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Adam A. Smith, an attorney and Board Certified Specialist in Worker’s Compensation Law, practices in our Goldsboro and Raleigh offices.  He dedicates his practice to representing victims of serious personal injuries.. Originally from Boston, Adam relocated to North Carolina in 1996 when he received the Garda scholarship to attend Duke University.  At Duke’s Trinity College, he was inducted into the Pi Sigma Alpha honor society, and graduated cum laude with a major in political science and minor in religion.  He received the W.B. McGuire scholarship to attend the Duke University School of Law, where he served on the editorial board of the Journal of Gender Law & Policy and received his Juris Doctor in 2003.. Adam has dedicated his career to helping ordinary people achieve the justice they deserve.  Adam was honored to share in Public Counsel 2003 National Volunteer of the Year Award after successfully representing a group of Spanish-speaking claimants who had been the victims of fraud.  Since becoming admitted to practice law in North Carolina in 2003, he has successfully tried cases before juries in Superior and District Courts, represented clients in arbitrations, and litigated state tort claims before the North Carolina Industrial Commission.. Adam also handles appellate matters, including his successful appeal in Jarvis v. Stewart, which was recognized by N.C. Lawyers’ Weekly as one of the 50 “Most Important Opinions” of 2005.  Adam has also represented numerous worker’s compensation claimants, and in 2011 he was recognized as a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Worker’s Compensation Law.. Adam is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.  He is an active member of the North Carolina Advocates of Justice, and has served as Vice-Chair of the Products Liability Section. He has been actively involved in speaking at numerous Continuing Legal Education events, including “Admissibility of Evidence in Personal Injury Trials,” “Battery Ingestion Injuries,” and “Bulletproofing Your Expert from Daubert Attacks.” He has also been published in Trialbriefs magazine, including “Products Liability Claims, In Camouflage” and “Evidence, Getting It In or Keeping It Out.”. Adam holds a prestigious AV Preeminent peer-review rating by Martindale-Hubbell, and is also a member of Super Lawyers and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.. In his spare time, Adam enjoys playing soccer competitively on his men’s team, Sporting Raleigh SC, and his co-ed team, the Angry Pandas.  His teenage daughter plays softball and is an award-winning competitive Irish dancer. They are both covenant partners at the Umstead Park United Church of Christ.  Adam is an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and, being a Duke alum, he is of course a huge college basketball fan.

Vernon Sumwalt has handled approximately 250 workers’ compensation hearings, 100 appeals—mostly from cases he has tried—and many other cases before juries and our courts of general jurisdiction in both North Carolina and South Carolina. He is the current President of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (formerly the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers) and has taught almost 140 state and national classes for lawyers and other professionals. He has also written over 45 books, chapters, and other articles on different aspects of workers’ compensation and trial law.. Since 2005, Vernon has been a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law. To research some of the workers’ compensation cases he has tried to a decision from the North Carolina Industrial Commission, please follow this link to the Industrial Commission’s website. Put “public” as both the “user name” and “password” to sign in. Once there, search for “Vernon Sumwalt” in the Full Text search to pull up decisions in his cases.. Since 2014, Vernon has also been a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Law. To research some of his experience in appeals, please follow this link to Google Scholar, select “case law” for “North Carolina courts” and then search for “vernon sumwalt” (in all lowercase).

I have been fighting for injured workers and accident victims for more than 25+ years.  I have settled complicated personal injury claims, litigated denied workers' compensation claims, and won monetary damages.  Call today to see if I can help you.. Education: Bachelor of Arts Economics. University of Potsdam, summa cum laude. Juris Doctorate. The University of Buffalo, cum laude.. Professional Honors and Memberships: 2022-Inducted into the College of Workers' Compensation Lawyers; Board Member of WILG (Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy Group) since 2017; 2021 Lawyers of Distinction; 2020 AVVO Top Rated Lawyer; Member of N.C. Academy of Trial Lawyers / Advocates for Justice; Selected as NFL Players Association Workers' Compensation Panel Attorney since 1996; 2015 Member of Million Dollar Advocates Forum; 2019 Women Lawyers of Charlotte.

Growing up in rural West Virginia, Christian Gerencir found his calling to help others early on. He rebuilt homes with Habitat for Humanity and developed a deep sense of community responsibility. He brings this sense of personal responsibility and dedication to every case he works on.. Christian received his undergraduate degree from High Point University and his law degree from Charlotte School of Law. He has since been admitted to the North Carolina and West Virginia Bar and is currently in the process of working towards his Bar Admission to South Carolina.. Christian is passionate about helping victims and their families receive the compensation they deserve. Christian represents victims of vehicle accidents, workers’ compensation claims, and other personal injury claims. When Christian is not managing our Charlotte office, you can find him rooting for the Carolina Panthers or spending time outdoors with his wife and dogs.. *Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes. After recovery is made, attorney fees will be computed before deduction of incurred expenses. For more information on criteria for selection, please click the links of awards.

As a lawyer and a small business owner, I view my cases with a singular focus: to solve the problems faced by my clients.. I founded SeiferFlatow, PLLC in 2011 after years of developing a broad and extensive litigation practice in both state and federal court in Charlotte and throughout North Carolina. Experienced in many types of civil litigation, I am committed to achieve the best possible results for every client embroiled in a legal dispute or requiring personalized legal advice. My unceasing commitment to satisfied clients is the hallmark of my practice.. Though legal battles can sometimes be long and grueling, I work to be a steadfast advocate; I work tirelessly to address my clients’ needs. I help my clients find peace of mind even in the face of a legal battle.. My clients include international business owners looking to do business in or hire employees in Charlotte; business owners in Charlotte looking to protect their companies from potential vulnerabilities or protect employees and trade secrets; individuals looking to maximize contracts or pursue legal options after termination; and workers who have been injured on the job.

Viral Mehta has called Charlotte his home for over 30 years. He attended and graduated from Charlotte-Mecklenburg public schools. He then graduated from nearby Davidson College with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Mr. Mehta obtained his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law and then returned home to Charlotte to begin his legal practice.. Mr. Mehta spent the first decade of his legal career defending employers and large insurance companies in workers’ compensation claims. Mr. Mehta developed expertise in workers’ compensation law, but he felt a lack of fulfillment in representing insurance companies against injured workers.. Mr. Mehta began representing injured workers when he founded the workers’ compensation practice group at a local law firm. Mr. Mehta then co-founded Mehta & McConnell PLLC.. Mr. Mehta’s previous experience representing insurance companies gave him the insight necessary to effectively represent injured workers. He knows how insurance companies and adjusters handle workers’ compensation claims.. Mr. Mehta is a North Carolina State Bar board-certified specialist in workers’ compensation law. He has obtained favorable decisions before all levels of the North Carolina Industrial Commission, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court.. Viral Mehta was a contributing author of the 2017 edition of the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation LexisNexis Practice Guide, and he was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2019, 2020, and 2021.. Mr. Mehta is certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission as a Superior Court mediator. He enjoys mediating cases, especially workers’ compensation claims. In addition to practicing workers’ compensation law, Mr. Mehta also handles personal injury cases.. Mr. Mehta is married with one son and a dog named Alfred. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, sports, and reading.

Attorney Juan Sanchez has been practicing law since 1995 and is licensed in both Florida and North Carolina. Juan is also a retired sergeant from the United States Army Reserve Corps of Engineers.    He served as a former Assistant State Attorney in Florida.   He practiced insurance defense serving as an in-house counsel for a workers' compensation insurance carrier.  He later defended several different insurance companies as a defense counsel for a leading Ft. Lauderdale defense firm.   He later ran his own practice while still in Florida.. In North Carolina, as the head of the workers' compensation department with the Olive Law Firm, P.A., Mr. Sanchez helped thousands of injured workers successfully navigate their workers' compensation cases.  Mr. Sanchez now owns and manages Olive, Sanchez & Associates, PLLC, advocating for the injured and continuing the long legal legacy of the Olive Law Firm in this community.  Attorney Juan Sanchez is happy to meet and speak with every one of his clients on a regular basis. All initial consultations are free. Mr. Sanchez is fluent in Spanish.

Bradley H. Smith, a North Carolina native, founded The Law Offices of Bradley H. Smith after over two decades of experience in workers’ compensation law. Raised in Eden, North Carolina, Brad graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as the first in his family to attend college. Early in his career, he gained unique insights into the field by working as a defense attorney for employers and insurance companies, ultimately switching to advocate for injured workers. This background allows him to bring a strategic perspective to his clients’ cases.. Brad’s journey to law was shaped by diverse experiences, including work abroad in Scotland and early sales experience, which taught him the importance of clear and effective communication. After completing law school at the University of Memphis, where he served on the editorial board of the Law Review, he began practicing in Charlotte, obtaining licenses in both North and South Carolina. He is one of a select number of attorneys in North Carolina to be board-certified in workers’ compensation law.. In 2024, Brad fulfilled a career goal by establishing his own firm, where he is dedicated to guiding clients through the complexities of workers’ compensation claims. Outside of his practice, Brad is involved in community programs such as Habitat for Humanity and enjoys spending time with his family and following the Carolina Panthers and Tar Heels.

"Put our clients’ and team members’ interests first, and everything else will follow!” Since 1992, Michael A. DeMayo’s unwavering vision has amplified vulnerable voices in the Carolinas.. As the founding and managing partner of DeMayo Law Offices, LLP and DeMayo Law Group, PLLC, Mr. DeMayo understands justice is a right many are robbed of, especially when competing against powerful corporate interests. By representing individuals as family members and holding responsible parties accountable, Mr. DeMayo reminds us that we all have the right to live free from harm and injury.. Mr. DeMayo’s dedication and skills speak for themselves. For 15 years, he’s held a 5-star Martindale-Hubbell rating and has landed on AATL’s “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” for the past nine. For over 30 years, he’s sealed successful outcomes for victims of workplace injuries, automobile and tractor-trailer accidents, catastrophic personal injuries, defective medical devices and pharmaceuticals, chemical exposure, brain injury, wrongful death, mass tort litigation, and more.. DeMayo is not only licensed in North Carolina State Courts and U.S. District Courts, but is also licensed to practice and admitted to the United States Supreme Court. He is a 1987 cum laude graduate of Wake Forest University and got his J.D. at the University of North Carolina School of Law-Chapel Hill in 1990.

We help people recover full and fair compensation for injuries.  Our clients are often injured in car, workplace or other accidents.  They have medical expenses and lost income.  Sometimes they have permanent injuries. Some have life altering injuries and some will be alright in a couple of months. No matter how they were injured or how seriously they were injured, we focus on their case like it is the only case we have.. R. Clarke Speaks was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, on October 9, 1969. He resides with his wife and three children in Wilmington, North Carolina. Mr. Speaks attended East Carolina University, where he received his undergraduate degree in economics in 1993. After attending MBA School at East Carolina University, Mr. Speaks received his JD from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University in 1997 where he received the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers Award. Also in law school, he clerked for the Honorable Malcolm Howard, United States district judge for the Eastern District of North Carolina. In addition, he completed an internship with the district attorney’s office for the Fifth Judicial District. Mr. Speaks has also worked for the insurance defense firm of Anderson, Daniel and Coxe and the injury law firm of Foster and Bradsher. In 1997, Mr. Speaks started R. Clarke Speaks, Attorney at Law. Since then, his practice has grown into Speaks Law Firm, P.C. He has devoted his entire professional career to the practice of litigation, including personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Mr. Speaks has represented thousands of individuals, businesses, and organizations all over North Carolina as well as Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida. He has submitted briefs to the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He has argued before the North Carolina Supreme Court and the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia. Mr. Speaks is in court on a daily basis and has been since 1997. He has written articles and co-authored a guidebook for young lawyers for the North Carolina Bar Association. In addition, he has been a presenter at continuing legal education seminars for the North Carolina Bar Association and other legal organizations. Mr. Speaks is the author of The North Carolina Auto Injury Book.  He has written other books and articles for lawyers and non-lawyers about car accident, persoanl injury and workers' compensation claims.

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Lou was raised in Fayetteville. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and received his law degree from Campbell University. He served as an assistant district attorney in Mecklenburg County. Lou then moved in the private sector, joining a civil litigation defense firm handling workers’ compensation cases representing employers and insurance companies.. Eventually, he moved into plaintiff's work joining a personal injury firm, he helped open in Charlotte, representing injured employees as they pursued their workers’ compensation claims against their employers and the insurance carriers.. In 2014, he opened his own firm with the goal of using his years of experience in both plaintiff and defense work to continue advocating for injured workers as they navigate the workers' compensation system.. Lou is active member of his church, a member of the Mecklenburg County Bar's Grievance and Fee Dispute Committee and volunteers as a coach for youth sports.

Marcus Spake, Of Counsel (Licensed in NC, Located outside of the US), was born and raised in western Lincoln County, North Carolina, where his family has deep roots. He is fluent in Spanish, dedicated to his craft, and fights aggressively for his clients’ best interests.. During his legal career, Marcus has represented both injured workers and defendants in workers’ compensation claims, giving him an insider view on how to pursue justice for his clients. Before law, Marcus worked in construction, on a farm, as a chef, and teaching high school Spanish, which taught him the pride of working hard for a common goal– a value he brings to his cases. Marcus graduated from Appalachian State University before getting his law degree at Charlotte School of Law. He completed the prestigious E. A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders through the John Locke Foundation and was named a 2020 Super Lawyers Rising Star in Workers’ Compensation.. Marcus is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the Mecklenburg County Bar Association, and, the Hispanic National Bar Association. When he’s not practicing law, Marcus can be found spending time with his wife and their two cats or out in the woods camping.. *Prior results do not guarantee any future outcomes. After recovery is made, attorney fees will be computed before deduction of incurred expenses. For more information on criteria for selection, please click the links of awards.

Since 1993, Richard "Rick" Anderson has been an attorney in Charlotte, NC, representing clients in upholding justice pertaining to medical negligence, workers’ compensation, and catastrophic injury. He has earned a spot in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum after successfully litigating settlements over $1 million. Rick has been associated with significant cases involving medical negligence and malpractice. When he accepts your case, Rick makes a personal commitment to you and uses his 27 years of knowledge and experience to advance your lawsuit to achieve a successful outcome.. Rick is a native Charlottean. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1990 and his Juris Doctorate law degree from the Wake Forest University School of Law in 1993.. In 1993 Rick began his law career as an associate with Price & Smith Attorneys at Law in Charlotte, NC. After six years, in 1999, he was named as a partner with the firm. In 2017, Rick founded Price Petho & Anderson Attorneys at Law, where he practiced until 2020. In September of 2020, Rick merged with Attorney, Mark Sumwalt founding the Sumwalt Anderson Law Firm.

Harold Staley has enjoyed a successful career as a proven litigator. Prior to joining Elrod Pope Law Firm in 2002, Harold worked at the law office for the now-Honorable Robert E. Watson in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. From there, he came upstate and served as Assistant Solicitor under former Solicitor/now Elrod Pope partner, Tommy Pope for the 16th Judicial Circuit. Harold now handles personal injury litigation for the firm.

Attorney Bryan N. Sanchez is licensed to practice law in both South Carolina and North Carolina.  Mr. Sanchez is also licensed to practice before the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina.. Mr. Sanchez is bilingual in both Spanish and English.  Mr. Sanchez represents all types of injured clients- whether they were hurt at work (“hurt on the job”), hurt in a car wreck or hurt by way of slip and fall.  Personal Injury is what Mr. Sanchez loves and knows best.  He is very passionate when it comes to helping his clients.. Mr. Sanchez is originally from South Florida but now has found a home in the Mecklenburg County/York County area.   Mr. Sanchez obtained his undergraduate degree at Florida International University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts with a triple major in Finance, Management, and International Business.  Mr. Sanchez attended the Charlotte School of Law, where he was a Dean's List award recipient and graduated early.. Mr. Sanchez’s worker’s compensation practice consists of appearing before the North Carolina Industrial Commission and the South Carolina Workers Compensation Commission.  These are the trial courts for workers compensation claims.  Mr. Sanchez works to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients.. Mr. Sanchez has been able to obtain six-figure settlements for clients who have been injured at work and loves helping out the injured as they go through this difficult time of their life.  Mr. Sanchez has a lot of experience handling various types of injury cases - he is most intrigued by traumatic brain injuries (TBI), back injuries (herniated discs, pinched nerves, etc.), amputations (partial or full), Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD/CRPS) and wrongful death claims.

Moss Berg Injury Lawyers has extensive knowledge in personal injury, Insurance Defense Law, Corporate Law and Intellectual Property. Having left the defense side, Marcus Berg now takes that experience and is committed to assist injured victims.. Marcus Berg focuses practice within:. Marcus Berg is admitted to practice in the state of Nevada and the Federal Districts of Nevada and Colorado as well as the United States Supreme Court. Marcus is also a member of the Nevada and Clark County Bar Associations, the Nevada Justice Association, American Justice Association and Citizens For Justice.. In addition, Marcus is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. This means Marcus is associated with less than 1% of attorneys who have won million and multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements.