical exposure, brain injury, wrongful death, mass tort litigation, and more.. DeMayo is not only licensed in North Carolina State Courts and U.S. District Courts, but is also licensed to practice and admitted to the United States Supreme Court. He is a 1987 cum laude graduate of Wake Forest University and got his J.D. at the University of North Carolina School of Law-Chapel Hill in 1990.

Experienced W attorney serving clients in Charlotte and surrounding areas.