Walkertown Business Lawyers

W. Scott Harkey
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W. Scott Harkey
Winston Salem, NC Business Law Attorney with 12 years of experience
(336) 733-7767 380 Knollwood St.
Suite 305
Winston Salem, NC 27103
Free ConsultationBusiness, Criminal Defense, Stockbroker Fraud and White Collar Crime
Campbell Law School
Harkey Litigation in North Carolina is managed by W. Scott Harkey, who previously served as a special prosecutor for the Financial Crimes Unit from March 2013 until May 2021. Prior to that, he worked at a law firm in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he defended civil cases. Scott has an impressive track record of successfully trying jury cases in both state and federal courts in North Carolina, and has secured favorable verdicts in multi-million-dollar disputes. He even obtained his first multi-million-dollar judgment at the young age of 28. Since 2013, Scott has tried more complex white-collar cases in North Carolina than...
Robert Anthony Hartsoe
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Robert Anthony Hartsoe
Winston-Salem, NC Business Law Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(336) 390-4774 1068 W. Fourth Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Business, Divorce, Family and Tax
Washington University School of Law
To R. Anthony “Tony” Hartsoe, the law has always felt like a calling, not a job. He loves helping people through some of the toughest moments in their lives. With a family of his own and work experience that dates back to when he was 12 years old, Tony can relate to many of his clients and utilizes his knowledge to aggressively represent them with strength and integrity. He received his Bachelor of the Arts Degree from Oral Roberts University before attending Washington University School of Law. Tony graduated with a Juris Doctor Degree in 1994. Attorney Hartsoe has worked...
Ron Payne
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Ron Payne
Kernersville, NC Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
(336) 283-6198 900 Old Winston Road
Suite 212
Kernersville, NC 27284
Business, Estate Planning, Family and Probate
Wake Forest University
Mr. Payne is the CEO & Managing Partner of Apple Payne Law, PLLC, which he co-founded with retired attorney Bill Apple after owning his own firm Payne Law, PLLC. Mr. Payne's practice areas are estate planning, probate & business advising, and the firm also has family law and real estate teams to serve the full family's needs. Mr. Payne started the practice of law when he founded Payne Law, PLLC after graduation from the Wake Forest University School of Law in 2011. Before attending Wake Forest University School of Law, Mr. Payne attended Florida Coastal School of Law, where he was...
James Stroud
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James Stroud
Winston-Salem, NC Business Law Attorney with 43 years of experience
(336) 724-2600 102 West Third Street, Suite 650
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Family
Wake Forest University School of Law
Keith Stroud is a 25+ year veteran of the practice of law. Keith supports businesses in the Triad, spouses going through a separation and divorce, individuals and couples through estate planning, executors and administrators handling the estate of a loved one, and seniors and their family members in long term care and asset protection matters. He provides a straightforward and comprehensive approach to legal representation, and offers unique solutions designed to meet the goals of his clients.

While Keith’s practice is structured to help his clients avoid litigation, he is first and foremost a trial lawyer. His civil and past criminal...
W Kirk Sanders
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W Kirk Sanders
Winston-Salem, NC Business Law Attorney with 29 years of experience
(336) 768-1515 One Salem Tower
119 Brookstown Ave, Suite 400
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Business, Appeals, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Wake Forest University School of Law
Kirk Sanders litigates estate & trust disputes. Kirk handles condemnation cases (Eminent Domain Lawyers). He and his old firm represented hundreds of clients statewide and led the challenge of the N.C. Map Act as an inverse condemnation by the NCDOT and collected $300,000,000 for clients since 2018. See landmark decisions in Kirby v. NC Department of Transportation, Chappell v. NCDOT, Beroth v. NCDOT, Stimpson v. NCDOT et al. Kirk Sanders handles estate and trust litigation cases and eminent domain matters. Kirk Sanders has successfully litigated Will Contests cases (will caveats) for both the caveators (challengers of the will) and propounders...
Roberta King Latham
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Roberta King Latham
Winston-Salem, NC Business Law Attorney with 21 years of experience
(336) 419-1151 301 N. Maint St
Suite 2605
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Business, Employment, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Wake Forest University School of Law
I care deeply about my clients and work hard for them. I treat each client like royalty. Contact me for a free initial consultation.
Kevin Williams
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Kevin Williams
Winston-Salem, NC Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(336) 793-8459 844 W. Fourth St., Suite 201
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Business, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Wake Forest University School of Law
Kevin opened his own firm in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in early 2014. Prior to that, he practiced for 17 years at other firms where he handled all manner of catastrophic injury cases, business disputes and insurance defense. 
Kevin currently handles all types of injury cases, including tractor trailer collisions, other motor vehicle accidents and medical malpractice cases. In addition, Kevin represents businesses that need a seasoned courtroom litigator to handle contract disputes, employment agreement disputes, shareholder disputes, and business torts, like fraud and misrepresentation. 
Kevin is active in a variety of professional organizations including the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and the American Association for Justice.  He is a member...
Elliot A. Fus
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Elliot A. Fus
Winston-Salem, NC Business Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(336) 293-9000 404 N. Marshall St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Business, Collections, Landlord Tenant and Probate
Wake Forest University School of Law
Donald Richard Pocock
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Donald Richard Pocock
Winston-Salem, NC Business Law Attorney
(336) 774-3324 380 Knollwood St
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Business, Bankruptcy, Construction and Products Liability
Wake Forest University School of Law
James Michael Chironex
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James Michael Chironex
Winston-Salem, NC Business Law Attorney
(336) 777-8081 213 W. 6th St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Business, Animal, IP and Patents
Jonathan Neal Robbins
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Jonathan Neal Robbins
Winston Salem, NC Business Law Attorney
(336) 293-4408 411 N. Cherry St.
Winston Salem, NC 27101
Business
Wake Forest University School of Law
Craig  Principe
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Craig Principe
Winston-Salem, NC Business Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(336) 645-8088 210 S. Cherry Street
Suite 204
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Business, Criminal Defense, Education and Personal Injury
Wake Forest University School of Law
For six years, Craig worked for the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of North Carolina. As an Assistant United States Attorney, he was responsible for conducting criminal investigations and prosecuting cases in federal court. Craig handled cases involving armed robberies, bank robberies, firearms offenses, firearms trafficking and straw purchasing, drug trafficking, drug conspiracies, money laundering, communicating interstate threats, cyberstalking, and assaults on federal officers. As the district’s National Security / Anti-Terrorism Advisory Council Coordinator for two years, he was responsible for investigating violations of federal crimes involving national security, domestic violent extremism, domestic terrorism, and energy facility and...
Robert Lefkowitz
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Robert Lefkowitz
Winston-Salem, NC Business Law Lawyer with 40 years of experience
(336) 813-8357 2150 Country Club Road, Suite 221
Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Business, Bankruptcy and Collections
College of William and Mary
Mark Moir
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Mark Moir
Winston-Salem, NC Business Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
(336) 448-5243 2200 Silas Creek Parkway
Suite 3A
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Business and Real Estate
A general practice set in Ardmore.
Carrie F Vickery
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Carrie F Vickery
Winston-Salem, NC Business Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(336) 777-3480 857 West Fifth Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Business and Family
Elon University
Andrew J. Gerber
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Andrew J. Gerber
Winston-Salem, NC Business Law Lawyer with 35 years of experience
(336) 773-1324 8 W. 3rd Street
Suite 500
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Business, Communications, Estate Planning and IP
Wake Forest University School of Law and Florida State University College of Law
Stafford R. Peebles Jr.
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Stafford R. Peebles Jr.
Winston Salem, NC Business Law Lawyer with 53 years of experience
(336) 416-2719 3535 Buena Vista Road
Winston Salem, NC 27106
Business and Real Estate
Amro Elsayed
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Amro Elsayed
WINSTON SALEM, NC Business Law Lawyer with 3 years of experience
(336) 776-0363 1540 Westbrook Plaza Drive
Suite C
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Business, Family and Immigration
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Attorney Amro Elsayed, Esq., immigrated from Egypt to the United States in 2001 to live the American dream and to advance in his education and career. He attended business college in New York City and then moved to North Carolina. Attorney Elsayed established several businesses and was very engaged in several minority communities advocating for their rights. In 2018, Attorney Elsayed attended law school at North Carolina Central University where he received his Juris Doctorate degree in just two years. Attorney Elsayed is licensed in both North Carolina and Vermont. As an immigrant himself, Attorney Elsayed knows the complex immigration...
Darren S Cranfill
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Darren S Cranfill
Clemmons, NC Business Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
(336) 766-9997 2625 Neudorf Rd.
Suite 700
Clemmons, NC 27012
Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
Wake Forest University School of Law
My areas of private practice include Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Corporate Law, Wills and Estates, Foreclosures, and Family Law.
1994 Graduate Wake Forest University School of Law
Jonathan Paul Ward
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Jonathan Paul Ward
Greensboro, NC Business Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
(336) 282-8848 3203 Brassfield Road
Greensboro, NC 27410
Business, Construction, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of North Carolina School of Law
I am a trial and appellate lawyer based in North Carolina but licensed in NC, VA, and WV. I enjoy taking on different types of challenging cases. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 336-282-8848.
John Meadows
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John Meadows
Winston-Salem, NC Business Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
(336) 765-3121 1560 Westbrook Plaza Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Business, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
University of Dayton School of Law
William Randall Holcomb
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William Randall Holcomb
Greensboro, NC Business Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
(336) 888-8760 377 S. Swing Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27409
Business
At the Law Office of W. Randall Holcomb in Greensboro, NC, Mr. Holcomb handles a variety of legal matters, including Business Law, Contracts, Corporate Governance, Transactions, and Commercial litigation. I have represented clients in numerous complex situations. Whether you are looking to discuss a potential business litigation case or are unsure about how to structure your new company and need a business lawyer's guidance, I am prepared to offer the personalized legal advice that you and your business deserve.
Mr. Jack Alex Thornton
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Mr. Jack Alex Thornton
Winston-Salem, NC Business Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
(336) 768-3200 3400 Healy Drive
Suite 100
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Business and Estate Planning
Elon University
Ryan S. Luft
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Ryan S. Luft
Greensboro, NC Business Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
(336) 638-1789 806 Green Valley Road
Suite 200
Greensboro, NC 27408
Business, IP and Trademarks
Boston University School of Law and State University of New York - Binghamton
Ryan Luft is the Managing Member of Luft Tumlin PLLC and is licensed to practice law in New York and North Carolina. His law practice is focused on contracts, trademark applications, oppositions, and disputes, and every day legal matters that affect businesses. Ryan and his colleagues maintain a blog devoted to trademark and copyright law: www.nctrademarklawyers.com and a website at luft-tumlin.com.
Thomas Roupas Jr
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Thomas Roupas Jr
Greensboro, NC Business Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(336) 272-7272 119 N Greene St.
Suite 100
Greensboro, NC 27401
Business, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Family
University of Florida
Tom has successfully litigated both jury and bench trials In Superior, District, and Magistrate Courts in North Carolina. Primary areas include family law, general civil litigation Including business disputes and personal injury, real property disputes, criminal defense Including traffic tickets, and wills and estates.
Timothy Dugan
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Timothy Dugan
Eden, NC Business Law Attorney with 9 years of experience
(336) 623-3138 640 Fagg Drive
Eden, NC 27288
Business, Estate Planning, Family and Personal Injury
Elon University
As a trial lawyer, I have considerable experience representing persons in both the criminal and civil courts.

My practice focuses on litigation, including personal injury, family law, and general civil litigation matters. We represent business owners, consumers, and injured persons.

My practice also includes business formations, contract drafting and review, and estate planning.
Benjamin Davis Ridings
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Benjamin Davis Ridings
Greensboro, NC Business Law Lawyer with 17 years of experience
(336) 379-1390 301 North Elm Street, Suite 700
Greensboro, NC 27401
Business, Appeals, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Ben Ridings a Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. He is a member of the firm practicing primarily in the areas of workers’ compensation and general civil litigation.

Ben graduated from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts, with Honors and Distinction, in History. He received his law degree from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2007, where he served as Articles and Comments Editor of the First Amendment Law Review and interned with The Honorable Robin E. Hudson of...
Matthew F. Altamura
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Matthew F. Altamura
Asheboro, NC Business Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(336) 405-8080 515 West Salisbury Street
Suite C
Asheboro, NC 27203
Business, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
George Mason University School of Law

A self-described 'nerd,' Matt is well-versed in economics, physics, chemistry, engineering, construction, technology, medicine, and more. Once a student with near perfect SAT and LSAT exam scores, Matt double-majored in economics and philosophy at The College of William & Mary, later becoming an economics scholar in Germany while obtaining his J.D. at the George Mason University School of Law. As an attorney, Matt has harnessed his love of learning into an exceptional ability to master each intricacy of his complex cases, and to easily go toe-to-toe with every expert witness he encounters.

These unique talents have served Matt's clients very...
Mr. Albert Loch Saslow
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Mr. Albert Loch Saslow
Greensboro, NC Business Law Attorney with 15 years of experience
(336) 379-1390 301 North Elm Street
Suite 700
Greensboro, NC 27401-2149
Business, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Family
Elon University School of Law
Loch Saslow is a 2009 graduate of Elon University School of Law’s inaugural class. Loch joined Hill, Evans, Jordan & Beatty following admission that year. Loch is a trial lawyer. He focuses his practice primarily in the areas of family law, bankruptcy, civil disputes, including business matters, and contractual issues, as well as Wills, Estates & Trusts.

A native of Greensboro, North Carolina, Loch holds a B.A. in History from Furman University in 2006 where he served as Community Service Chair of Sigma Nu Fraternity, played Club Lacrosse, and coached lacrosse at Riverside High School in Greenville,...
Angie Stoker Rogers
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Angie Stoker Rogers
Yadkinville, NC Business Law Lawyer
(336) 518-1630 PO Box 158
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Business, Probate, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law
Community connections run deep for Angie, whose family has lived in the Yadkin Valley region for several generations. As a former prosecutor and founder of the Public Interest Law Foundation during law school, where she attended on a prestigious merit-based scholarship, Angie has a deep passion for protecting the most vulnerable in the community. That abiding sense of commitment, alongside her sharp legal judgment and astute attention to detail, makes her an effective legal advocate for her clients.
David Cole Phelps
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David Cole Phelps
Asheboro, NC Business Law Attorney with 11 years of experience
(919) 200-0822 624 S. Fayetteville St.
Suite F-9
Asheboro, NC 27203
Business, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Traffic Tickets
North Carolina Central University
D. Cole Phelps manages our office in the northeastern part of the state. Attorney Phelps is a native of Washington County, and he returned to his home community to serve and give back. After winning his first primary election with over 62% of the votes, he later became the youngest county commissioner at the time of his election to serve in any of North Carolina’s 100 counties. During his first term of office, he was selected by his fellow board members as vice chairman and then chairman. Currently, he is serving his second term of office as a member of...
Anthony S. Privette
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Anthony S. Privette
Statesville, NC Business Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(704) 872-8125 3475 E Broad St
Statesville, NC 28625
Business, Personal Injury, Real Estate and Workers' Comp
Campbell Law School
Mr. Privette has developed a diversified law practice and is capable of handling your legal needs. He is experienced in business and civil litigation, advising clients with respect to establishing business corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships as well as buying or selling a business, assisting clients with employment issues such as wrongful denial of benefits (unemployment, disability, or workers compensation), discrimination and sexual harassment. Mr. Privette represents individuals who have suffered the effects of personal or workplace injuries and represents clients zealously to ensure that they attain the compensation they deserve. He offers clients real estate services including but not...
Everett Saslow Jr
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Everett Saslow Jr
Greensboro, NC Business Law Attorney with 48 years of experience
(336) 379-1390 301 North Elm Street, Suite 700
Greensboro, NC 27401
Business, Bankruptcy and Real Estate
University of North Carolina School of Law
Rett Saslow's is a North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization Certified Specialist in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law since 1996. His law practice is primarily directed to assisting people through bankruptcy, business law, transactional matters, creditors' rights, collections, and commercial real estate. Rett advises clients on business issues and corporate law; assists clients in acquisitions, sales, financing and leasing transactions; and represents clients in Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. A native of Greensboro, North Carolina, Rett attended public schools in Greensboro, and Davidson College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill....
W. Carey Parker
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W. Carey Parker
Statesville, NC Business Law Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(704) 871-0300 242 E. Broad St.
Statesville, NC 28677
Business, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
North Carolina Central University
W. Carey Parker was born and raised in Statesville, North Carolina. After law school he returned to Statesville to join his father, David P. Parker, practicing law. Carey represents clients in the areas of family law, land litigation, civil litigation and estate planning and probate. Carey is heavily involved in the community he lives in - serving on several non-profit boards and as an elder at his church.
Clark D Tew
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Clark D Tew
Statesville, NC Business Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
(704) 873-2131 113 N. Center St.
Suite 200
Statesville, NC 28677
Business, Agricultural, Civil Rights and Employment
Wake Forest University School of Law
Clark is dedicated to providing his clients with the highest quality representation in civil litigation, employment matters, and appeals without losing sight of small town values or the bottom line.

After earning his juris doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2010, Clark started working in Iredell County. He handles a variety of complex civil litigation cases, including business disputes, real property conflicts, insurance and subrogation claims, contract lawsuits, and employment matters. Throughout his career, Clark has represented clients in the trial and appellate courts of North Carolina, in Federal court, and before Administrative Law Judges, the United States...
James LaRoss Ketner
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James LaRoss Ketner
Advance, NC Business Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
522 N. Hiddenbrooke Dr.
Advance, NC 27006
Business, Divorce, Family and Real Estate
Wake Forest University School of Law
Solo Attorney focusing on Family/domestic law and real estate law providing prompt, professional, courteous service since 1996.
R. Thompson Wright
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R. Thompson Wright
GREENSBORO, NC Business Law Attorney with 49 years of experience
(336) 379-1390 301 North Elm Street, Suite 700
GREENSBORO, NC 27401
Business, Environmental and Real Estate
University of North Carolina School of Law
Tom Wright is a trial lawyer. His practice focuses on a wide area of litigation matters, including environmental litigation, employment law, insurance defense, personal injury, real estate and construction litigation, and estates and trust litigation. He represents clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts, and before federal and state administrative agencies. Mr. Wright advises clients in corporate, environmental and real estate matters and handles transactional matters for a variety individuals and corporations. Mr. Wright graduated from Haverford College with a A.B. in Political Science. In 1975, he received his J.D. with honors from the Law...
John Wright
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John Wright
Greensboro, NC Business Law Attorney with 5 years of experience
(336) 379-1390 301 North Elm Street
Suite 700
Greensboro, NC 27401
Business, Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
Rutgers School of Law-Newark and University of Oregon School of Law
John Wright’s law practice is primarily bringing claims on behalf of people who have been injured in some way by the acts of another. This includes motor vehicle accidents, products liability, catastrophic injury, wrongful death and personal injury that result from another’s negligence or purposeful harm. John also advises clients on business formation, business disputes, buying and selling of businesses and avoiding liability.

John has a background in business consulting. Additionally, he was the head coach for the University of Oregon Men’s lacrosse team and later coached for a number of years at Grimsley High School. He served in the United...
J. Caleb Rogers
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J. Caleb Rogers
Yadkinville, NC Business Law Attorney
(336) 518-1630 PO Box 158
Yadkinville, NC 27055
Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Traffic Tickets
Wake Forest University School of Law
With more than fifteen years of litigation experience, Caleb brings a broad base of legal knowledge to every single client encounter. Representative clients during that time include individuals, families, small businesses, and even large national corporations. Caleb integrates his keen understanding of human interactions with the complexities of legal matters to ensure effective and equitable results.
Matthew L. Benton
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Matthew L. Benton
Statesville, NC Business Law Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(704) 480-3234 335 N Center Street
Statesville, NC 28677
Business, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
University of Alabama School of Law
Matthew attended North Carolina State University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2006 with a Juris Doctorate. He is a partner at Gottholm, Ralston and Benton, PLLC since the firm’s inception in 2014, and was a partner at The Law Offices of Benton & Welborn, PLLC from 2006 until 2011, and The Law Offices of Gottholm, Welborn and Benton, PLLC from 2012-2013. Matthew’s practice primarily focuses on family law, criminal law and civil litigation. Matthew is an experienced litigator, and tries...

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