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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.

John A. Price is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in high-stakes business and commercial litigation, including antitrust, intellectual property, securities fraud, and contractual disputes. His clients range from multinational corporations to startups across industries such as oil and gas, technology, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing. John’s background also includes serving as general counsel for a national publishing company and holding board positions with corporations and nonprofits, enabling him to provide strategic counsel on legal compliance, risk management, and litigation avoidance.. After clerking for The Honorable Frank Theis of the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, John practiced at leading firms in Kansas City and Dallas, where he led litigation and intellectual property sections. A founding partner of Calhoun, Bhella & Sechrest, LLP, John is board certified in Civil Trial Law and licensed in Texas, Kansas, and North Carolina. His accolades include recognition as a Texas Super Lawyer, an AV Preeminent rating for ethics and legal ability, and the Marquis Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement Award. Beyond his legal career, John co-founded the Wings of Spirit Foundation and is a devoted father and grandfather.

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.

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.

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.

As the founder and managing partner of Ellis Family Law, Gray Ellis has spent more than two decades guiding individuals and families through their most critical legal challenges. He is Board Certified by the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction earned by less than 2% of family law attorneys in the state, and has been recognized by multiple attorney rating organizations for his work.Gray’s personal experience as a parent who has gone through a separation enhances his ability to support clients facing family law disputes. He understands firsthand the emotional and legal complexities of divorce, child custody, and financial support, which strengthens his advocacy on their behalf.Dedicated to community involvement, Gray is a Board Member of Meals on Wheels Durham and the founder of the Feed the Need Gala, an event focused on raising awareness and funding to combat senior nutrition challenges.In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis and golf, traveling, and attending ACC sporting events.