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With over 20 years in the real estate industry, I wear many hats: attorney, broker, and trusted advisor. With this broad expertise, I guide clients through the complexities of transactional business, property management, investment strategies, and title analysis.. I bring a pragmatic approach to small business counsel honed by my experience as corporate general counsel and executive role in business operations. This ensures your ventures will thrive with a blend of legal smarts, business acumen, and a dash of tech magic.

My Goal is to ensure that no individual is left feeling asthough they have been wronged and are unable to seek any form of legal recourseor redress.  I provide legal services tohelp ensure that no individual is left without the crucial ability to pursuetheir legal rights.  I believe that anation’s system of justice is the hallmark of its civility.. "Justicedenied anywhere diminishes justice everywhere.". -Martin Luther King, Jr.

Kirsten Alderdice grew up in New England and Charlotte, NC, and relocated to the Triangle in 2014. She obtained her BS degree in English Education from Boston University and her M.Ed. from North Carolina State University. Kirsten then spent eight years teaching middle and high school English. During her public school teaching experiences advocating for children with different educational needs, she decided that law school would be her best path to help families navigate transitions and the court system. She joined Ellis Family Law while attending North Carolina Central University School of Law’s Evening Program in 2022. To family law, Kirsten brings graduate-level expertise in child and adolescent development, as well as years working with families and advocating for their needs. She brings these skills and others cultivated through her work with the firm to advocate for and counsel clients, to assist in procuring favorable outcomes.

I am a graduate of The University of North Carolina School of Law. While working as an actor in New York City, I experienced first-hand how “powerless” non-union performers were taken advantage of by those in positions of authority. My experience organizing collective action to secure adequate health and safety conditions for his cast-mates in a particularly unacceptable production inspired me to pursue a career in law.. While in law school, I continued to advocate for those in need by providing 100+ hours of Pro Bono legal services, and by defending local tenants against eviction as a clinician in the UNC Civil Legal Assistance Clinic.. I have been practicing law in Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Granville, Johnston, Orange, Person, and Wake County. I have personally handled DWIs, assault, domestic violence, theft, and traffic charges; as well as expunctions.. I would be humbled and honored to advocate for you.

Eva Freeman grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she graduated summa cum laude with a 4.0 GPA. During her time at UNCG, she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and Sigma Tau Delta and was recognized on both the Dean's and Chancellor's Lists each semester. She later obtained a paralegal certificate from Duke University and gained experience in family law, which solidified her passion for assisting clients in emotionally complex legal matters. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2020. While in law school, she interned at the Wake Public Defender’s Office and the Orange County District Attorney, gaining hands-on courtroom and client experience. Having experienced divorce and co-parenting firsthand, she brings a personal understanding to her family law practice. When she is not advocating for her clients, Eva enjoys spending time with her three sons, traveling to the beach, and Latin dancing.

Erin B. Blackwell, Esq. received her Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest University School of Law. While in law school, she was a member of the Moot Court Board and competed on the American Association for Justice national trial team. Prior to law school, Ms. Blackwell received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Philosophy from Elon University, graduating magna cum laude. She is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, The Order of Barristers, Omicron Delta Kappa, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.. Ms. Blackwell enjoys traveling, a good movie, and spending time with family and friends.

Emma Tillotson did not know she would find her calling in family law. Emma received her undergraduate degree from Clemson University cum laude in Psychology and Criminal Justice, with a minor in Sociology. She left her home state of South Carolina to attend the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University, where she graduated cum laude. During her legal studies she found her passion representing people going through difficult family transitions. She participated in the family law clinic representing underprivileged residents of Raleigh in their family law needs, was an active member of Law Students Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, serving as Vice President, was a student mentor and was an active member of the award-winning Mock Trial team.. “Sexual assault and domestic violence are prevalent in our community, and it is imperative that individuals understand they are not alone and that there exists a path to safety and recovery. Collaborating with survivors is profoundly gratifying and has enhanced my understanding of how to better serve the community. I believe that the practice of family law transcends mere legal processes, and I am dedicated to supporting families during their most challenging times.” – Emma Tillotson. In her leisure time, Emma enjoys engaging with family and friends, caring for her cat, Wilkie, reading, and exploring the outdoors.

Brown Immigration Law focuses exclusively upon the practice of immigration law in the United States.  Because of the ever-changing nature of the immigration process, we can help to guide you through what may seem like a mountain of paperwork, regulations and policy requirements to achieve your desired goals, whether that is applying for a spousal visa, hiring an employee or defending against removal proceedings.  Our decades of experience  in all facets of immigration law help to ensure that our clients are confident in our expertise and properly represented in their specific matter.. Attorney Rishi P. Oza is an attorney who has devoted his entire practice to immigration law and has over a decade of experience in the field.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Public Policy Analysis and Political Science.  He obtained his Masters of Arts in Teaching from the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD and later graduated from teh Case Western Reserve University Law School in Cleveland, Ohio, where he obtained his Juris Doctorate. Attorney Oza has been admitted to the state bars of North Carolina and Ohio and also before the Third, Fourth, Sixth and Eleventh Circuit Courts of Appeals for teh United States.  Attorney Oza is also  member of the Federal Bar Association.. Prior to becoming an attorney, Attorney Oza worked as teacher, first in Baltimore, MD where he taught 7th and 8th grade Social Studies and Mathematics and later in Shimabara, Japan, where he taught high school English immersion.  He is  familiar with both the Japanese and Gujarati languages and his wide-ranging experience in immigration has helped him to advise clients on preparing the correct strategy for their specific needs.

Billie Guthrie has spent more than 20 years working with people experiencing challenging life situations and fighting for social justice, first as a social worker and later as an attorney.. After more than a decade as a Social Security Disability attorney, including two years at her own firm, she joined Deuterman Law Group’s Social Security Disability practice in 2023. This allows Billie to focus on representing clients and expands Deuterman’s footprint to Durham.. Billie, who has a master’s degree in social work from the University of North Carolina, worked in the mental health field as an administrator and social worker. One of her primary roles was as a policy advocate, fighting for legal and systemic changes to improve outcomes for disabled adults and people dealing with persistent mental health issues and homelessness.. As an attorney, Billie helps her clients navigate the complicated and often frustrating Social Security Disability system with compassion and empathy. She has a keen ability to connect with her clients and works hard to present their cases for the best possible outcome.. Billie, who grew up in Blacksburg, Va., graduated from North Carolina Central University School of Law in 2011. As a law student in the evening program, she was a member of the Pro-Bono Law Program and Veterans Law Clinic. She spent a semester studying international law at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law in London. She earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Appalachian State University and a master’s degree in social work from UNC.. Her previous legal professional experience includes Carolina Disability Advocates, a law firm in Durham. She also worked as a contract attorney for KARAMAH: Muslim Women Attorneys for Human Rights in Washington, D.C., and as a legal consultant for Stop Hunger Now in Raleigh.. During her career in social work, Billie served as director of youth and family services for the Mental Health Association of Orange County. She held a variety of positions and responsibilities with the OPC Area Program (now Alliance Health), as well.. Billie is active in her community and believes in the power of service to others, values that are important at Deuterman Law.. She is president of the board of directors of Threshold, a psychiatric rehabilitation program in Durham. She is a member of the Durham, Orange and Wake County SOAR committees, which focus on building access to mainstream resources including disability benefits for people who are experiencing homelessness. Billie is a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, serving on the executive committee of the Disability Section.. In her free time, Billie enjoys volleyball and yoga. She lives in Durham with her cat, Brother, and her dog, Roxie.

Before becoming a lawyer, I was a Durham Police officer and investigator. Before opening my practice, I was the Senior Attorney for the Durham Police Department. For 30 years my firm has focused its practice in the areas of serious automobile/truck accidents, workers compensation and medical malpractice. We have negotiated millions in settlements and know injury law. Please call us if you need help.

Autumn D. Osbourne has spent more than a decade representing North Carolina families in court and settlement negotiations. She is Board Certified in Family Law by the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by fewer than 2% of attorneys in the state. Her legal skills have been recognized by organizations such as Thomson Reuters and Avvo.Autumn’s dedication extends beyond the courtroom. She is passionate about giving back to the community through work with the Durham County Legal Aid Clinic and Durham’s Women Clinic. She also mentors attorneys in the family law field, believing that strong legal advocacy benefits not just clients but the entire community.She holds a Juris Doctorate from North Carolina Central University School of Law, as well as a Master’s degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, being on the water, visiting the beach, and enjoying the outdoors.

Attorney Joanne M. Stella has been representing clients in New Hampshire since graduating from Boston University School of Law in 1993.  Over 20 years of outstanding and compassionate criminal defense and civil litigation.. During law school Attorney Stella was a research assistant to a law professor working on Title VII and IX Sexual Harassment laws.  She spent her first summer interning for an International Dispute Resolution Firm in London, England and spent her second summer working for the Alaska Public Defender’s Office where she gained a passion for representing those falsely accused of crimes.. Upon graduation and up until 1996 Attorney Stella worked tirelessly as a court appointed counsel for indigent defendants in the criminal courts.  As a New Hampshire Public Defender her caseload included felony level sexual assault and drug cases as well as misdemeanor criminal offenses and juvenile delinquency offenses.. After leaving the Public Defender’s office Attorney Stella began her own practice as the contract attorney hired to provide legal services to all full-time students at the University of New Hampshire (UNH).  During her 18 year tenure as the UNH legal services attorney she has represented over 9,000 students.  Many thousands of those cases involved drug and alcohol offenses, as well as the litany of criminal offenses often connected to the use of substances such as DWI, Possession of Fake IDs, Simple Assault, Resisting Arrest, Underage Intoxication, etc.  Attorney Stella has experience representing those charged locally by the Durham Police, UNH Police, Dover Police, New Hampshire Liquor Law Enforcement Officer and New Hampshire State Police as well as representation in the surrounding communities such as Newmarket and Portsmouth.   In addition to guidance in their criminal cases, UNH students received expert advice from Attorney Stella on the collateral consequences affecting their status as a student for such things as financial aid, scholarships, study abroad, disciplinary matters, immigration issues for international students and the potential impact on future employment.  Attorney Stella has the knowledge and experience to guide young adults through this maze of sanctions that can occur as a collateral consequence of being arrested.   Also, during her time at UNH Attorney Stella counseled thousands of students involved in landlord tenant disputes and twice argued their cases successfully in the New Hampshire Supreme Court.. Attorney Stella has tried hundreds of cases, both criminal and civil, and everything in between from Supreme Court appeals to motor vehicle hearings.   She has represented thousands of clients and has a proven track record of success.  Attorney Stella always provides a free consultation and will take the time address each client’s needs expertly and with compassion.