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In addition to practicing law in Texas and the District of Columbia, I am a former Assoc. Prof. of Business Law at UNC Wilmington (2001-2019) who taught business, entertainment, and international business law.  I earned an LL.M. (Lewis & Clark College, environmental law), J.D. (Southern Methodist University), and M.B.A. (Emory University), worked in private business and academia and for governments, and served as an officer in the U.S. Navy.   I have 25 years of law practice experience plus the education and scholarly work to support you in dealing with legal issues.

Adrian Hebert-Thomas, Esq. is the principal attorney of Hebert-Thomas Law, PLLC. She is a skilled attorney who focuses her practice on advising businesses and entrepreneurs in various aspects of corporate law. Her practice areas encompass Corporate Formation and Governance; Business Law and Technology Transactions; and Mergers & Acquisitions. From business disputes to filing trademark applications, Adrian has the experience to tackle any legal issue your enterprise may encounter.. Adrian has a passion for helping entrepreneurs develop a strong business acumen and providing them with the necessary legal tools to foster and promote their success. Above all, she takes pride in exceeding expectations and nurturing strong, meaningful client relationships. She is always eager to counsel new clients and provide exceptional legal services to satisfy all of their corporate law needs.. If you are seeking legal advice for your business, please contact Adrian at or give her a call at today!

I am a concierge general counsel serving serial entrepreneurs and family enterprises at the corporate and family office level. 100% of my practice is focused on business legal issues and how to provide the best advice for the specific client based on their goals and risk profile. Within the scope of general counsel duties, I provide substantive legal advice regarding contracts, M&A, board governance, and entity structuring, as well as utilize my legal operations experience building out contract management systems, negotiation playbooks, and legal workflows. If needed, I will also help the business source and train attorneys, paralegals, contract officers, and similar legal positions to support the build-out of the company's in-house legal department.

NW Venture Law, PLLC was founded by Jarrett Payne to support small to medium size company business law needs and entrepreneurs in starting their business ventures. He understands what it takes to make a business successful and what legal issues to watch out for. Jarrett has many years experience in negotiating multi-million dollar transactions and managing suppliers for a $54 billion company. He has also successfully helped international clients in their U.S. immigration process.

True North Legal Group is led by its Founding Attorney, Josh Traeger. Service, helping others, and delivering world-class legal advocacy are at the core of Josh’s identity. Growing up, Josh volunteered at local homeless shelters, served as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and was honored as a United Way Volunteer of the Year. When he graduated law school, that same calling to serve led Josh into the United States Air Force. For ten years, Josh served on active duty, traveling the world and handling some of the military’s most serious legal cases. During that time, Josh was awarded multiple Meritorious Service Medals for his commitment to helping others and his dedication to justice.. But Josh knew that in order to serve others well, he needed to have a clear competitive edge. So, he focused relentlessly on improving and refining his trial advocacy skills. In law school, he was awarded a Trial Advocacy Fellowship. This competitive program required Josh to train for hundreds of hours to develop his verbal and written advocacy skills. After graduating law school, and in the first few months of his legal career, Josh received the American Association for Justice’s “Excellence in Trial Advocacy Award,” reserved for the single military officer who demonstrated the highest level of skill in criminal trials. Then, for more than six years, Josh served as an Air Force Senior Trial Counsel, traveling the world and prosecuting the military’s most difficult cases. All told, Josh has prosecuted or defended more than 200 criminal trials, including more than 150 jury trials. He leverages his refined advocacy skills and mountain of trial experience to deliver fantastic results for his clients.. As the Founding Attorney of True North Legal Group, Josh believes in a simple mantra – “always choose the hard right over the easy wrong.” Whether fighting for a client’s rights, presenting a case to a jury, or helping out in his community, Josh is continually focused on providing value and expertise to his clients.. When he’s not busy leading True North Legal Group, Josh enjoys all the outdoor activities that Northern Michigan has to offer – mountain biking, skiing, and camping.. Education. Bachelor of Arts, Wake Forest UniversityJuris Doctor, Loyola University Chicago School of Law- Philp H. Corboy Fellow in Trial Advocacy. Recognition. Excellence in Trial Advocacy Award, American Association of JusticeTwo-Time Recipient of Meritorious Service Medal

Hamid M. Soueidan serves individuals and businesses that are pioneers in their industries. Hamid’s corporate law practice includes advice to clients concerning mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and cross border transactions. His personalized approach leverages the expertise and resources of a large firm while keeping the client at the center of representation.. Hamid represents many businesses impacted by government regulation including those in the healthcare, pharmaceuticals, insurance and the food and beverage industries . Hamid has provided advice to long-term care pharmacies, healthcare professionals, national food and beverage chains, a national retail pharmacy chain, tax professionals and firms, and businesses selling goods and services both domestically and abroad.. Prior to law school, Hamid served as a Field Director for the Speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives. During law school, Hamid worked as a summer associate in Beirut, Lebanon where he assisted companies in establishing a presence in free trade zones. Upon graduating from law school, he founded and managed a midsize litigation firm. As Hamid’s clients and their needs grew he relocated his practice to Clark Hill.. Recent Engagements:. Advised and assited a client with a FDA Food Recall.. Advised and assisted a international autom supplier with a NHTSA Recall.. Advised a client on an eight figure acquisition of his business.. Assisted a client in structuring his company properly to position itself for a large scale food and beverage vending contract.. Lead a team of United States lawyers in pursing an individual that had defrauded investors in India and the United Kingdom.. Managed a team of professionals in clearing a client of any wrongdoing with the IRS Criminal Investigation Unit.Lead a pharmacy audit response resulting in a showing of “no wrongdoing.”. Advised an early stage food and beverage franchise from its inception to now more than 7 locations in under 1 year.. Guided a client who is positioning itself for an acquisition of a national beverage chain.. Represented a client that had funds seized while exiting the United States resulting in a return of 99% of the funds seized.. Advised a United States clothing brand on establishing manufacturing and distribution channels in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.