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Trevor J. Avery is a partner and leading criminal defense attorney at Welch and Avery in Jacksonville, NC. Having been born and spent much of his life in Onslow County, Mr. Avery has a wide network of professional contacts in health, academic, and construction industries that often serve as expert witnesses or valuable information resources for his legal work. In addition to criminal defense, Mr. Avery also practices family law and serves as a parent and guardian Ad Litem attorney in DSS court. He has represented many clients during divorce, separation, and child custody cases. He has also been called on to resolve landlord/tenant disputes and consumer affair matters.

Steven Matthew Laird has been an practicing law since August of 2009. Mr. Laird's practice areas include civil and criminal litigation.  Mr. Laird defends misdemeanor and felony criminal cases, domestic violence, juvenile delinquency, misdemeanor and felony probation violations, DWIs, and misdemeanor appeal cases in both district and superior court.  Mr. Laird also handles absolute divorces, wills, and small claims cases.Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Laird attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for his undergraduate degree. There, he double majored in Political Science and Psychology whereas he received a BA in both of those study areas in 2006. After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill, Mr. Laird attended Campbell University-Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law and became a member of Phi Delta Phi.  Mr. Laird received his Juris Doctorate in May of 2009 and passed the North Carolina Bar Exam in July of 2009. Mr. Laird is a member of the 4th District Judicial Bar and has been since 2009.

Since 1992, I have been serving the Ft. Myers and Jacksonville communities with all their legal needs.  My firm helps families with divorce and bankruptcy in both Federal and State court.  Mr. Slama appears on the radio FM 91.7 during the morning show with Theresa Ross, and frequently lectures on the topics of family finances and foreclosure defense.. Mr. Slama has also appeared on the Montel Williams Show when he represented Brenton L. Butler following his wrongful arrest, which led to the Academy Award Winning Documentary "Murder One Sunday Morning.". Mr. Slama is also available to provide churches and their members with a seminar entitled "Freedom Road: A Roadmap for Reclaiming Middle Class Prosperity.". Mr. Slama has served on the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission, was appointed by the Attorney General Robert Butterworth as lemon law arbitrator, and co-hosts "A Christian Call to Action" and The Lawyers Edge on WBOB 600 on Tuesdays at 2:00-3:00 p.m.. Call us today for a free consultation.

Sarah graduated from Texas A&M University in 2000 with a BA in Communications.  She received her law degree from the University of Dayton School of Law in Ohio.  Sarah was licensed in the state of North Carolina to practice law in 2004.  She received her specialization in family law in 2015.

Roger J Dodd has taught lawyers and judges in all 50 states and multiple foreign countries. TV and legal credits include CourTv, TruTV, CNN, ABC, CBS, and cable TV.

Prior to becoming a trial lawyer, I was an officer in the United States Navy for many years.  I continued that career in the Naval Reserves and retired as a Commander in 2003.. My legal career has given me broad experience in a variety of legal fields.  I began work out of law school with one of Florida's largest and best known law firms.  I then became an Assistant State Attorney prosecuting criminal defendants in County and Circuit Courts.  While a prosecutor, I served as a Felony Division Chief and was a member of the Homicide Prosecution Team.. Since 1991, I have been involved exclusively in civil trial practice with an emphasis on personal injury, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect/abuse, and brain injury cases.  I have achieved numerous million dollar and multi-million dollar awards and settlements for my clients.  For further information on case results, please visit our website at .

Originally from Jacksonville, North Carolina, Casey S. Starling completed his Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke before pursuing his legal education at Western Michigan University Thomas Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan.  After graduating Cum Laude from law school and passing the North Carolina Bar Exam in July of 2015, Casey returned home and joined Silva, Kiernan & Associates, PLLC.  During law school, Casey had the unique opportunity to complete an internship with the Onslow County District Attorney’s Office where he prosecuted numerous traffic and criminal offenses in the Onslow County District Courts.  Casey’s familiarity with Onslow County, dedication to the law, enthusiastic defense of his clients, and well-executed strategies are among many of his fine qualities as an attorney.  As a lifetime native of Eastern North Carolina, Casey is devoted to protecting the citizens of Onslow County and the surrounding areas.

North Carolina native and retired from the Marine Corps in 2021.  B.A. from UNC-Chapel Hill  and J.D. from Campbell University School of Law.  Experience includes military prosecutor, defense counsel, legal assistance attorney, and Commanding General's staff counsel. Litigation experience at military courts-martial, administrative separation boards, officer disciplinary proceedings, investigations, and military commissions. Current practice areas are military criminal defense, Boards for Correction of Military/Naval Records petitions and appeals, discharge upgrades, and civil cases seeking corrective action or compensation from military-related matters.

My practice focuses on personal injury, worker's compensation , and immigration law.  My career began when I was a former prosecutor for the fourth district of Onslow, Sampson, Duplin,and Jones, where I prosecuted types of crimes from tickets to murder.  My experience also includes extensive work at other personal injury law firms in the area of personal injury and worker's compensation. I am also licensed to practice in federal court in the west and eastern districts of North Carolina.. My legal team is eager to assist those who are injured in autmobile accidents and on the job with a free legal consultation. Our mission is to help those in need.

Ms. Sholar is a graduate of North Carolina State University, Class of 2009, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science.  She attended the Charlotte School of Law, graduating in 2012.  During law school, Ms. Sholar was a recipient of the Charlotte School of Law Merit Scholarship and the Charlotte School of Law Academic Achievement Scholarship.  She was also the Senior Executive Editor of the Charlotte Law Review.  Ms. Sholar interned with McNamara Law Firm in the summer of 2011 and began practicing with the firm after passing the bar in the summer of 2012.. Ms. Sholar’s practice is devoted to Family Law in the 4th Judicial District (the counties of Onslow, Jones, Duplin, and Sampson).  She is a member of the NC State Bar, the NC Bar Association – Family Law Section, and Onslow County Bar Association.. Ms. Sholar was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, but relocated to Jacksonville, North Carolina upon marrying her husband, a Duplin County native and hog farmer.  The Sholar’s enjoy travelling on the weekends, scuba diving with the McNamara’s, and spending time with their large families.  Ms. Sholar is also an active member of the local CrossFit gym and likes to spend her free time in the summer at the beach.

Ms. Schertzinger, a North Carolina personal injury attorney and Vice President/Director of Operations at Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers, serves accident victims in Greenville, Jacksonville, Garner, Kinston, and more.. With a comprehensive knowledge of North Carolina's accident injury laws, Molly is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and the North Carolina Advocates for Justice.. Molly was born and raised on her parents’ horse farm in Kinston, North Carolina. Growing up, she developed a love for animals as well as a desire to help people. This led to her career in law. She graduated from North Lenoir High School in LaGrange, and then received her Bachelor of the Arts from Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina.. She then traveled abroad to attend Bond University in Queensland, Australia where she received a Master’s Degree in International Relations. After returning to the U.S, Molly attended Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida. She earned her law degree in 2010.. Molly has been focusing on litigation as a North Carolina personal injury attorney with our law firm for four years. She believes in going above and beyond to assist people in navigating insurance claims and personal injury lawsuits. According to Molly, this requires a caring attitude and also an ambition to uncover every possible avenue of help for each client.. If you have been seriously injured in an accident that was caused by the negligence of another person or due to a dangerous or defective item malfunctioning, contact Ms. Schertzinger today by calling or visit her website at .. Molly offers 100% FREE case evaluations and at the law offices of Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers, we only get paid when we obtain a recovery for your claim.

Mr. Castle studied philosophy in his twenties.  After obtaining a Ph.D. in that field from the University of Chicago, he went on to study law at Duke University School of Law.  At the beginning of his legal career, Mr. Castle served as a prosecutor in Onslow and Jones Counties, North Carolina.  Since 2007, he has been in private practice and has passionately represented and assisted hundreds of clients with all sorts of legal matters.  Mr. Castle concentrates in civil and criminal litigation.. As a native of South Korea, Mr. Castle loves spicy food.  He is an avid fan of combat sports.  He himself has dabbled in Tae Kweon Do and Judo.  He is married with two lovely daughters, two dogs and three kittens.

Matthew J. Thomas is the founding member of Matthew Thomas Law, PLLC. Over the years, Mr. Thomas has earned a reputation for being one of the best military defense attorneys in the country because of his successes litigating and trying some of the most highly publicized military cases. Mr. Thomas focuses on defending clients at court-martials, as well as, administrative separation hearings in the military justice system. Mr. Thomas also represents clients facing state and federal criminal charges in North Carolina. The extensive legal experience Mr. Thomas gained in the United States Marine Corps and in the state & federal court systems compelled him to pursue a career defending his clients’ rights and ensuring they get a favorable outcome no matter the crimes alleged.. What sets Mr. Thomas apart is that he has experience from every angle in the courtroom and the ability to try any case that comes across his desk. Before starting his private practice, Mr. Thomas spent his entire career on active duty trying court-martials and conducting administrative separation hearings in the U.S. Marine Corps. As a Defense Counsel, Mr. Thomas successfully defended Marines in contested criminal trials who were acquitted of serious charges, including rape, sexual assault, aggravated assault, felony-level drug distribution and other military specific offenses. Mr. Thomas’ successes did not go unnoticed. In 2021, Mr. Thomas was nominated as “Defense Counsel of the Year” for the Eastern Region and eventually was named the “Defense Counsel of the Year,” for the entire United States Marine Corps. Mr. Thomas’ exploits weren’t limited to criminal court-martials either. Mr. Thomas also served as first chair counsel on more than 75 administrative separation boards and boards of inquiry. All in all, Mr. Thomas’ unique skill set enables him to represent a wide span of clients.. Before becoming a commissioned Marine Corps officer, Mr. Thomas served as an Attorney-Advisor for the Honorable John E. Sparks at the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. The United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) exercises worldwide appellate jurisdiction over members of the armed forces and other persons subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice. At CAAF, Mr. Thomas zeroed in on the mistakes that military attorneys made that cost their clients the ability to successfully appeal.. Mr. Thomas has spent a significant amount of time in state courts as well. Mr. Thomas served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Angela Eaves in the Circuit Court for Harford County. Mr. Thomas acted as the jury bailiff for every trial Judge Eaves presided over during his clerkship allowing him to observe court and trial strategies implemented by numerous attorneys. During his clerkship, Mr. Thomas also conducted legal research and drafted court memorandum for a variety of criminal and civil matters.. Mr. Thomas earned his J.D. from the University of Baltimore School of Law and focused his studies on courtroom advocacy. When Mr. Thomas wasn’t in the classroom, he competed nationally for the University of Baltimore School of Law’s acclaimed National Trial Competition Team and tried cases as a prosecutor while serving as a Rule 16 attorney for Anne Arundel County. Mr. Thomas also was a Senior Staff Editor for the University of Baltimore’s Law Forum.. In his spare time, Mr. Thomas enjoys spending time with his family and is a member of Catalyst Church in Jacksonville, NC. He also volunteers with local recovery programs that provide help to those struggling with addiction in the Jacksonville area.

Maegan Berch graduated from Texas A&M University with a B.A. in Business and received her J.D. magna cum laude from South Texas College of Law, she is licensed in North Carolina and Texas and her practice focuses primarily on real estate.

Leah was born in Rocky Mount, North Carolina in 1967. Leah practices law in the following areas: workers’ compensation, personal injury litigation, trials in state and federal courts and arbitrations.. She is a Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist through the North Carolina State Bar and a frequent lecturer at the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers.

Julie A. Saieg received her LL.M. in taxation from the University of Florida in 1995, her J.D. from Nova Southeastern University in 1994 and her B.A. from Michigan State University in 1990.. Ms. Saieg is a Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, whose expertise lies in the areas of wealth preservation and public benefits qualification for adults and children with disabilities and special needs, estate planning, estate and guardianship administration, income, estate, gift and generation skipping transfer tax, and other estate, trust and guardianship matters, including the representation of guardians, trustees, and other fiduciaries.

Joshua joined Brennan Manna Diamond in 2007. He is experienced in civil litigation, appellate law, arbitration, mediation, administrative and other forms of dispute resolution in a wide range of areas. In addition, Joshua assists domestic clients seekingto do business in Latin America and foreign clients seekingto establish a U.S. presence through BMD’s Latin America & Caribbean Practice Group. Born and raised in Latin America, Joshua (Josué) has the language ability and cultural sense to help advance our clients’goals.. Prior to attendinglaw school, Joshua worked as a legal research analyst for the Superior Court of California, Riverside. Duringlaw school, Joshua worked for the Florida Supreme Court as an Extern for the then Chief Justice, Barbara J. Pariente. Joshua graduated first in his law school class (#1 of 317). In achieving his class rank, Joshua received a total of nine Book Awards in the followingcourses: Torts I, Torts II,Lawyering Process I (“Research & Writing”),Lawyering Process II,Sales, Evidence, Remedies,Florida Practice and Procedure, and PretrialLitigation Drafting. He also served as an active member of the Florida CoastalLaw Review and twice won the award for Best Appellate Oral Advocate.

Joe is a shareholder based in Plantation, and has been with the firm since 2004. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Nevada – Las Vegas in 1997 and earned his law degree from Nova Southeastern University – Shepard Broad Law Center in 2001. Joe has been working in private practice since graduating law school and is licensed to practice law in the following states:

Jacksonville Personal Injury Attorney Kenneth King provides all his clients with proficient, aggressive, and personalized legal representation. He is highly skilled and has over 30 years of in-depth experience in helping his clients get the compensation they need and deserve. He practices law in several areas, including workers’ compensation, wrongful death, personal injury, arbitrations, and trials in both state and federal court. As a Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist, he is extremely effective in this area of law. In recognition of the fact, he has an Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb. He can help you with all your needs today.

I have guided individuals and companies, both foreign and American, to negotiate lease agreements, ground lease agreements, licensing agreements for the waste-treatment industry, wine import nad distribution licensing, and several other type of matters.. I also actively advised and counseled on the purchase of businesses such as restaurants, hair salons, hotels, gas stations, retail stores, import-export freight forwarding businesses and several others in Jacksonville, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Sarasota, Miami and all over Florida.. I invite you to contact me before making your decision to purchase, invest, or sell a business. I will be glad to speak with you and go over your plans with you.. I can assist with business immigration visas to live, work, and invest in Florida. I work closely with real estate inspectors, certified appraisers, proven real estate agents, accountants, insurance agents and other professionals.. We also are actively engaged in litigation to enforce your right, protect your business expectations. We can also be proactive by conducting investigation on your potential future partners, suppliers, or other active participant in your business venture. I thank you for visiting my profile. I strive to resolve your legal problems in a quick and efficient manner while working to ensure a just result. We realize legal problems can take a long time to resolve and can be an unwanted stress in your life. That is why we provide an atmosphere where an attorney is easily accessible.

I have extensive criminal trial experience representing clients charged with both misdemeanor and felony offenses. I have civil litigation experience including landlord/tenant disputes, property disputes, contract disputes and business disputes. I also practice domestic law, specifically divorce, custody and separation agreement issues. I assist in busienss development and expansion issues and handle Wills, Estates and Trust and incompetency proceedings.

I focus my practice on criminal defense and domestic/family law. I work to find solutions outside of the courtroom but remain prepared and willing to fight for your rights as a trial attorney. Call The Castle Law Firm at to ask for a consultation.

I am born and raised in Jacksonville and very proud to call this my home.  I have two small children and I enjoy the beach, Carolina athletics as well as serving as the youth soccer coach for my children.. I enjoy practicing law and my passion is helping people who have been injured by the negiligence of others - we represent ordinary people against insurance companies.

I am an Onslow County native who has assisted military and civilian families with a wide range of legal issues.

I am a graduate from Campbell law school now practicing Family Law with Mewborn & DeSelms, Attorneys at Law in the burgeoning cultural mecca of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Jacksonville is the seat of Onslow County, the fifth fastest growing-growing small city in the United States, and the youngest city in United States with an average age of 22.8 years. As an unforeseen consequence of my relocation, I am now officially middle-aged.