North Carolina Lawyers Ryan Smith to Samuel Kilgore

Firm: RTS Law Group

715 East Blvd. , Charlotte , North Carolina 28203

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Speeding Ticket, Car Accident, Sex Crime, Drug Crime, Wrongful Death, Trucking Accident, Motorcycle Accident, Litigation, Lawsuits & Disputes, Divorce, Family, White Collar Crime, Licensing, Domestic Violence, Personal Injury, Violent Crime, Expungement, Guardianship

I love competition and thrive on being a trial lawyer.  I'm known as the 'DWI Guy' and 100% own it.  It's what I do.  I'm in the Legal Elite Hall of Fame as my colleagues voted me as North Carolina's Top Criminal Law Attorney in 2016.  I appreciate all the awards and recognition, from serving on Law Review to Business NC's Top 30 Under 30, to Super Lawyers, to the National Trial Lawyer's Top 40 Under 40, but it's helping people that makes me truly happy.. What will become clear after speaking with me?. [1] I'm direct and strategically-aggressive.. [2] My niche is getting people (Judges, Lawyers, DA's Office, etc.) to say "Yes" when they don't want to.. [3] Our custom internal-process and checks & balance systems will be relieving.. Being a certified NBA Player Agent (NBPA), the time I don’t spend battling it out in court, I spend either recruiting NBA prospects or reliving my glory days on the basketball court.  I’ve been the Commissioner of the Mecklenburg County Lawyer Basketball League for years.  Check out the photo-section for our recent Championship portrait.  You’ll have the opportunity to hold our 50lb. gavel as it’s proudly displayed as soon as you walk in our building.. I’m a West Virginia native who fights to the end.  I started my professional career in the Corporate & Investment Banking world.  Although very interesting, I didn’t know my personal end-game until I formed RTS Law Group.  Our employees are sharp, passionate, and feel like they are members of my family (some actually are).  This has all been a dream-come-true.  I’m looking forward to fighting on your behalf.

Firm: The Spagnola Law Firm P.L.L.C.

100 S Elm St   Ste 430 North  27401 , Greensboro , North Carolina 27214

Practice Areas: Adoption,Bankruptcy,Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Family ,Traffic Violations

Firm: Johnson, Hearn, Vinegar, Gee and Glass, PLLC

Two Hannover Square   434 Fayetteville Street No , Raleigh , North Carolina 27513

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Estate Planning,Legislation

Firm: Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP

6000 Fairview Road , Charlotte , North Carolina 28210

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Firm: Coleman, Gledhill, Hargrave and Peek, P.C.

129 East Tryon Street   PO Drawer 1529 North C , Hillsborough , North Carolina 27278

Practice Areas: Construction ,Contracts,Criminal Defense ,Trusts

Firm: Yelton, Farfour, McCartney, Lutz & Craig, P.A.

223 E. Chestnut Street , Asheville , North Carolina 28801

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Personal Injury, Real Estate , Traffic Violations, Business

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Firm: Venn Law Group

6302 Fairview Rd, Ste 580 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28210

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Mergers & Acquisitions

Business owners need a lawyer that understands their businesses, not just the requirements of the law. They need an attorney who understands the difficulties of assessing business risks, allocating resources, and setting goals, as well as one who can connect them with other advisors to help them prosper and grow.. Before pursuing a law degree, Eric earned an MBA and gained valuable business experience working as a management accountant and project manager. That experience provides him with additional insights into the business-related obstacles faced by our clients and the many issues that they need to consider every day. Combining his practical industry knowledge with over 18 years as an attorney in the Charlotte area, he regularly helps clients to assess those legal and business risks, set priorities, and move forward to grow their businesses. Additionally, Eric firmly believes in helping his clients and the community build connections that result in meaningful relationships. You can often find Eric giving presentations, writing topical articles, and participating in various business groups, such as the Employers’ Association.. Furthermore, Eric uses this knowledge and his 38+ years of competitive martial arts experience to help the firm’s clients drive toward their goals, whatever they may be.. Eric’s practice covers an array of business matters, including:. Mergers & AcquisitionsSuccession and Exit PlanningBusiness Partner Agreements and IssuesBusiness FormationsFranchisingContract NegotiationsStrategic PlanningEmployment Issues for Employers

Firm: Northen Blue, L.L.P.

1414 Raleigh Road   435 North  27 , Chapel Hill , North Carolina 27515

Practice Areas: Banking & Finance

Firm: DeMayo Law Offices, LLP

1211 E. Morehead Street , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Samantha Clark Aktug has practiced Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability Law for over 20 years. Her skill and knowledge of the law is apparent in her track record. She has helped thousands of clients with multi-million dollar settlements, developing a reputation that speaks for itself.. Ms. Clark Aktug's work is now solely dedicated to Workers' Compensation claims. Helping victims of workplace injury is more than just her profession; it's her passion. Her attention to detail and commitment to justice is evident in how she maximizes her clients' compensation.. Clark Aktug graduated with a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and earned her J.D. from the Catholic University Columbus School of Law.

Firm: Davis Woods Law, PLLC

1001 Elizabeth Avenue , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Family

ATTORNEY DAVIS-WOODS graduated from high school Summa Cum Laude in 2001. Her education continued at North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC on a full academic scholarship. She studied abroad at the Universidad Internacional Centre de Bilingue in Cuernavaca, Mexico in the summer of 2003. Attorney Davis-Woods received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law Enforcement in 2005, both Summa Cum Laude. While attending NCCU, she pledged Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Alpha Lambda Chapter) in the Spring of 2004.. Attorney Davis-Woods was on the Dean's list and performed over 250 hours of community service while at NCCU. She worked at the NCCU Academic Community Service Learning Program and the Office of Public Relations. She joined in with different organizations, sororities and fraternities in organizing a 2 mile walk to the poles for the national, state and local elections in the fall of 2004. She was a member of the NCCU branch of the NAACP, Student Government Association Senior Class Treasurer, Political Science Club, Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society, Criminal Justice club and was Miss NCCU NABCJ (National Association of Blacks in Criminal Justice) 2004-2005.. Attorney Davis-Woods attended NCCU School of Law and earned her Juris Doctor in 2008. During her matriculation at NCCU SOL, she interned for Monks Law Firm, Hardison and Associates, Mecklenburg County Public Defender’s Office and the Durham County Public Defender’s Office. She was a member of the Public Interest Law Organization, Black Law Student Association, Native American Law Student Association, the Innocence Project, Criminal Litigation Clinic, General Externship Clinic, Small Business Clinic, Pro bono Law Clinic, North Carolina Volunteer Income Tax Assistance volunteer, Alternative Dispute Resolution Clinic, Trial Advocacy Board, Student Bar Association Representative for Law School Relations and External Affairs Committee and Class of 2008 Vice President. She volunteered at the Durham Rescue Mission, Pettigrew Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center and as a Christmas Interviewer for the Salvation Army. Through the Street Law Course in conjunction with the Future Lawyers and Leaders of America organization, Attorney Davis-Woods coached two teams from Lowe’s Grove and Shepard Middle School for a Mock Trial Competition between the two schools.. Attorney Davis-Woods was an Assistant Public Defender for two years and is currently in private practice with her own law firm for 12+ years. She is a Notary Public and a member of the NC State Bar, Federal Western District of North Carolina, Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the John S. Leary Bar Association, the Mecklenburg County Bar Association.

Firm: Charlotte Estate Planning

7300 CARMEL EXECUTIVE PARK DR , Charlotte , North Carolina 28226

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

North Carolina native Ryan D. Stump is an accomplished Estate Planning lawyer with over 12 years of experience in the legal profession and a passion for helping clients achieve peace of mind knowing their family, wealth, and assets are protected for the future.. Ryan handles a wide range of Estate Planning matters, from Wills and Trusts to Powers of Attorney and estate tax planning. Whether you want to create a comprehensive Estate plan, draft a Will to ensure your assets are disbursed per your wishes, establish a Trust for your loved ones, or ensure your affairs will be properly managed in the future through the use of Powers of Attorney, Ryan can guide you as you prepare for the future. Ryan emphasizes a tailored, personal approach to estate planning and believes working as a team is the best way to meet client goals — not some cookie-cutter solution.. BackgroundRyan received his bachelor’s degree from Campbell University, majoring in Trust and Investment Management and minoring in Financial Planning. After beginning his career as a Trust Officer with Regions Morgan Keegan, he returned to school and received a law degree from Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law.. Real-World ExperienceMr. Stump’s real-world experience sets him apart as an Estate Planning attorney in Charlotte. His educational background prepared him to implement and develop sophisticated tax, financial, and Estate Planning strategies. As a Trust Officer, he provided hands-on guidance to clients regarding trust and estate matters.. Ryan has personally dealt with the fallout from family members who failed to properly plan while they were alive. He understands the common pitfalls of poor planning and knows how Estate Planning documents are administered from a practical perspective. This experience and know-how fuel Mr. Stump’s enthusiasm for helping others provide for their loved ones and protect their assets while navigating the complex area of Estate Planning.. Outside the office, Ryan likes to play golf, scuba dive, travel, and spend time with family and friends.

Firm: Sabrina Winters, Attorney at Law, PLLC

6406 Carmel Road, Suite 301 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28226

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I am often asked why I practice in an area of law that is filled with so much sadness, grief, and heart-wrenching conversations. It’s a legitimate question especially if you know me. The truth is, I am very emotional. I am a crier; I feel my emotions strongly. I am immensely empathetic to people. After the passing of my uncle, I saw these descriptors of myself not as flaws anymore but as true strengths...strengths others could rely on and depend on.. Good and bad “things” happen every day to every one of us. These “things” are what make us who we are. How we allow the “things” to affect our lives is what shapes our future. My uncle’s passing twenty years ago was my “thing”. It was the “thing” that mapped out my future.. My uncle had a great sense of humor and a lackadaisical attitude about life. The kids in the neighborhood called him the “Candy Man” because every time he came to visit, he would have a trunk full of candy to pass out to all of us! He never forgot a birthday…ever!!! Without fail there would be money taped to the inside of our card with a “silly self-portrait” he would draw of himself.. My uncle was happy to a fault. Nothing ever concerned him; nothing ever had a sense of urgency for him. Life was life and it was what it was going to be. He was a happy man during his life. The unanswerable question has always been and will always be…was he happy at the end of his life? I don’t know the answer to that and yet I was there when he took his last breath. I think of him often and always wonder what he must have been thinking? Was his pain anything like the heartache his family went through having to watch him slowly lose a little bit of himself?. I questioned so much; questions which after twenty years still cannot be answered. Was he regretting brushing me aside when I would try to talk to him about getting his documents in place? If he had to do it over again, would he? Would it make a difference to him knowing at the end how emotionally beaten my father was after he died? Would he have done anything differently if he knew the heartbreak his family would suffer not being able to help him with his pain? What if he knew those that he held dear to his heart would be petty about the “stuff” he left behind?. It was gut-wrenching to see my father watch his brother die and wonder what my uncle was thinking as he saw us all by his bedside. Was he proud of the funeral and service we had for him or was he up in Heaven laughing at all of us because we were all such emotional fools? Did we do what he wanted?. No family should ever have to live with the burden of having to make the decisions my father had to make. We felt alone and hopeless with so many questions yet no one made any efforts to answer any for us. No one should live with doubt; always asking themselves if they did the right thing. No loved one should bear the pain of watching a family member die when there are so many alternate ways in which to manage their end of life.. The Firm’s purpose is to be the hand you reach for to guide you in planning for the worst day of your life and the hand your family holds during the worst day of their life.

Firm: The Blain Law Firm PC

416 McCullough Drive , Charlotte , North Carolina 28262

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: S.Toney Law, PLLC

301 East John Street #2310 , Matthews , North Carolina 28105

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

A public servant, an individual who serves at the pleasure of the public; Sable has always felt her best when being able to help others in need. As a former Pitt County prosecutor, she has had the opportunity to tailor justice in a more progessive form, better suited to fit today's social and economic climate. She founded S.Toney Law on the basic principle of putting the "just" back into justice, which simply means helping those in need and advocating for what is right and fair. Her Grandfather was a beacon of light and she approaches every client with his words of wisdom in mind "people are prone to forget what you say, they are prone to forget what you do; But they seldom forget how you make them feel.". Call us today at and let's see how we can help you!

Firm: Winiker Law Firm, PLLC

435 E Morehead St , Charlotte , North Carolina 28202

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Mr. Winiker is an experienced trial attorney who defends individuals and businesses in state and federal white-collar criminal cases. He counsels clients in pre-trial negotiations with the United States Department of Justice, counsels clients under investigation by the FBI, IRS, SEC and other federal and state agencies, and regularly defends people charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.He is a former federal and state prosecutor who is admitted to practice in North Carolina, the United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of North Carolina, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Ninth Circuits.He has successfully argued cases that have appeared in published decisions in both federal appellate circuits (See United States v. Goforth, 546 F.3d 712 (4th Cir. 2008)- Pre-trial release of person accused of federal crime)As a former Assistant United States Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice, Mr. Winiker prosecuted a wide variety of federal crimes, represented federal agencies in civil litigation, and was responsible for tracing and seizing criminal funds nationally and internationally. He served as an Assistant Director for the Cybercrimes section of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Education and coordinated nationwide training on computer forensics, internet fraud, and computerized courtroom presentations and discovery management.Mr. Winiker is also a former Assistant District Attorney with the Charlotte Mecklenburg District Attorney’s Office.He is a graduate of Wake Forest University  – Gonzaga University School of Law, cum laude – and is a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Persian Gulf War.

Firm: Wyrick Robbins Yates & Ponton, LLP

The Summit 4101 Lake Boone Trail, Ste. 300 , Raleigh , North Carolina 27607

Practice Areas: Corporate , Securities , Business

Firm: Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo, LLP

6000 Fairview Road , Charlotte , North Carolina 28210

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: The Law Office of Ryan M. Watson, PLLC

4108 Park Road, Suite 220 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28209

Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Ryan is a former Mecklenburg County and Cabarrus County Assistant District Attorney with more than 15 years experience in both District and Superior Court. He has successfully tried hundreds of cases in District Court and approximately twenty-five trials by jury in Superior Court.. He now uses that extensive experience and inside knowledge of the criminal justice system to defend those charged with traffic and criminal offenses. Every criminal or traffic offense is serious. Even something as minor as a traffic ticket can have long lasting consequences if not handled properly. Contact Ryan today to discuss your case.

Firm: Price, Petho & Anderson, PLLC

1430 Elizabeth Ave , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Advocate for the injured.  Exerienced trial lawyer. 30+ cases tried to verdict.

Firm: Van Winkle Law Firm

11 North Market Street , Asheville , North Carolina 28801

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I am a licensed North Carolina and Tennessee attorney and a principal within the Van Winkle Law Firm's Trusts & Estates practice group. I focus my practice in the areas of probate law, trust and estate planning, estate adminiatration and related matters on appeal.. I work with clients to determine their planning goals and strive to develop customized estate plans tailored to fit each client's needs. This planning by using the following estate planning "tools":. - Wills. - Revocable ("Living") Trusts. - Irrevocable Trusts. - Health Care Power Attorney. - General Power of Attorney. - Living Wills