North Carolina Lawyers Gregory M. to Haden Knox

Firm: Gregory Byrd

214 Dick Street   B North  28302 , Fayetteville , North Carolina 28301

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor ,Government Agencies,Health Care & Hospitalization,Transportation

Firm: Mendini Law Firm

9121 Four Acre Court , Charlotte , North Carolina 28210

Practice Areas: Real Estate, Wills, Corporate

G. Jon Mendini, Esq. born Charlotte, NC, September 26, 1965,Educated, University of South Carolina School of Law, J.D., Law, Columbia, SC, 1991, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, B.A., Political Science, Charlotte, NC, 1988, Charlotte Catholic High School, Charlotte, NC, 1984, St. Ann’s School, Charlotte, NC, 1980.. Admitted to Practice, North Carolina General Court of Justice, 1991, United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina, 1991. Member, 26th Judicial District (Mecklenburg County) Bar, The North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Bar Association. Practice Areas: Wills, Trusts and Estates;  Corporate Formation and Business Law;  Residential and Commercial Real Estate Practice.

Firm: Hartsell & Williams, P.A.

P. O. Box 368 , Concord , North Carolina 28026

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

Jay is a partner in the firm of Hartsell and Williams PA and has been practicing with the firm since 1998. Jay handles an array of legal matters in many different areas such as speeding tickets, traffic violations, DWIs, drug cases, misdemeanors and felonies. Jay also handles matters in the civil arena from personal injury to domestic/family matters.. Jay takes pride in working with clients and understanding their individual needs and strives to help them understand what they are facing and provide them with the options and education to make informed decisions.. “Practicing law allows me to serve others and my community. Years ago, I was blessed to have people in my life willing to stand up and speak for me when I was unable. I am glad that I can now do the same for others.”. Jay has handled matters both as a prosecutor in the Mecklenburg County District Attorney’s office and as a defense attorney in private practice.  This unique experience of handling matters provides him with an insight that few others are provided.. Jay successfully handles and tries cases involving traffic violations/matters, DWIs, misdemeanors, felonies ranging from low level felonies such as drug charges to First Degree Capital Murder.  In the civil courts his success includes matters involving personal injury, breach of contract, domestic and family matters and other civil litigation issues in District and Superior Court. His experience in worker’s compensation cases include trials and hearings before the Deputy Commissioners.. Jay successfully represents the Cabarrus County Department of Human Services in the areas of child protection services, adult protections services and the establishment and enforcement of child support.

Firm: Mullen Holland & Cooper, P.A.

Po Box 488 , Gastonia , North Carolina 28053

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation

Firm: Ferikes & Bleynat, PLLC

48 Patton Avenue, Suite 300 , Asheville , North Carolina 28801

Practice Areas: Mediation

Greg Johnson is a North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission Certified Superior Court Mediator. He is a 1995 graduate of Mississippi College School of Law, and holds an undergraduate degree in Business Management from Mississippi State University. Prior to coming to North Carolina in 2005, Greg was a private practice attorney focusing on catastrophic personal injury cases, pharmaceutical/drug litigation, insurance bad faith claims and other consumer related cases in both state and federal court.. Following 20 years experience as a trial attorney, Greg is now focusing a portion of his practice to helping resolve conflict out of court through independent prelitigation mediation and negotiation, and providing pretrial mediation services as a mediator.. Greg has more than two decades of mediation experience and has been very successful in assisting clients to resolve conflicts at the mediation stage through negotiation.

Firm: Martin & Jones, PLLC

4140 Parklake Avenue , Raleigh , North Carolina 27612

Practice Areas: Mesothelioma & Asbestos

Forest has been practicing law for twenty-five years. He spent the first six years of his career as a partner with a large "defense" law firm mainly defending large corporations in civil lawsuits. Seeing the inequalities that existed in the justice system between wealthy and powerful companies and regular people, Forest was motivated to change his law practice, join Martin & Jones and help level the playing field for ordinary, hard-working people and their families.. With the experience Forest gained from defending lawsuits, he now represents people who have been severely injured or families of those killed due to the negligence of others.  Forest has tried lawsuits for his clients to successful jury verdicts in numerous states, including North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas. He has also successfully represented clients in lawsuits filed in Georgia, New Jersey, Tennessee, Ohio, Alabama, Minnesota, Florida, Utah and Illinois. Forest has argued appellate cases in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Court of Appeals.. Forest has obtained verdicts or negotiated settlements for his clients from corporations in the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, medical, railroad, and trucking industries. He continues to represent clients in a wide variety of cases, including asbestos disease, defective drug, professional negligence, and the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA).. Forest was lead counsel in a case in which he won what was reported to be the single largest FELA asbestos disease verdict in the country on behalf of a CSX railroad worker who contracted the asbestos related lung cancer, mesothelioma. Forest has also obtained other verdicts or negotiated settlements for his railroad worker clients against various railroads in numerous states.. Forest has been recognized by his peers as a Best Lawyer in America since 2008. He has also been chosen for inclusion in North Carolina Super Lawyers since 2010.  Forest has achieved the highest attorney rating, "AV," by Martindale-Hubbell, an independent legal services company whose peer-review attorney ratings service is an objective indicator that an attorney has the highest ethical standards and professional ability. What these accolades and ratings do not show is Forest's commitment to and compassion for his clients.. Forest has held leadership positions in the NC Advocates for Justice, and NC Bar Association and has been a speaker at seminars sponsored by these and other legal organizations.  He is a fellow of the Trial Lawyers Honorary Society of the Litigation Counsel of America.

Firm: Beaver Holt Sternlicht Glazier Britton & Courie, PA

230 Green Street   Post Office Drawer 2275 North , Fayetteville , North Carolina 28301

Practice Areas: Civil Rights

Firm: The Gwendolyn Smith Law Firm

997 S McPherson Church Road , Fayetteville , North Carolina 28303

Practice Areas: Appeals

The Gwendolyn Smith Law Firm is a solo boutique with specific practice emphasis in the areas of veteran disability appeals, immigrations and social security. Attorney Smith is dedicated to serving and protecting clients' legal rights.  Whether you seek representation regarding (federal) employee discrimination matters, the veteran's disability appellate process, a visa or citizenship issue or a social security disability claim you need competent legal counsel who will work earnestly and zealously to protect and defend your rights throughout the legal process. Attorney Smith is a accredited VA attorney. Additionally, Attorney Smith is a member of four federal bars; the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims,  the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The Gwendolyn Smith Law Firm is your legal advocate.. This Gwendolyn Smith Law Firm is founded on the principles of accountability, accessibility and responsibility. Attorney Smith is committed to protecting clients' rights, thereby holding their adversaries accountable and leveling the playing field to ensure that her clients have the best chance at a successful outcome. As such, the guiding force of this law firm is access to fair and qualified legal representation.. The Gwendolyn Smith Law Firm is a Federal Practice.  Attorney Smith is not admitted in NC. Attorney Smith is admitted in DC.

344 Maple Ave , Burlington , North Carolina 27215

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

I was born and raised in Kinston, North Carolina.  Shortly after graduating from High School, I enlisted for a 6 year stint in the US Navy where I served as a Firecontrolman.  During that time, I did two Mediterranean Deployments, one North Atlantic Deployment, and several short operations in the Caribbean.. After the Navy, I returned to NC where I began working in the Research Triangle Park at night and attending classes at NCSU in the morning where I eventually obtained an undergraduate degree in Economics.. Immediately upon graduating from NCSU, I was accepted to and began law school at NCCU.  Since graduation, I have spent my time defending those who have been unfortunate enough to come into contact with law enforcement while allegedly committing a bad act.. I also offer help to those who are in need of a simple estate plan or perhaps having some issues with their marriage.

Firm: Southern Environmental Law Center

601 W Rosemary St Unit 220 , Chapel Hill , North Carolina 27516

Practice Areas: Environmental and Natural Resources

Firm: Tosi Law, PLLC

101 N McDowell St , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Mr. Tosi was born and raised in a rural Massachusetts town which supported both dairy and apple production. He worked on both kinds of farm as he grew up in the town. After graduating from Wachusett Regional High School, he attended the University of Vermont in Burlington, VT where he was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity and was Inter-Fraternity Counsel President, and played on the Rugby Club. He earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Comparative Religion and Philosophy in 2000. Mr. Tosi spent the majority of the next year working as a paralegal, which confirmed his desire to become and attorney. He applied to and was accepted at Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, MA where he earned his Juris Doctor. During his time there, he was able to complete 4 legal internships with: The Office of the Attorney General for Massachusetts, Civil Rights Division; Ferguson, Stein, Chambers, Gresham & Sumter, P.A. (a Charlotte, NC law firm), Gillis & Bikofsky, P.C. (Newton, MA); and NC Superior Court Judge William Z. Wood (Winston-Salem, Forsyth County). Mr. Tosi also had the opportunity to represent a client charged with assault in the District Court for Roxbury, MA through a criminal law clinic. Upon graduation from law school, he moved to North Carolina to begin his law career. After applying exclusively for jobs in criminal law, Mr. Tosi was hired as an Assistant Public Defender for Mecklenburg County, NC and began practicing as a criminal defense attorney in October of 2004. He practiced criminal defense with that office for nearly 10 years before founding TOSI LAW, PLLC on July 1st, 2014. Mr. Tosi has made Charlotte his home since 2004 where he and his wife Jennifer, also an attorney, are raising their two sons, and one dog. He plans on improving the community by assisting those who need his expertise in the Charlotte area.

Firm: Groves & Wayne, PC Attorneys At Law

604 Old Providence Rd , Waxhaw , North Carolina 28173

Practice Areas: Business, Personal Injury, Estate Planning

Firm: Daggett Shuler, Attorneys at Law

2140 Country Club Road , Winston-salem , North Carolina 27104

Practice Areas: Workers Compensation

Griff Shuler was motivated to become an attorney by a strong desire to help other people in need. He is an Executive Partner at the firm and is a Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law.. Griff concentrates his practice in Workers’ Compensation claims and complex third party cases. He has extensive experience in handling many different types of workers’ compensation claims before the North Carolina Industrial Commission for over 30 years. He has handled cases involving traumatic brain injury, serious back injuries, neck injuries, severe fractures of the hand, arm, feet or leg, rotator cuff and other shoulder injuries, knee injuries, hip injuries, ligament injuries, cartilage injuries, occupational disease cases, and many other types of work-related injuries.. Griff enjoys educating injured workers regarding their legal rights. He believes in being supportive and compassionate to each client, and he desires to guide them through the entire process of their claim.. Griff is a former college soccer forward, and he was a two-time Academic All-American and Co-Captain of the team. He uses the lifelong skills learned on the soccer field, such as the discipline of training, teamwork, and the reward of winning, to seek excellent outcomes for his clients. Griff and his team of professionals work hard to do everything possible to obtain positive results for Daggett Shuler clients.. Griff has been selected as a North Carolina Super Lawyer in the area of Workers’ Compensation. He has also been recognized as one of the Top Lawyers as published in Triad Business Leader magazine. He is a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and the Workers’ Compensation Trial Lawyers Association.  Griff has also earned a perfect 10.0 Avvo Rating.. Griff is a Past-Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Workers’ Compensation Section Council. He also served two years as the Chair of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Medico-Legal Liaison Committee. The Medico-Legal Liaison Committee is made up of lawyers, doctors, and hospital and medical board administrators. The committee is responsible for periodic review of and revisions to the Medico-Legal Guidelines and for promoting the understanding and cooperation between attorneys and the medical profession.. Areas of Practice:. Workers’ Compensation Law, Disability Law, Personal Injury Law.. Certification:. Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law by the North Carolina State Bar.. Education:. Admitted:. Professional Associations:. Personal Interests:. Griff is a strong believer in good health and fitness. He enjoys sports, travel, music, and spending time with his family. He is active in his church and has served as a church Elder, an adult Sunday School teacher, and a member of the Personnel Committee, as well as other church committees. Griff and his wife have one daughter.

Firm: Law Office of Gretchen Hollar Kirkman

1060 South Main Street , Mount Airy , North Carolina 27030

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: The Wilson Law Firm, PLLC

821 Baxter Street , Charlotte , North Carolina 28202

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Stafford & Heafner

53 1/2 Hillsboro Street , Pittsboro , North Carolina 27312

Practice Areas: Litigation

5121 Parkway Plaza Blvd , Charlotte , North Carolina 28217

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Teague Campbell Dennis and Gorham, L.L.P.

4800 Six Forks Road 300 North  27 , Raleigh , North Carolina 27513

Practice Areas: General Practice

Firm: Plumides, Romano, & Johnson PC

2115 Rexford Rd , Charlotte , North Carolina 28211

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Gregory John Plumides was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. He graduated from Charlotte Country Day School and attended the University of Georgia. At the University of Georgia, he was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society and Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. He received his Juris Doctorate Law Degree from The Cumberland School of Law at Sanford University in 1996 (making the Dean’s List that year).. The Plumides Law Office, which is now Plumides, Romano, Johnson & Cacheris P.C., was originally founded by Gregory’s father, John G. Plumides, over 60 years ago. Gregory first began working for the firm at the age of 16 and is now a Partner in the law practice.. Gregory’s true passion is trying cases, so he has chosen to practice primarily in litigation which includes Criminal, Family, and Personal Injury Law. This areas of practice keep him in the court room, where he can fight for his clients.. Gregory is a very active and respected member of the local Bar. He served as Co-Chairman of the Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association Six years (2010 – 2016). He has served on the Mecklenburg County Criminal Courts Rules Committee and is currently serving on the Mecklenburg County Criminal Courts Committee. In all of these capacities he meets with judges and various court house officials, as a private Bar representative. Gregory has also served on the Mecklenburg County Bar Fee Dispute Committee, Mecklenburg County Bar Candidate Interview Committee and has taught DWI law to local attorneys under a Continuing Legal Education program.

Firm: Knox, Brotherton, Knox & Godfrey

817 East Trade Street , Charlotte , North Carolina 28202

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

H. Edward "Eddie" Knox is the senior managing partner of Knox, Brotherton, Knox & Godfrey. He is a Board Certified Trial Specialist with the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Eddie was chosen by North Carolina attorneys and recognized by Business North Carolina magazine as a Legal Elite in 2003, 2005, and 2006. Eddie has an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, which is a "very high to preeminent" rating among his peers. He is also the recipient of the Super Lawyers Award for 2006 - 2011. In 2008, Eddie was inducted into the General Practice Hall of Fame by the North Carolina Bar Association.. Eddie was a Babcock Scholar and received his juris doctorate at Wake Forest Law School. He graduated from North Carolina State University as the Most Distinguished Graduate in the School of Education. Eddie served as President of both the Law School Student Body and the N.C. State Student Body.. Eddie has also served as chairman of numerous state commissions and local community organizations, including roles as a State Senator as well as Mayor of Charlotte, NC.. Eddie's active practice includes trial work in the area of personal injury, medical malpractice, workers' compensation and condemnation. He and his wife, fellow attorney Frances S. Knox, have been trying personal injury cases for decades with excellent results for their clients.