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Bradley H. Smith, a North Carolina native, founded The Law Offices of Bradley H. Smith after over two decades of experience in workers’ compensation law. Raised in Eden, North Carolina, Brad graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as the first in his family to attend college. Early in his career, he gained unique insights into the field by working as a defense attorney for employers and insurance companies, ultimately switching to advocate for injured workers. This background allows him to bring a strategic perspective to his clients’ cases.. Brad’s journey to law was shaped by diverse experiences, including work abroad in Scotland and early sales experience, which taught him the importance of clear and effective communication. After completing law school at the University of Memphis, where he served on the editorial board of the Law Review, he began practicing in Charlotte, obtaining licenses in both North and South Carolina. He is one of a select number of attorneys in North Carolina to be board-certified in workers’ compensation law.. In 2024, Brad fulfilled a career goal by establishing his own firm, where he is dedicated to guiding clients through the complexities of workers’ compensation claims. Outside of his practice, Brad is involved in community programs such as Habitat for Humanity and enjoys spending time with his family and following the Carolina Panthers and Tar Heels.

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BOARD CERTIFIED SPECIALIST in NC WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW.. If talking to a lawyer who is friendly and respectful to you is important, then call me.   I grew up in a blue-collar household, in a blue-collar town, and I know I am not any better than anyone else.  I am not going to talk down to you--I was raised better than that.   If you have questions about your on-the-job injury, call me.  I am an expert in workers' compensation law and I will give you a free, unlimited consultation over the phone or in person.. If you are looking for an attorney to help you with your case, be sure to choose a "Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law."  Attorneys are are NOT all the same!  Relevant experience and specialized skills matter.. I also have a FREE Workers' Compensation Information Package I can send you.  Just ask for it.  And I will be happy to talk to you over the phone, over ZOOM video conferencing, or by email or by text message.  Or contact me through the "chat" window on this page.    All workers' comp, personal injury, and SSDI consultations are free.. Remember, the insurance company is NOT on your side.   It is your adversary.  Heck, let's be blunt.  The insurance company, and their claims manager or adjuster, are your enemies.  The adjuster may be nice to you, but her job is to take money out of your pocket, money that you need to take care of your bills and your loved ones.    But I am on your side!  You need to know how to deal with the insurance carrier.   So call or email me now for your free workers' compensation consultation -- with me personally, not a non-lawyer, minimally trained "intake specialist" -- and also ask for your free information package.. If you end up hiring me as your lawyer, you will get my personal attention.  Unlike some larger firms that advertise heavily, you will not have virtually everything in your case done by a person who is NOT a lawyer.   Everyone's case is unique, and the "assembly line" approach that is used by some big firms just, in my opinion, does not produce the best results for clients.   And my goal for every single client is to get you the best possible outcome on your case.. You will have my personal email address, that I personally monitor and use, and you can send me your questions and concerns anytime by email.  And I will respond.  It may be one o'clock in the morning, but I will answer your email.. I will be doing the legal work on your case---unlike some law firms, I do not have a big staff of paralegals to whom the lawyer work is delegated.   You will typically deal with only one paralegal in addition to me.  At this firm we have three (3) attorneys and two (2) paralegals.   Check the lawyer to support staff ratio at some of the big firms, and you might be surprised at how few attorneys there are compared to all the support staff.  Why is that?  Well, with all those employees, who do you think is doing the work on your case?. I want to protect your rights and add value to your claim.  I want you to be better off for having hired me to handle your case.. When your case is finished, I want you to feel that I did a great job.  I want to earn your "Five Star rating" here on the AVVO client reviews.. Many people need a good attorney for their workers' comp cases, because the insurance company does not have the workers' best interests at heart.   The NC Court of Appeals has stated that: "In contested Workers' Compensation cases today, access to competent legal counsel is a virtual necessity.....  Leaving injured employees without the representation they need to obtain the complete and total amount of their workers' compensation award would defeat the purposes of the [Workers' Compensation] Act.  In fact, employers would be encouraged to contest liability and meanwhile make voluntary payments less than that required by the Workers' Compensation Act."  Church v. Baxter Travenol, 104 N.C. App. 411, 416 (1991) (bold emphasis added).. I have practiced workers' compensation law since 1991 and have been a Board Certified Specialist in NC Workers' Compensation Law since 2000.  I am now a member of the State Bar Board of Legal Specialization committee that grades the exams of the lawyers who are trying to become certified as specialists in workers' compensation law.. .    As the Court of Appeals said in Church, an injured employee needs a "competent" attorney on a workers' compensation case--not a traffic ticket lawyer who just takes on your workers' comp case hoping for a quick fee, and certainly not a "case manager" or legal assistant handling your case at the big firm.  An injured worker can be assured that a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law is indeed competent to handle the case properly.   My paralegal helps me with the paperwork and phone calls, but I am the one handling your case and making the judgment calls on your behalf.  I am putting my 30+ years of experience and expertise to work for you.. I grew up in Newton, North Carolina, which was primarily a furniture and textiles town at the time.   I enjoy handling workers' compensation cases for injured workers, partly because I worked in "blue collar" jobs as a young man.  I worked in retail stores, in a furniture factory (tailing the rip saws), in a foam rubber factory (on the "Baumer slitter" cutting carpet cushion) and for a plant nursery and landscaping business.  I also taught tennis lessons in Hickory.  I have loaded and unloaded semi trailers and dug holes in hard ground with a mattock and shovel.  I understand hard, physical work and I have seen with my own eyes how employees are sometimes mistreated by management.  That mistreatment has always made me angry.   Now, as a workers' compensation specialist lawyer, I have the skills and credentials to do something about it for my clients.  I can level that playing field for the working man or woman.  I can usually make that big company treat you right.  And I love doing that for my clients!. Workers' Compensation is a complex and complicated area of the law.  I give injured workers a strong and aggressive voice against the rich and powerful insurance company.   That insurance carrier has entire law firms at its disposal to use against injured workers.   The insurance company just wants to make money--it does not care about you or your family.  There is nothing I enjoy more than taking on the big insurance company and winning a good award, or negotiating a good settlement, for a client who has been injured at work and still has children to feed and bills to pay.  My goal as a lawyer is always to protect your rights and to add value to your claim.  At the end of the case, I always want to leave you better off for having hired me to help you.  And hopefully, I will leave you a lot better off!. Without a good lawyer, an injured worker is at the mercy of the insurance company and its lawyers.  There are dozens of lawyers in the workers' compensation defense law firms who only represent insurance carriers and employers.   Who is going to be your legal advocate?   Me, that's who!   I enjoy being the attorney for all the hard-working people of North Carolina who need my help.  If you need my expertise, I would like to help you.. As I mentioned earlier, I am certified by the NC State Bar as a "Specialist" in Workers' Compensation Law.  Unlike some lawyers, I do not dabble in workers' comp law; it is the main area in which I work.  Those lawyers who lack my experience charge you the same fee percentage that I do.  Why would you hire someone less skilled and less experienced if the fee percentage you pay is the same?. In addition to my Specialist certification, I have also earned the respect of the defense lawyers that I go up against.   My professional peers have rated me highly.  I have been listed as "AV Preeminent" (Top 5% of rated lawyers in the nation) in Martindale Hubbell every year since 2005.   I have also been selected as a North Carolina "Superlawyer" every year since 2007.  And I have been named in the "Best Lawyers in America" every year since 2008.  Best Lawyers named me the "Lawyer of the Year" for 2017 in the area of "Workers' Compensation Claimants' Lawyers" for the Charlotte area.. In 2015 I was inducted as a "Fellow" into a national workers' comp lawyer honorary organization, the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers.  Less than two dozen North Carolina lawyers who represent injured workers have been inducted into the College, and of those, less than six of us are located in Charlotte.   My peers in the Plaintiffs' bar, who also represent injured workers, elected me to be the Chairman of the Workers' Compensation Section of the NC Advocates for Justice, our statewide lawyer group, for the fiscal year of 2009-10.   All these peer endorsements mean that I know what I am doing.   Fortunately, I can use that knowledge to help you get what you need from your workers' comp claim.. If you have a question about your North Carolina workers' compensation claim, then get in touch with me.  Consultations are always free.  I will answer your questions in person, on the phone or by email or text.  There is no obligation on your part.  I am happy to answer questions because I know that if you need a good attorney to represent you, then you will likely allow me to do that job for you.   So don't hesitate to get in touch with me for a free discussion and free legal advice about your workers' compensation case!

Beau Wilder considers himself not just a lawyer, but a true advocate for his clients.  There is nothing that motivates him more than fighting for the rights of injury victims and preventing companies from trying to strong arm those victims out of the compensation they are owed.  As a personal injury and worker’s compensation trial lawyer, Beau is always prepared to take a case to court and fight aggressively for accident victims and their families.

Baron is a native of Northern Virginia, but he has called Charlotte home since 1978. Since graduating in 1984 from the University of Tennessee School of Law, where he served as Assistant Editor of the Tennessee Law Review, Baron has practiced in the Charlotte area for over 28 years. He is a long-time member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the North Carolina Bar Association, the North Carolina State Bar and the Mecklenburg County Bar Association. In 1990, Chief Bankruptcy Judge Marvin R. Wooten appointed Baron to the position of Clerk of Court for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina, where he served the bankruptcy judges for seven years. After serving as the Bankruptcy Clerk of Court, Baron was employed for two years as the attorney for the Chapter 13 Trustees for the Western District of North Carolina in the Charlotte, Wilkesboro and Shelby Divisions. In 1999, Baron was appointed to the position of Chapter 7 Trustee for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina, and he has extensive experience representing both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy cases throughout the state of North Carolina.. In 1997, Baron was certified by the North Carolina Bar Association’s Legal Board of Specialization as a specialist in the field of Consumer Bankruptcy Law after passing a rigorous exam and providing recommendations from prominent professionals and leaders in the bankruptcy field.. Baron also practices law in the areas of Wills and Estates and Adoptions. He is frequently appointed to serve as Guardian ad litem by the Mecklenburg County Clerk of Court.. Entrust your case to an experienced professional. Baron and his staff have helped thousands of people resolve the same legal issues that you are facing, and we would welcome the opportunity to help you by providing you with a free consultation to analyze your needs. We listen, we care and we will work hard for you.

Bar Admissions include:. North Carolina 1991,U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina 1991, U.S. Court of Appeals - 4th Circuit. I am passionate about helping others both in my practice and personal life.  I am the immediate past President and current board member of the Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte, North Carolina and a previous board member of the Mecklenburg County DARE program.

Attorney Matthew Barry is a former JAG Officer and retired Army Major who practices military law worldwide and Title IX Defense in North Carolina.  This includes legal representation for the following matters:  courts-martial, separation boards, investigations, nonjudicial punishment, GOMORs, letters of reprimand, ROTC disenrollments, West Point cases, flying evaluation boards, security clearance revocations, force reduction boards, QMP Boards, property loss investigations, evaluation responses/appeals, discharge upgrades, records corrections, and Title IX Defense.   He served in the Army for 11 years and is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and the University of Texas School of Law.. Attorney Barry will travel to any installation, worldwide, to represent a Servicemember.. Attorney Barry will also represent any Student or Employee during a Title IX Investigation.

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 Jack Lezman has more than 20 years of experience, helping individuals, business owners and families to get out of debt through filing bankruptcy. Mr. Lezman obtained his Bachelor’s from Michigan State University and he then went on to get his law degree from the University of Dayton. Attorney Lezman is a proud member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the North Carolina State Bar. If you are struggling with debt, then Charlotte bankruptcy attorney Jack Lezman can help! At The Law Office of Jack G. Lezman, PLLC he offers the personal attention that your case deserves. Mr. Lezman handles a multitude of bankruptcy issues including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. He also takes on Social Security Disability cases for people in the state of North Carolina. Jack Lezman personally handles every case and he offers a free initial consultation to all potential clients.  Call today to learn how he can help you!

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

At Hall & Hall, we want to provide you the help you need, when you need it most! We know your time is valuable, and we encourage clients and potential clients to email us any time, in addition to calling, faxing, or making an in-person appointment. We will make every effort to respond to inquiries in a timely manner.. The attorneys at Hall & Hall are a husband and wife team. We have practiced for almost 20 years, and been in partnership together for 15 years. We don't compete with each other for clients, money or attention like attorneys in some other firms! We are here to help each other give you the best advice and service we can. Many clients will work with both of us in the course of a project or case.. We want to meet with you in person when and where it is most convenient for you. Therefore, we have offices throughout the Foothills region of our great home state, in Charlotte, Mooresville, Hickory and Morganton.

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.

As a lawyer and a small business owner, I view my cases with a singular focus: to solve the problems faced by my clients.. I founded SeiferFlatow, PLLC in 2011 after years of developing a broad and extensive litigation practice in both state and federal court in Charlotte and throughout North Carolina. Experienced in many types of civil litigation, I am committed to achieve the best possible results for every client embroiled in a legal dispute or requiring personalized legal advice. My unceasing commitment to satisfied clients is the hallmark of my practice.. Though legal battles can sometimes be long and grueling, I work to be a steadfast advocate; I work tirelessly to address my clients’ needs. I help my clients find peace of mind even in the face of a legal battle.. My clients include international business owners looking to do business in or hire employees in Charlotte; business owners in Charlotte looking to protect their companies from potential vulnerabilities or protect employees and trade secrets; individuals looking to maximize contracts or pursue legal options after termination; and workers who have been injured on the job.

Annemarie Pantazis is a Board Certified North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Specialist, a distinction held by a select few North Carolina lawyers.. Ms. Pantazis is a nationally recognized attorney and has received many honors and awards during her time practicing law, including recognition in several categories as a Best of the Best North Carolina Super Lawyer in 2015-2021. She is the author of several publications on workers’ compensation, is regularly invited to speak as an expert in North Carolina workers' compensation law, and teaches continuing legal education classes on the subject. She is currently in leadership with the North Carolina Advocates for Justice as the Workers' Compensation Section Chair over the 2017-2018 term. She currently co-chairs the NC State Bar Workers' Compensation Specialization Committee-which is responsible for drafting and grading the workers' compensation specialist exam.. Ms. Pantazis earned her B.A. from the College of William & Mary in 1994, and her J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1999, where she was a published member of the Wake Forest Law Review and Chief Justice of the Moot Court Board. After law school, Ms. Pantazis joined a firm defending workers’ compensation and personal injury claims. In 2002, Ms. Pantazis exited from the defense side of the practice and has devoted her efforts over the last 20 years to representing those who have suffered work-related and other injuries in North Carolina.. Certifications:NC Superior Court and Industrial Commission Certified MediatorNC State Bar Workers’ Compensation Specialist. Professional Honors & Recognitions:. • Martindale Hubble AV Peer Review Rating. • US News Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year Award-Workers’ Compensation Claimants” (2019). • Super Lawyers Top 25 Attorneys in Charlotte (2018-2021). • Super Lawyers Top 100 Attorneys in NC (2018-2021). • Super Lawyers Top 50 Women Attorneys in NC (2018-2021). • Lawyers Weekly Leaders in the Law Award (2017)• Super Lawyer Recognition in the area of Workers’ Compensation (2014-2021)• Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG) Rising Star Award (2013)• AVVO Client’s Choice Recognition in Workers’ Compensation and 10.0 Rating• “Rising Star” by North Carolina Super Lawyers (2009-2013)• Charlotte Business Journal 40 Under 40 Award (2011)• “Top Young Lawyer” recognition by Charlotte Magazine• Best of Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Award (2010)• “Standout Charlottean” Award by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (2010)• Ranked #30 Small Business in NC by Business Leader Magazine• Named Top 300 Small Businesses in the South by Business Leader Magazine• NC Advocates for Justice Order of Service Award Winner (2009-2017)• National Association of Professional Women Award Winner. Professional Memberships• North Carolina State Bar. o Workers’ Compensation Specialization Co-Chair (2019-present). •College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers-inducted for fellowship in 2020. • Mecklenburg County Bar. • North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ)o Workers’ Compensation Section Chair (2017-2018)o Workers’ Compensation Legislative Committee (2016-2018)o Workers’ Compensation Section Officer (2015-2017)o Workers’ Compensation Section Executive Committee Member (2009-present)o PAC Committee Member (2013-2016)o NCAJ Board of Governors (2008-2014, 2017-2018)o Annual Convention Co-Chair (2012). • North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA)o Workers’ Compensation Council Member (2015-2018)o Workers’ Compensation Section (2002-present). • Workers’ Injury Law & Advocacy Group (WILG)o Executive Committee Member (2009-present)o Nomination Committeeo Membership Committeeo Annual CLE Committeeo Annual CLE Co-Chair (2014). • American Association for Justice (AAJ)o Workers’ Compensation Section. • Bobbitt Inn of Court• Southern Trial Lawyers Association (STLA)• Charlotte Women’s Bar

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.

Aggressive, Experienced Attorney in Charlotte, NC.  20 years experience with Personal Injury and Criminal Defense.  I fight hard for my clients and get results.

After 18 years of big firm life, I opened my own office specializing in labor, employment, workers compensation, and mediation.  Since it is just me, conflicts are very rare.  Thus, I am able to represent both employees AND employers.  Working on both sides, plus mediating disputes, gives me insight into the total employment situation.  I like to think this makes me a better counselor for clients.

Adam is the head of SeiferFlatow’s DUI/DWI, Criminal Defense, Sex Crimes and Traffic Ticket departments and is an aggressive and hard-nosed litigator, having received numerous accolades for his work in these departments as voted by his clients and peers. Adam’s client reviews show his high level of commitment to his clients. He takes every case personally and leaves no stone unturned to get the best results.

A North Carolina native, Attorney William T. Cathcart helps citizens who are facing a wide range of criminal charges including Driving While Impaired (DWI), misdemeanors and traffic infractions. As an Partner at Chandler Law, PLLC, his areas of practice include DWI, traffic, and criminal defense.. Mr. Cathcart obtained a degree in History from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where he graduated with honors in 2003. During this time, Mr. Cathcart was an active member of the Sigma Beta chapter of the Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity and was inducted into the Order of Omega honors fraternity.. Mr. Cathcart earned his law degree from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University, where he was invited to join the Delta Theta Phi law fraternity.  After graduating in 2008, he was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar.. Mr. Cathcart accepted a position at the 26th Judicial District Public Defender Office after law school. After more than two years in serving as a public defender, Mr. Cathcart decided to move to private practice for more than five years before joining Chandler Law, PLLC.. Thanks to his involvement with legal organizations, Mr. Cathcart has learned new defense techniques and strategies that allow him to help defend his clients. He is currently a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the Mecklenburg County Bar, and Co-President of the Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association.. Because he grew up in Charlotte, Mr. Cathcart has found that his experiences in and knowledge of the area have helped with his approach to practicing law. He is pleased to practice law in his home town and to assist the residents of his community.. If you have recently been charged with a Criminal, Traffic or DWI Offense in Charlotte, North Carolina, please contact Mr. Cathcart without delay.

"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.

"Fighting for Your Rights, Protecting Your Future.  Our attorneys will candidly explain legal fees and what to expect in your case.  We are courtroom advocates, dedicated to hard work and compassionate legal representation," says Bill Powers.. Bill Powers has been included in different publications** including:. ** For more information regarding membership information and criterion for inclusion to Super Lawyers North Carolina, Best Lawyers, and Business North Carolina "Legal Elite" see:. #146-d73b69e6-8cf7. https://www.bestlawyers.com/lawyers/f-william-powers/78562. http://profiles.superlawyers.com/north-carolina/charlotte/lawyer/bill-powers/ccf452c7-eeb6-4f0e-98e4-337804e043e8.html