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Family and Immigration Lawyer covering Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Union, Iredell and Gaston Counties.  Se Habla Espanol.

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.

Everyday I help people from all over the world navigate the complexities of U.S. immigration law. I am admitted to the North Carolina Bar, the Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina, and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. I handle complex family based immigration matters, employment based immigration, employment and investment based non-immigrant visas, waivers, removal defense, asylum, naturalizations, and appeals

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

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.

Dara Duncan Larson received her law degree from Florida State University. While attending Florida State, she spent time studying international law at Oxford University in England.  She also attended Elon University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications.. She is licensed to practice law in both North Carolina and California.  Dara is a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar and the Young Lawyers Division of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and Mecklenburg County Bar Association.  She is also a member of the family law section of both the Mecklenburg County and North Carolina Bar Association.. Dara is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina but has spent the last several years in Florida and then Los Angeles, California.. When Dara is not working she enjoys spending time with her husband, watching sports, traveling, and trying new recipes.. Contact Dara at

Daniel P. Roberts joined GCLLG as a partner in 2011.  Since being licensed to practice law in 2004, Mr. Roberts has practiced criminal law in State and Federal Courts.  He has extensive jury trial experience having tried offenses ranging from Misdemeanors to First Degree Murder.  Recently,Mr. Roberts was certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a specialist in the area of State Criminal Law. Mr. Roberts has also been a speaker at Continuing Legal Education programs (CLEs) concerning topics in criminal law litigation.. Mr. Roberts holds licensures to practice law in the following jurisdictions:  the State Courts of North Carolina, the State Courts of California, Federal Court for the Western District of North Carolina, Federal Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, and the United States 4th Circuit Federal Court of Appeals.. Prior to entering into private practice, for 3 years Mr. Roberts practiced as an Assistant District Attorney in Union County (North Carolina).  During that time he prosecuted cases in both District and Superior Court.. Mr. Roberts received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, in 2001, and his law degree from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University in 2004.. Mr. Roberts enjoys spending time with his wife and son.  He is a native of Charlotte, and he loves to attend Charlotte’s pro-sports events – especially Carolina Panthers football games.  Due to his interests in history, and his appreciation for other cultures, Mr. Roberts also enjoys traveling abroad with his family .

Daniel is a senior associate attorney at Elliot Morgan Parsonage, PLLC in the firm's Charlotte office located in the historic Dilworth neighborhood just outside of Uptown Charlotte. He focuses his practice primarily in employment litigation represeting indiviuals in state and federal court.  His practice focuses on claims involving Title VII, ADA, ADEA, FMLA, and various state law claims associated with employment. Additionally, Daniel's practice involves the review, negotiation, and litigation involving  severance agreements, non-solicitiaiton and/or non-compete agreements, and employment contracts.. Originally from outside the Washington D.C. area, Daniel moved to North Carolina in 2004 where he attended Elon University and Elon University School of Law. During his time at Elon Law, Daniel served as Student Bar Association President and a member of the Public Interest Law Society. Following his graduation from Elon Law in 2011, Daniel served as an assistant public defender with the Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s office for nearly two and a half years representing clients on a wide array of misdemeanor criminal charges and felony drug charges. Daniel joined Elliot Morgan Parsonage, PLLC in 2014.  A member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Daniel is an active member of the employment law section. Additionally, he has served as the Vice-Chair of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association Criminal Justice section.. As a part of his practice, Daniel also handles matters on appeal in state and federal appellate courts. He has worked on cases  at the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.  Daniel also represents indiviuals involved in class-action lawsuits in state and federal court involving employment matters.. He is admitted to practice in:. -North Carolina State Courts. - United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina. -United Stares District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. -United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Daniel lives in south Charlotte with his wife Judy, a financial director at an insurance company, his two year-old son Reid, and their dog Bart. Daniel and his family belong to St. Peter's Catholic Church in Charlotte and in his free time he enjoys traveling with his family and fly-fishing in western North Carolina.

Craig Morgan is Franchise, Business and Contract Law attorney.  As a former franchisee, he offers a unique understanding and perspective to his franchise law clients. Experience matters, and so does empathy, efficiency, and affordability!  At Morgan & Forb, PLLC, we represent clients in franchise disputes, franchise sales, franchise associations, and new franchisee startups.. Morgan & Forb, PLLC is a franchise law firm located in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Also licensed in Ohio, we serve franchise clients nationwide.  Call or email to schedule your initial call, at no cost to you.  We look forward to speaking with you!

Community Involvement. The Charlotte Fellows Program, Chairman of the Board of Directors (2010-2015). Youth Soccer and Football Coach for YMCA and Charlotte Soccer Academy. Instructor for Princeton Review’s Law School Entrance Exam (LSAT) Prep Course. Assistant Coach, Cary Wrestling Club. Young Life Leader. Personal Information. Married with three children. Enjoys the outdoors, playing guitar, and reading

Clients and colleagues agree, Tony Giordano applies a uniquely caring attitude to the practice of Elder Law.. Tony grew up in Brooklyn and then migrated to North Carolina to attend Belmont Abbey College. There he earned a Political Science degree and enjoyed playing varsity baseball.  He attended law school at The University of Louisville. His current practice areas are in Special Needs Trusts, Special Needs Administration and Medicaid Planning & Qualification and Guardianship.. Tony prides himself on being the “go-to-guy” in his area of specialty. He not only provides hands on service and one-of-a kind expertise, but also acts as a kind of therapist, offering emotional support to his clients.  With 43 years experience in North Carolina and the Charlotte area, it is no surprise that he has a great reputation, not only in the community, but also among his peers and often receives referrals from surrounding counties and leads from other attorneys, and former clients.

Christian has practiced law in Charlotte for over 10 years and has substantial experience advising individuals, families and institutions on estate planning, business succession planning, asset protection, tax, and estate administration and probate law issues.  Christian also represents beneficiaries and fiduciaries in trust and estate related disputes, including breach of fiduciary duty claims, matters of will and trust construction, will caveats, actions for removal of trustees and executors, and actions for trust modification and termination.  He is licensed to practice law in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Chris Layton, J.D. is the founder of The Layton Law Firm. He holds a B.A. in Journalism from The University of Maryland at College Park and a J.D. from Wake Forest University. He has been practicing law in Charlotte since 2000, where he lives with his wife Genevieve, a native of Concord, NC, and their two children who are students in the Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools system.. Whether the firm is handling a minor personal property matter or complex litigation, the focus is always on the client. The foundation of the firm’s success is and has always been caring for clients. This approach to lawyering is shared among every team member at the law firm, and together with effective representation, it is reflected in the endless list of long-standing successful relationships maintained with clients.

Chris Fialko defends the Consitution by fiercely defending one client at a time.   For more than 30 years, Fialko has counseled, represented, and defended men and women who are under investigation, accused of a crime, or somehow under the law enforcement microscope.. Fialko has been Board Certified in both State and Federal Criminal Defense since 2002.. We do not charge for an initial meeting in our office.. Chris likes his job:  fighting for one person against the powers of police and prosecutors.

Charlotte criminal defense attorney. We handle individual cases by aggressively defending your rights, thinking outside the box, and finding practical solutions to your unique situation.

Charles is a detail-oriented professional with a background in the legal field and the ability to research, implement, and uphold business initiatives. Charles is a proactive, flexible individual with the ability to communicate clearly, prioritize tasks, and maintain a high degree of professionalism while leveraging strong legal and business acumen. Charles has extensive experience in civil litigation, real estate closings, landlord-tenant and estate planning.

Charles Hinnant's practice areas include catastrophic personal injuries, worker's compensation, wrongful death, nursing home abuse and neglect, and medical negligence. Charles litigates cases in both state and federal court, has obtained millions of dollars in settlement value for his clients, and is known for aggressively representing victims and their families in the courtroom and at the negotiation table.

Charles G. Monnett III has extensive trial and appellate experience in both state and federal courts. He has appeared for oral argument before the United States Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Supreme Court. He has successfully tried numerous jury and non-jury cases. Mr. Monnett is one of a small number of attorneys in the state of North Carolina who have obtained a jury verdict in excess of $1,000, in a personal injury action involving mild traumatic brain injury.

Candice L. Shepard was born in the Midwest, attending the University of Illinois for her undergraduate degree in Communications and the University of Iowa for her JD. She moved with her family to North Carolina in 2006 for her husband’s job and is now completely converted to the Southern way of living!. Candice began her career as a litigator in the Kansas City area, practicing in criminal law, first as a prosecutor and then as defense counsel, as well as Juvenile Justice, Child in Need of Care, and Domestic Violence issues. Since starting a family and moving to North Carolina, Candice has chosen to practice in the areas of Real Property and Estate Planning.. Candice is a dedicated attorney, wife, and mother. She lives with her husband, three children, and German Shepherd in Concord, where kids’ and church activities fill the remainder of her non-work hours.

Caitlin’s practice centers generally on civil litigation, with an emphasis on ERISA litigation. She is committed to assisting individuals secure the benefits that they have earned. Caitlin handles long and short-term disability insurance claims, health benefit coverage denial claims, life insurance claims, accidental death and dismemberment claims, retirement and pension benefit claims, and other employee benefit matters. She assists individuals at every stage of the claims and appeals process, including the administrative appeal level, as well as the district and appellate court level.. Prior to joining Essex Richards, Caitlin attended Wake Forest University School of Law. While in law school, she worked as a teaching assistant for both the legal writing program and the LL.M. degree program. Caitlin also attended East Carolina University, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English, a minor in journalism, and a certificate in technical and professional writing.

Business owners need a lawyer that understands their businesses, not just the requirements of the law. They need an attorney who understands the difficulties of assessing business risks, allocating resources, and setting goals, as well as one who can connect them with other advisors to help them prosper and grow.. Before pursuing a law degree, Eric earned an MBA and gained valuable business experience working as a management accountant and project manager. That experience provides him with additional insights into the business-related obstacles faced by our clients and the many issues that they need to consider every day. Combining his practical industry knowledge with over 18 years as an attorney in the Charlotte area, he regularly helps clients to assess those legal and business risks, set priorities, and move forward to grow their businesses. Additionally, Eric firmly believes in helping his clients and the community build connections that result in meaningful relationships. You can often find Eric giving presentations, writing topical articles, and participating in various business groups, such as the Employers’ Association.. Furthermore, Eric uses this knowledge and his 38+ years of competitive martial arts experience to help the firm’s clients drive toward their goals, whatever they may be.. Eric’s practice covers an array of business matters, including:. Mergers & AcquisitionsSuccession and Exit PlanningBusiness Partner Agreements and IssuesBusiness FormationsFranchisingContract NegotiationsStrategic PlanningEmployment Issues for Employers

Brittny Kaltenbach is a North Carolina licensed attorney who received her Juris Doctorate in May, 2016.  Brittny has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Legal Studies from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania.. While studying at Gannon, Brittny was the vice president of the Legal Studies Club, a member of Kappa Gamma Pi National Catholic College Graduate Honor Society.  She also was an intern with the Honorable Judge Stephanie Domitrovich where she frequently researched for the Judge and assisted the Judge and her law clerk in editing opinions and orders.  Brittny was also an intern with the Erie County District Attorney's office where she observed and assisted in a homicide trial, multiple rape trials, and drug trials, participated in multiple jury selections, viewing and organizing evidence, assisted in opening and closing remark preparation, interviewing witnesses, reviewed depositions and interviews, prepared case memos, and performed legal research on multiple topics. Upon graduating Suma Cum Laude in May 2013 Brittny received the Founders' Day Award for Academic Excellence. While earning her law degree, Brittny was a member of Order of the Crown (merit based honors program), served as the elected pro-bono student ambassador, and volunteered at Kreitzer's Critter Corral Dog Rescue.  Brittny also became a Firm law clerk during her first year of law school and continued as a law clerk until graduation.  Brittny earned Dean's List honors in each semester of her law school career and graduated with pro-bono honors.. Upon graduating law school, Brittny passed the bar exam and became an associate attorney, focusing mainly on criminal law, traffic law, criminal expunctions, and family law.  Brittny now has the pleasure of working on corporate law cases as well.  In her free time, Brittny likes to walk her dog or relax by the lake.