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Twenty-nine years of federal constitutional law practice, trial, appellate and Supreme Court.  Experienced instructor in constitutional law, particularly advanced topics in First Amendment.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Hurman Sims received his B.A. and J.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1966 and 1969.  He served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1969 to 1989 and retired as a Lieutenant Colonel while serving as a general court-martial judge at Camp Lejeune, N.C.  His military awards include the Meritorious Service Medal.  He was admitted to the Texas Bar in 1968 and the North Carolina Bar in 1988 and has been in private practice in Jacksonville, North Carolina since 1989.  He is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association with section memberships in Family Law, Criminal Law, and Bankruptcy.  He is a member of the Onslow County Bar Association and served as President in 2010.  He has been peer rated since 2012 and has received the highest possible rating in legal ability and ethical standards.  He is also a family financial mediator certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission.  The law office is a federally defined debt relief agency helping people file for bankruptcy relief.

At Britt Law, my role is above all to put my client's interest first.  I am devoted to providing experienced legal advice so I can aggressively defend you against any and all accusations, something I take very seriously.  It's my responsibility to openly communicate with my clients and to ensure that they are aware of all the issues in their case as well as the risks and rewards that are present with each possible course of action.  We strive to make sure our clients know about the status of their case and what their next course of action may be.  Ulitmately, we do everything that we can to ensure that they are never caught off guard or surprised with how their case is progressing.. We provide compassionate, knowledgeable and vigorous representation designed to secure results.  We are here to work for you.

As a family law specialist in Onslow County, I have wide ranging experience in representing military clients and spouses while continuing to represent non-military clients as well. I have appeared extensively in the courts of Onslow County and surrounding counties. This experience gives me the opportunity to provide invaluable insight to clients involved in negotiations or in litigation regarding issues of child custody, child support, spousal support, the division of property (including military pensions) and the many other issues that can arise when spouses decide that they can no longer live together.

Aaron Bailey offers clients over 22 years of extensive experience in civil litigation throughout North Carolina. He has argued in over one hundred separate courthouses throughout NC, including federal and bankruptcy courts. Aaron is a North Carolina native and previously practiced in Raleigh and Fayetteville, NC. In April of 2021, Aaron returned to his hometown of Jacksonville, NC to join his friends at the law firm of Lanier Fountain Cerruzi and Sabbah.. Aaron served as the elected president of the North Carolina Creditors Rights Bar Association. He is one of only three attorneys licensed in North Carolina who is Board Certified as a Creditors' Rights Law specialist by the American Board of Certification. His familiarity with enforcement of contracts, litigation, collections, judgment enforcement, construction disputes, liens, insurance, commercial landlord representation, asset recovery strategies, and domestic law can yield creative, effective, and efficient solutions to complex recovery and dispute scenarios. Aaron also has substantial experience in risk management and litigation for professional engineering and construction clients, including those focused in the cellular telecommunications, remediation, and housing industries. Aaron also has significant experience with subrogation, defense, and accident cases. He is also highly experienced in handling property tax assessment disputes before the North Carolina State Property Tax Commission. Aaron has tried several property tax matters before the full commission to successful completion.. Aaron is an avid motorcycle enthusiast.. Practice Areas. Education. Specialties and Certifications. Classes and Seminars. Honors and Awards. Professional Associations and Memberships