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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

Highly skilled defense attorney serving throughout North Carolina.

Hi there! I'm Jordann, I'm an estate planning attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina and the founder of Smart Law PLLC. I started my firm to make estate planning more accessible, modern, and family-focused. As a mom and small business owner, I understand how busy life can be — and how important it is to make sure your loved ones are protected, no matter what.. I work closely with families, caregivers, and busy professionals to create thoughtful, personalized estate plans that reflect their values and goals. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and practical. I believe estate planning isn’t just about legal documents — it’s about peace of mind, legacy, and protecting what matters most.. My Practice:. At Smart Law PLLC, I help clients throughout Charlotte and across North Carolina build customized estate plans with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re a new parent, a blended family, a working professional, or a caregiver, I guide you through the process step-by-step to make planning simple and stress-free.. I offer flat-fee services and flexible meeting options, including virtual appointments, to accommodate your schedule.. My estate planning services include:. Wills and Revocable Living Trusts. Guardianship planning for minor children. Financial and Healthcare Powers of Attorney. Living Wills and Advance Directives. HIPAA Authorizations. Probate Avoidance Strategies. Trust-Based Planning for Blended Families. If you're looking for an experienced and approachable estate planning lawyer in Charlotte, I’d love to help you get started.

Having worked at major multinational law firms, I am able to handle sophisticated legal matters in a small-firm setting. You can rely on my advice and advocacy because my firm is:. No matter how complex your situation might be, I can outline the relevant legal issues during an initial consultation so that you can proceed with confidence.

Having lived in Charlotte for some time, it has been important for me to get involved in civic organizations like Leadership Charlotte, Arts and Science Council, and my church. In my legal practice, I strive to make the extra effort to grow my career, by giving seminars and volunteering for law articles.

H. Edward "Eddie" Knox is the senior managing partner of Knox, Brotherton, Knox & Godfrey. He is a Board Certified Trial Specialist with the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Eddie was chosen by North Carolina attorneys and recognized by Business North Carolina magazine as a Legal Elite in 2003, 2005, and 2006. Eddie has an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is a "very high to preeminent" rating among his peers. He is also the recipient of the Super Lawyers Award for 2006 - 2011. In 2008, Eddie was inducted into the General Practice Hall of Fame by the North Carolina Bar Association.. Eddie was a Babcock Scholar and received his juris doctorate at Wake Forest Law School. He graduated from North Carolina State University as the Most Distinguished Graduate in the School of Education. Eddie served as President of both the Law School Student Body and the N.C. State Student Body.. Eddie has also served as chairman of numerous state commissions and local community organizations, including roles as a State Senator as well as Mayor of Charlotte, NC.. Eddie's active practice includes trial work in the area of personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation and condemnation. He and his wife, fellow attorney Frances S. Knox, have been trying personal injury cases for decades with excellent results for their clients.

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.

Gregory John Plumides was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated from Charlotte Country Day School and attended the University of Georgia. At the University of Georgia, he was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society and Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He received his Juris Doctorate Law Degree from The Cumberland School of Law at Sanford University in 1996 (making the Dean’s List that year).. The Plumides Law Office, which is now Plumides, Romano, Johnson & Cacheris P.C., was originally founded by Gregory’s father, John G. Plumides, over 60 years ago. Gregory first began working for the firm at the age of 16 and is now a Partner in the law practice.. Gregory’s true passion is trying cases, so he has chosen to practice primarily in litigation which includes Criminal, Family, and Personal Injury Law. This areas of practice keep him in the court room, where he can fight for his clients.. Gregory is a very active and respected member of the local Bar. He served as Co-Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Six years (2010 – 2016). He has served on the Mecklenburg County Criminal Courts Rules Committee and is currently serving on the Mecklenburg County Criminal Courts Committee. In all of these capacities he meets with judges and various court house officials, as a private Bar representative. Gregory has also served on the Mecklenburg County Bar Fee Dispute Committee, Mecklenburg County Bar Candidate Interview Committee and has taught DWI law to local attorneys under a Continuing Legal Education program.

Greetings! I've been practicing law since 1996, and always do my utmost to provide my clients with the highest quality legal advice and services. There are 5 key principles which I incorporate into representing my clients:

Good information is key to making an informed decision.  My clients are provided with specific legal and non-legal information related to their company, case, or matter so that any intended course of action is well reasoned, analyzed and is aligned with their goals and desired outcomes.

General practitioner with a great law firm.  Primarily interested in estate planning and documentation, estate administration, and business law.  Semi-retired but shows up at work every day to help others and to support his colleagues.

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:

Gael Gilles is the founding attorney at Gilles Law, PLLC. Mr. Gilles is licensed in state courts in  North Carolina and South Carolina, and the Federal Courts in all of North Carolina and South Carolina.  Gael's areas of focus are criminal defense, and traffic offenses.. Gilles Law:  HABLAMOS ESPAÑOL

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.

From Chicago to North Carolina, I've been in the Bankruptcy industry for over 30 years.  I've been told I have the best last name in the bankruptcy world. Either way, I love what I do and have a passion to help others.. Most know me as the Chapter 7 ("Fresh Start") and Chapter 13 (Consumer & Small Business Bankruptcy) lady.  I thrive in high-pressure environments, although for Bankruptcy, it doesn't always have to be that way.  My goal is to take you through this process in a way that relieves your stress level, rather than adding to it.. My other related practice area is Debt Negotiation.  I can help you settle a debt usually for far less than you owe.

Fred DeVore is a native Charlottean. He graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 1975 and received a Masters Degree in Communication from Chapel Hill in 1977. After teaching in the College of Business at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte for three years, he attended Wake Forest Law School, where he graduated in 1982. He passed the North Carolina State Bar the same year. While in law school, Fred was elected Chief Justice of the Wake Forest Moot Court and competed in various moot court competitions. For three years following law school, Fred taught business law at UNC-Charlotte while maintaining his law practice.. His early practice involved a wide range of cases, including capital murder trials and death penalty appeals. However, in the past fifteen years, Fred has limited his practice to civil litigation in the area of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, construction litigation, insurance bad faith, contract litigation and condemnation law. He has handled more than 40 appellate matters in the North Carolina Court of Appeals, North Carolina Supreme Court and the United States Fourth Circuit and is licensed to practice before the United States Supreme Court.Fred has been published in the Wake Forest and South Carolina Law Reviews. He has also written featured articles in several magazines, including Trial Brief, which is published by the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers. He is a frequent lecturer at continuing legal education seminars on issues ranging from construction defects to insurance bad faith. He has previously been invited to speak as part of the faculty at the annual judges' school for North Carolina judges. He is the past vice-president of the Bobbitt Inns of Court, an organization dedicated to training young lawyers on trial techniques. He  has lectured at the national convention on construction defects for the American Association of Justice. In 2008, Fred was selected as a Super Lawyer by a national organization that bestows the honor on only 5% of lawyers nationally. Fred has maintained an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell for over ten years. Martindale Hubbell is a national attorney reference and rating source and an AV rating indicates superior trial ability and the highest ethical rating possible.Fred is well known for his use of technology in the courtroom, having conducted a number of “paperless trials” with several resulting verdicts in excess of a million dollars.Fred has tried or settled many matters in excess of a million dollars and in 2006, he and his partner, Troy Stafford, obtained a settlement of over ten million dollars for an injured client. In 2013 Fred obtained a 1.5 million dollar insurance bad faith verdict, and together with another firm, received a jury verdict of 6 million dollars in a wrongful death action.Fred and his partner, Bill Acton, have practiced together for over 30 years. Bill has been certified by the state bar as a specialist in the area of workers compensation. Fred is married to Amy DeVore and together they have six children. Fred’s daughter, Julie, lives in New York City where she works backstage in various Broadway productions. His youngest son, Stephen attends the University of Georgia. Mallory Hankins attends the University of South Carolina.  Maggie Hankins is enrolled at UNC-Wilmington, and Emma Hankins attends Providence High School in Charlotte.Fred's oldest child, Will DeVore, was in the inaugural class of Elon Law School and is an associate in the firm along with Derek Adler. Will and his wife, Jessica, have given Fred two grandchildren, Hartman and Grayson DeVore. Fred is a member of Matthews United Methodist Church, where he has taught adult Sunday School for over 30 years.Three certified paralegals, Renee Robinson, Connie Hunter and Susie Baker, all assist Fred in his practice. All of whom have worked with him for more than ten years. Their commitment to each case endears them to our clients who appreciate their efficiency, knowledge and professionalism.

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.

Family defines who I am both as a person and an attorney.  It is from my family that I continuously draw my inspiration to be a better person in my personal life, as well as a compassionate attorney in my professional life.  I understand that when you have asked for my help, you are most likely facing tough and defining decisions in your life.  With that in mind, my commitment to you is to advise you as best as I can and guide you through difficult times.  My counsel to you is two-fold.  Not only will I help you better understand and navigate the legal system that you will encounter in my role as an attorney, but I will also be there to support you emotionally.  While I will always be there to provide sound and strong legal advice, I understand that sometimes people just need someone to talk to.

Experienced, professional lawyer and businessman.  Former commercial banker, MBA with finance concentration.  Former businessman running technology company operating in 38 states. Former executive-lebel banker responsible for an 18 state banking geography.   Technology-saavy inventor with US patent on freight movement technology.  Adept at marketing, finance, leading IT teams, negotiating complex financings, operating with seven member board of directors.. Experienced negotiator, skilled deal maker, and lawyer.  I bring a unique skill set to my clients by offering skilled legal services, combined with the ability to understand, develop, and implement various business strategies.  Fully functional in all stages of the business life cycle and across most functional areas.

EricA. Montgomery opened the doors of The Montgomery Law Firm, PLLC in January of2009 with the primary purpose of providing legal solutions and support to thesmall business community.  After spendingalmost 20 years as a corporate attorney for various large companies in Northand South Carolina, he seeks to provide the same type of sound legal advice andcounsel to individuals and companies in the greater Charlotte community. Otherareas of focus will be employment law and estate planning.. He previouslyserved as an Assistant General Counsel for Bank of America, SCANA Services,Inc. and Flagstar Corporation (Denny’s). His legal career began with the law firm of Plunkett & Cooney, P.C.in Detroit, Michigan.. A native ofCharlotte, NC, Montgomery graduated from West Charlotte Senior High.  He attended North Carolina Central Universityin Durham, North Carolina, graduating Cum Laude with a Bachelor of ArtsDegree in Political Science.  He obtainedhis Juris Doctor Degree from Marquette University Law School.. Montgomery isa member of the State Bar of Michigan, the North Carolina State Bar, the StateBar of Wisconsin, and serves as a Vice-Chair for the John S. Leary Bar Association.. His communityservice involvement includes serving as a member of the Board of Directors forthe African American Community Foundation and the Housing Trust Authority Boardfor the City of Charlotte.  He is amember of Pi Phi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.  Montgomery is a Limited Partner of the GodwinFund Partners, L.P., an equity hedge fund.. In 2006, Montgomery was named as Co-Recipient of theHoward B. Eisenberg Award from the Marquette University Law School AlumniAssociation for recognition of outstanding community service.  During that same year, he was elected to theNCCU Athletic Hall of Fame as a Contributor.

Eli Timberg is a criminal defense attorney with a focus on domestic violence, drugs, and DWI and a track record of delivering for his clients. Prior to joining Rawls, Scheer, Clary & Mingo in 2022, Eli spent more than six years at the Mecklenburg County Public Defender, where he gained considerable experience representing clients accused of misdemeanor assault, felony drug and property charges, and domestic violence.. Eli’s specialty is taking on the most challenging cases and securing the best outcome for his clients. While he has taken dozens of cases to trial and prevailed in many, he also understands that many good outcomes can be achieved without trial by learning from, listening to, and truly understanding his clients and their goals.

DWI & CRIMINAL DEFENSE "From Stop Signs to Murder". Criminal and traffic cases can be more complex than they seem, and if you are in the hands of an inexperienced attorney who does not know what he or she is doing, you can end up with awful results. You don't have to worry about that with me. I've been practicing in Charlotte for over 30 years. My practice is focused entirely on traffic violations, misdemeanors, and felony charges. Some attorneys try to practice in several areas of the law, but I concentrate on one area only so that I can maintain the highest level of expertise in my field.. If you are interested a little background about me, I am a North Carolina native. I attended Charlotte Country Day, and then Duke University, where I was proudly the mascot for the Blue Devils. I received a scholarship to attend law school at Mercer University in Georgia. I have two wonderful kids and am extremely active in their school and sports activities, both as a volunteer for the schools and as a softball/baseball coach for many years.

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.

Dennis O’Dea is the principal of the SFS Law Group.  He received his undergraduate degree in government from the University Of Notre Dame and his JD, magna cum laude, from the University of Michigan.  He was an Associate Editor of the Michigan Law Review and admitted to the Order of the Coif.  He is admitted to practice before many courts.  Martindale Hubble has rated him as AV (preeminent) for many years.. FAMILY LAW MATTERS. Mr. O’Dea often represents clients involved in divorce, custody and other financial disputes over support, family assets, family business and other conflicts that arise within families. Family disputes over succession to family businesses, disruption in business governance due to divorce or death of key owners, bankruptcy and reorganization consequences of family conflict.  Divorce is often overshadowed by the financial burdens over support, equitable distribution of property, and disclosure of assets.. BUSINESS LITIGATION. In his business litigation practice he has tried lender liability, defamation and commercial real estate cases to verdict. In non-jury cases, he has tried commercial contract disputes, business torts, trade secret, and other business disputes. In those matters that were resolved without trial, he represented an insurer seeking rescission of a D&O policy issued to AM International, real estate developers asserting Civil Rights claims, parties asserting fraud claims under the securities laws; and many commercial disputes that were set for trial before bankruptcy courts on their merits as adversary proceedings or contested matters.. In No Hands. The Rise and Fall of the Schwinn Bicycle Company, the authors discussed Mr. O’Dea’s restructuring and eventual bankruptcy efforts on behalf of Schwinn including defensive strategies to preserve investment values.  In King Icahn, the author discussed Mr. O’Dea’s role in bring the Texaco-Pennzoil litigation to a resolution.. BANRUPTCY LITIGATION AND REORGANIZATION. For over 25 years, Dennis O’Dea has litigated in bankruptcy courts throughout the country on behalf of creditors and other stakeholders involved in business reorganization cases and personal bankruptcy cases.  He has represented debtors in prosecuting Chapter 11 reorganization cases from commencement through confirmation.. Professional and community. Mr. O’Dea is the current chair of the Business Law committee of the Mecklenburg Bar Associations.  He has served on the Continuing Legal Education committee of the Mecklenburg Bar for several years. He is a member of several bar associations and organizations including the North Carolina Bar Association, the American Bar Associations, The Bobbit Inn of Court.. Mr. O’Dea is a past president of the Chicago Literary Club. He has served as an elder and session member of the Palisades Presbyterian Church.  He was a member of the development committee of the Levine Museum of the New South.. Recent Publications:. Small Firm, Big Impact.  SFS Law Group Occasional Papers.  New Models of Practice for Small firms through Alliances, Arrangements and Cooperation.  Mecklenburg Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Committee. 2014. Dissolution Litigation: Risks for Clients and Lawyers.  2015

Debra Foster is a fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.  She focuses her practice on estate planning and estate administration matters.  Debra is certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law and for seven years she served on the North Carolina State Bar committee charged with the certification of qualified attorneys in this area of practice.  In 2009-2010, Debra chaired the North Carolina State Bar Estate Planning and Probate Law Specialization Committee.  She is a past Chair of the Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, having served as its Vice-Chair, its Secretary, and as the Chair of the Section's Continuing Legal Education Committee for two years.  She now serves on the Section's Ethics Committee.  Debra is a member of the Charlotte Estate Planning Council and has lectured and continues to lecture extensively on matters pertaining to estate planning and charitable giving.