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I have over 30 years of experience as a trial attorney and military lawyer. I have represented thousands of clients, most of whom have been members of the military and their families. These cases include hundreds of courts-martial, administrative boards, military investigations and other military matters, in addition to cases in both state and federal court. I believe in zealous representation. The Military Justice Center is committed to providing straightforward, superb, and skilled legal advice and representation to every client. Experience --my experience as an attorney began in 1982. I served in the US Army on active duty from 1982 to 1986 with the Trial Defense Service. Later, I served as an Assistant Federal Public Defender from 1986 to 1989. In the Federal Public Defender's office, I represented various defendants in United States District Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. I was responsible for all military-related cases arising out of Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune, Cherry Point and Pope AFB. In 1989, I returned to Fayetteville to begin private practice. Since then I have represented clients in all courts; military, state, and federal. My practice includes military law, criminal law (both State and Federal), personal injury law and medical malpractice. In 1999, I began the Military Justice Center to better serve the military community. I have advised Privates, Sergeant Majors, General Officers, and their family members. I have tried cases ranging from traffic violations to federal drug conspiracies to capital murder. My clients have included victims of personal injury, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. In 2001, I graduated from the Judge Advocates School's Military Judge Course and am a certified Military Judge. In 2003, as Staff Judge Advocate of the North Carolina's 30th Heavy Separate Brigade, I was called to active duty for Operation Iraqi Freedom. My two years of active duty service included 10 months in Iraq, for which I received the Bronze Star Medal. I was released from Active Duty in September 2005. I have now reorganized the Military Justice Center and is ready to represent military personnel anywhere in the world. As a civilian once again, I am able to use my experience as a deployed Staff Judge Advocate to communicate with active duty commanders and judge advocates. Areas of Practice include but is not limited to... Courts-Martial, Administrative Boards, Article 15's, Military Investigations, Criminal Law, Federal (White Collar Crime), Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death.

WHEN RESULTS MATTER..... Clients hire me seeking one thing: RESULTS! What that means differs from client to client. No lawyer can promise you an outcome. What I can promise you is to provide an honest assessment of your case and to turn every stone in an effort to get you the very best possible outcome. No matter how guilty or innocent a set of facts appears in the beginning, our firm works for the win in every case. I have learned over 17 years not every case can be won. But if you work a case with an eye towards winning, you're chances of winning, in even what appeared initially to be a no win situation, improve dramatically. And even when a dismissal or not guilty cannot be had, working for the win will improve our chances of winning related charges and greatly reducing your punishment. 2018 LAWYER OF THE YEAR in BEST LAWYERS!. CUTTING EDGE REPRESENTATION. Knowledge is power. That often used saying is no more true than in the practice of law. The lawyer with the experience, knowledge, technology and trained support staff is best positioned to provide the best legal representation. Beaver Holt Sternlicht & Courie, P.A., has earned a reputation for these traits in all areas of our legal practice. We stay current in breaking changes in the law, the political landscape and relevant technology. This aggressive and "stay ahead" approach to practicing law is reflected in our reported cases, both in the Courts and in the local and national news. I and my fellow law partners also speak regularly at community events and with other lawyers in an effort to share new law, ideas and developing legal issues.. FAIR FEES AND PAYMENT ARRANGMENTS. We are not the cheapest law firm in town. We don't want to be. But we are a group of high performance lawyers devoted to helping their clients. Part of that help is quoting fair fees reflective of our experience and ability as well as the seriousness and complexity of the client's case. We almost always can establish a payment plan that will work for our clients and allow us to be retained in a reasonable time frame. We want to represent the clients that wish to hire us, so we will work to make it managable for all involved. In addition to traditional payment forms of cash and check, we gladly accept Visa, Mastercard, money orders and certified funds. We can also establish allotments which are particularly helpful for our deployed military clients.. MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION. Advertising in the practice of law has changed dramatically over the past several years. A lawyer with no criminal defense experience can purchase top listing on a Google search and immediately find themselves listed above attoneys who have successfully handled hundreds of cases just like that of the potential client. It is so important to do internet research and analyze the number of years practiced, the awards and honors earned and similar information. But also ask a friend or neighbor. Go see the lawyer's office if you can. Take time to educate yourself on the person or firm you are going to trust to best handle your legal situation.. I LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING AND HELPING YOU!. Don't hesitate to call now. We work to get our potential clients in on the same day of their call or whenever is best for them. We offer telephone appointments for out of town potential clients and can pull up copies of your charges through our access to NC DMV and Court system criminal records.. WHEN RESULTS MATTER, CALL BEAVER HOLT STERNLICHT & COURIE, P.A.. Fayetteville Office:. 230 Green Street. Fayetteville NC. 28301. (P). (F). Head Fayetteville Paralegal. Danielle Rea:. Raeford Office:. 127 W. Edinborough Avenue. Raeford, NC. 28376. (P). (F). Head Raeford Paralegal. Rosalyn Perry:

Ben grew up in Pinehurst. Upon graduation from law school in 1988 Ben began living in and practicing law in Fayetteville. Ben began his career as an associate attorney with a local firm and later as a partner in the firm of Lockamy and LeFever. During those early years as an attorney Ben gained experience in many areas of law including Criminal Defense, Family Law, Personal injury and civil litigation. Ben realized he had strong talents in the area of criminal defense and representation on traffic matters and began to focus on those areas of the law where he could most effectively help those in need of these services. In 1998 Ben opened the law office of Benjamin E. LeFever, Attorney at Law, and has since that time focused his practice on Criminal Law, Traffic and Driving While Impaired. Ben has over 28 years of Court room experience in Cumberland County and is admitted to practice in both State and Federal Court.. Ben has strong ties to our military community and interest in military history. He is Vice-President of the Allied vs. Axis Historical Foundation, Inc. an organization which is dedicated to honor military veterans. As part of this effort Ben restores antique military vehicles and equipment and provides historical displays at patriotic holidays and other events. Ben is also a lifetime aviation enthusiast and has his pilots license.

It's not just business, it's personal! Boose Law offices has two attorneys; Michael C. Boose and Jordan Stewart. We offer free consultations, either in office or by phone. Please give us a call with your legal issues and let us help!

I have been practicing in the area of criminal defense for 10 years in Cumberland County. I have tried numerous jury trials and am not afraid to go the extra mile for my clients. I have represented clients charged with everything from a seat belt ticket to a murder case. Please contact my office today and let us help you!

A native of Missouri, I came to North Carolina in the 1990's after being stationed at Camp LeJuane. After graduating with Honors from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington, I attended Campbell University's School of Law (previously located in Harnett County, Buies Creek).. Graduating Campbell in 1997, I practiced general law in the Great Smoky Mountains...Jackson, Franklin and Swain Counties...for 7 years. This was a great experience including practicing in the Cherokee Tribal Court.. In 2004, I joined the firm of Merritt, Webb, Wilson & Caruso. This multi-state firm, and Legal Shield provider firm for NC, SC & TN, took me to my current location in Fayetteville, NC. I have served the citizens of Cumberland County, Harnett County and Army serice members for several years now. I have worked hard to earn a reputation as a competant lawyer focused in the field of criminal and traffic law.. EDUCATIONUNC at Wilmington:Degree: B.A. criminal justice with minor in sociology. May 1994. Adrian Norman Wiggins School of Law. Campbell University. Degree: J.D.. May 1997. BAR LOCATIONNC Admittance: August 23, 1997. CREDENTIALS:Team Leader, USMC. B.A. Criminal Justice. Juris Doctor. Past President/Vice President Sylva Kiwanis Club. Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity

EDUCATIONAL HISTORY2003-2007: Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and History from University of North Carolina at Chapel HillSpring 2006: Studied at Freie Universität in Berlin, Germany2007-2010: Juris Doctorate from Charlotte School of LawRecognitions:. Cum LaudePro Bono Recognition Award: High DistinctionCALI Award for Civil RightsCALI Award for Civil Rights CapstoneCALI Award for Pretrial LitigationLicensed to practice law in August 2010WORK HISTORYFounder and Vice President of Sports and Entertainment Law SocietyClerked under the Honorable Anne B. SalisburyCreated a DWI Notebook for the 10th Judicial District Court JudgesWorked for the Mecklenburg County Public Defender Office2010-2012: Tatum & Atkinson, PLLCTraffic tickets, misdemeanors, and felonies, family law matters (divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, & equitable distribution), ESC/unemployment hearings2012-2014: Lane & Lane, PLLCFamily law matters (divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, & equitable distribution), personal injury and other civil actions, traffic tickets, misdemeanors, and felonies.November 2014: Law Offices of Antonio Gerald, LLCFamily law matters (divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, & equitable distribution), personal injury and other civil actions, traffic tickets, misdemeanors, and feloniesI have represented clients in 33 of the 100 counties in North Carolina.

Caitlin Young Evans was born November 27, 1982 at West Point. Her father’s military career brought her to Fayetteville at the age of five. She lived in Fayetteville until graduating from high school and returned after graduating from law school.. Education: Terry Sanford High School, 2001; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where she received two degrees, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications Studies with a focus in rhetoric (2005); New England Law/Boston (J.D., 2008). Cailtlin has created a reputation of personal service for her clients, with excellent results. Caitlin is a Criminal Defense Attorney serving Cumberland County, located in the heart of downtown Fayetteville, NC. She is a former Assistant District Attorney. She understands the criminal justice system and how prosecutors develop their cases. She has the knowledge and skill to represent your interests when your liberty and livelihood are in jeopardy. Caitlin understands the importance of building relationships with clients, other attorneys and people in the community. She is a criminal defense attorney based in Cumberland County, focused solely on representing people in Cumberland County so she can devote her efforts to aggressively and competently advocating for the best outcome for you.

As a former prosecutor, Mike understands and has been on both sides of our adversarial legal system. Defending clients with this experience makes for the best representation.. Before arriving in Fayetteville, NC, Mike‘s family traveled all over the world during his fathers military service. His father retired while stationed here at Fort Bragg. Mike attended both Pine Forest Middle and High Schools in Cumberland County. After graduating from The Universtiy of North Carolina at Wilmington, Mike attended Law School at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC. After graduation from Law School and completing the Bar Exam, Mike returned to Fayetteville to practice. Mike’s family and friends all live here in Fayetteville, and he is proud to call it his home.. Mike enjoys the work that he does and understand the needs of his clients. He understands that the legal system is complex and can be difficult to traverse. It can be a very intimidating and tasking process. Each day, Mike pursues his clients interests to aid folks in getting through tough situations and acheiving the results that they want out of a case. Every case, no matter the subject matter, is as important to him as it is to his clients. It is important to understand the law as well the local legal landscape that you are involved in. Equipped with these attributes, Mike will go at it to get the results that his clients want!. Mike has tried cases in both District and Superior Court spanning from simple misdemeanor charges to felony cases. He is an experienced DWI Attorney and has tried many cases as both a prosecutor and defense attorney. He is very familiar with the local rule and procedures, and will advocate your positions while providing you counsel. Firm, tough, knowledgeable, pragmatic, confident, and effective legal representation.

Patrick Anstead is an experienced criminal defense attorney with extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system that clients can rely on during the most difficult time in their lives. Whether you are charged with a serious felony offense or simple traffic violation, Mr. Anstead will take the time to meet you in person and examine all the facts and evidence in your case.. Mr. Anstead has handled high-profile cases and worked to solve his client’s most challenging problems in both State and Federal court, to include representing military service members and civilians charged with criminal offenses occurring on Fort Bragg. He has fought successfully in court to obtain dismissals of charges, not guilty verdicts, and other favorable outcomes.. Mr. Anstead’s favorite part of practicing law is client interaction. He believes that getting to know a client to understand their needs is crucial to achieving the best outcome for each person.. Mr. Anstead is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in International Affairs. He earned his law degree from the North Carolina Central University School of Law

Bill is the Chair of the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and concentrates in the areas of complex civil litigation, federal and state criminal defense, health care law, and election law. Bill is AV Preeminent Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence from Martindale-Hubbell.. He has been recognized for his creative legal work and accomplishments by various groups. Bill has been recognized as a Super Lawyer in criminal defense and recently completed three terms as District Representative under the Criminal Justice Act for the Federal District Court of New Hampshire. In the civil realm, he is a recipient of the Bill of Rights Award from The New Hampshire Civil Liberties Union and the Granite State Advocate Award from the New Hampshire Association for Justice.. Bill has a state and national reputation for defending the right to vote. Bill serves as an officer and legal counsel to the New Hampshire Democratic Party and is a member the Association of State Democratic Committees Voter Protection Committee. Bill organizes and supervises the voter protection activities for the New Hampshire Democratic Party and its candidates and has successfully litigated claims against the State of New Hampshire in the areas of Election Law and First Amendment Law. In Guare v. State, Bill convinced the New Hampshire Supreme Court that newly adopted language on the New Hampshire voter registration form was unconstitutional. In Rideout v. Gardner, the First Circuit Court of Appeals struck down the New Hampshire “ballot selfie” law. In 2018 and 2020, Bill was part of a national team of lawyers that successfully challenged SB 3, a voter registration law that the New Hampshire Supreme Court found unconstitutionally suppressed the right to vote. Bill has successfully represented numerous elected officials, political campaigns, and political organizations in a variety of legal matters. In recognition of these efforts, in February 2020, Bill received the prestigious Dunfey-Kanteres Award from the New Hampshire Democratic Party.. Bill also represents health care practices and providers and other businesses involved in regulatory or commercial disputes. This representation includes conducting internal investigations, advising clients on compliance issues, interacting with government regulators, and litigating claims in both state and federal court where he has obtained seven-figure judgments and settlements.. Additionally, he represents students, faculty, and entities in Title IX matters.. In the early 2000s, Bill was appointed by a federal judge to serve as lead plaintiffs’ counsel in seven consolidated wrongful death lawsuits pending against the U.S. government in Federal Court in Boston arising from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s relationship with longtime Boston criminals and FBI informants James “Whitey” Bulger and Stephen “the Rifleman” Flemmi. After a six-year legal battle, Bill obtained a $3.1 million judgment against the government that was described by the Boston Herald as “justice at last” for the plaintiffs’ families and the community. In October 2010, Bill obtained a $925,000 award of attorneys’ fees against the United States after proving that government attorneys acted in bad faith when defending the lawsuit.. Bill also focuses on criminal defense and has obtained not guilty verdicts for clients charged with numerous offenses, including fraud, tax evasion, embezzlement, aggravated sexual assault, first- and second-degree assault, and music bootlegging offenses. By employing a creative pretrial strategy and conducting his own investigations, Bill has convinced prosecutors in many cases not to charge clients under investigation or to dismiss charges prior to trial based upon new legal or factual defenses brought to the government’s attention.. From 2014 to 2018, Bill was a member of the firm’s Management Committee and is currently a member of the firm’s Ethics Committee. He is currently on the Board of the Friendly Kitchen in Concord, New Hampshire. In 2012, Bill was inducted into the Rockland High School Hall of Fame.

Joe has a statewide practice and litigates complex cases ranging from Negligent Homicide and DUI, to simpler cases such as helping a teenager avoid a conviction for illegal possession of alcohol.Joe worked with the New Hampshire Public Defender and later joined a well-regarded civil law firm before opening his own law practice. Joe is very familiar with New Hampshire's court system and its laws. Joe has a healthy working relationships with New Hampshire’s police force, judges, and other attorneys.Joe prides himself on professionalism and vigorous representation of his clients' rights.. Joe doesn't back down - whether you're securing your liberty from the State or standing up for your personal interests.. Call for a free consultation.