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Al Patrick
Greenville, NC Attorney with 39 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Wake Forest University School of Law and University of Arkansas School of Law
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Jason Page
WILSON, NC Attorney with 19 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Campbell University
Jason advises families and small businesses in a wide range of issues. His practice includes estate planning and administration, business law, ans real estate. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law.
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Bevin Wall
Newport , NC Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(252) 223-4411
7025 Highway 70, Ocean Way Plaza, Suite F
Newport , NC 28570
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Foreclosure Defense
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Bevin W. Wall, Attorney at Law is a General Practice of Law emphasizing DWI, Traffic & Criminal Defense, Real Estate & Bankruptcy Law, and Wills & Estates.
Located in Newport, North Carolina, the primary jurisdictions of practice are the District & Superior Courts of Carteret & Craven Counties, NC, including Beaufort, Morehead City, Newport, Havelock, New Bern, and the Crystal Coast Beach communities of Atlantic Beach, Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach and Emerald Isle.
A Leader in the Legal Community, the goal of Bevin W. Wall, Attorney at Law is to provide quality legal services to his clients, in an...
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Adrian M. Lapas
Goldsboro, NC Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Consumer, Foreclosure Defense and Social Security Disability
Wake Forest University School of Law
I have been practicing bankruptcy law and consumer law for over twenty years. In addition to looking at the relief that bankruptcy can offer, I also look for claims to assert against creditors. I will pursue claims against creditors for violations of the Fair Debt Collections Act, the North Carolina debt collection statute, Truth in Lending and RESPA violations. I also pursue mortgage servicing abuses arising under Regulation X. I am a board certified specialist in consumer bankruptcy law. I am also a two-time graduate of Max Gardner's nationally featured "bankruptcy boot camp" and have...
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Philip J. Clarke III
Morehead City, NC Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Campbell Law School
"Give me liberty or give me death." I get that. Over the last 20+ years, I have represented many many clients, young, old, all walks of life, charged with crimes (some rightly, some-wrongly, some both) For many, their quality of life is suddenly gone, because they are incarcerated, and cannot make bond. For those folks, the powerful and slow machine that is our legal system begins its punishment long before any guilt is proven-- the accused is isolated, and their ability to help themselves is very limited, perhaps especially in finding a good lawyer. If ...
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Justin P. Enecks
Morehead City, NC Attorney with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Elon University
Justin has been defending criminal defendants in Carteret County since 2013. Prior to moving to Carteret County, Justin and his wife, Erin, practiced law in Guilford and Davidson County. Justin completed his undergraduate studies at Duke University, and after working in the business world for several years, Justin attended law school at Elon University. After receiving his law license, Justin opened and gradually expanded his own practice. Justin joined Wheatly Weeks Newton, PA, in January 2025 and continues to represent criminal defendants in Carteret County.
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Roger Crowe Jr
Beaufort, NC Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Traffic Tickets and White Collar Crime
Campbell University
Roger Crowe has been a Criminal Defense Attorney for 27 years. He has represented tens of thousands of clients. His reputation as a trial Attorney is exceeded only by his devotion to his Family and Community. Recently, The NATIONAL TRIAL LAWYERS ASSOCIATION, named him to the "Top 100 Criminal Trial Lawyers in North Carolina." Roger was born in Dunn, North Carolina. He attended NC State University where he double majored in Business and Economics. He attends services at First United Methodist Church in Morehead City. Roger has been married for 34 years and has 2 Children. He enjoys fishing...
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Joel Hancock
Beaufort, NC Attorney with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Joel Hancock is a native of Carteret County, NC. He was born and raised on Harkers Island by Susan and Joel Hancock, Sr.
Joel focuses exclusively on helping those who have been accused of criminal charges such as traffic infractions, DWI, misdemeanors, and felonies in Carteret County, NC.
In May of 2018, after five years of representing thousands of clients charged with everything from simple seat belt tickets to serious felonies, Joel opened Hancock Law Firm in Beaufort, NC, so he could devote 100% of his time at work to providing elite representation to his clients, and devote 100% of...
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Brent Adams
Dunn, NC Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury, Social Security Disability and Workers' Comp
North Carolina personal injury lawyer Brenton D. Adams has represented individuals against insurance companies since 1973.
Mr. Adams is board certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocacy Forum. He has been selected as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in North Carolina by the American Trial Lawyers Association.
Mr. Adams has given lectures to trial lawyers at numerous seminars dealing with trial advocacy and trial practice issues. Among the trial lawyer organizations at which Mr. Adams has lectured are the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, The North Carolina Bar Association,...
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Benjamin H. Whitley
Greenville, NC Attorney
Consumer, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
Mississippi College School of Law
Do you need quality legal advice? Then look to Ben Whitely, of Whitley Law Firm. Don’t suffer through your personal injury alone. Contact a Raleigh personal injury lawyer to schedule a meeting today!
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Barbara I. Jones
Goldsboro, NC Lawyer
Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Juvenile
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Attorney Barbara I. Jones has a rich professional background, which includes not only legal practice but also writing, teaching, speaking, military service, and founding a Christian community theater organization. She brings decades of diverse life experience to her legal practice.
She strives to be of service to her clients and community in every area of her life and sees her legal practice as a unique opportunity to be an advocate for those who might otherwise not have a voice in the judicial system. Ms. Jones understands that our legal system is a tool, and is only as good as the...
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Michelle Dewkett-Kochhar
Wilmington, NC Lawyer with 5 years of experience
Free ConsultationWorkers' Comp
Campbell Law School
Michelle Dewkett-Kochhar found her passion for workers’ compensation law dabbling in personal injury, workers’ compensation, and criminal defense law after graduating from law school.
Dewkett-Kochhar graduated from Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law in 2019, and passed the North Carolina Bar Exam that same summer.
A northerner at heart, Dewkett-Kochhar grew up in Rhinebeck, New York. She first moved to Raleigh to attend North Carolina State University, where she received a B.A. in International Studies and a minor in Spanish.
While at law school, Dewkett-Kochhar served as a research assistant and interned with the Wake County Public Defender’s Office, a personal...
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Amy Ann Edwards
Greenville, NC Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Upon graduation from law school, I joined my present firm and began practicing family law. I am a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, handling child custody and support, adoptions, alimony, equitable distribution (division of marital property), paternity, domestic violence, and issues related to military family law and non-traditional families. I also practice collaborative family law, a type of alternative dispute resolution.
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Elizabeth A Wood
New Bern, NC Attorney with 9 years of experience
Immigration
Concord Law School
Elizabeth focuses her practice on reuniting families and helping individuals reach their American dream. As an adoptive mom of four siblings, she understands the importance of keeping families together.
From 2006 until 2013, Elizabeth assisted an immigration attorney as a paralegal managing the processes for immigration matters including permanent resident/green card applications, petitions for family members, immigrant and non-immigrant visa applications, adjustment of status applications, and citizenship and naturalization. She realized that she wanted to take the lead and help people reach their American dream. It was at that time that she decided to enroll in law school.
In 2015, she graduated...
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Mark V.L. Gray
Washington, NC Attorney with 43 years of experience
153 W Main St
#100
Washington, NC 27889
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Attorney Mark V.L. Gray, founder of the North Carolina law firm of Gray Legal Group has been practicing law since 1982.
Our founding lawyers are trusted in the legal community and are members of many prestigious organizations. Mark V.L. Gray is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a group that is limited only to those who have recovered many millions of dollars for victims of negligence, as well as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL). We are respected by our peers for our diligence in standing up for the rights of our clients.
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Garistine Davis Simmons
Fayetteville, NC Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
St. Thomas University School of Law and Ohio State University - Columbus
Hello, I'm Garistine Simmons, but please, call me "Joy". My parents, Gary and Christine Davis, inspired my name "Garistine" as a blend of theirs, and they nicknamed me "Joy" because I brought so much happiness into their lives. I chose to become a Life and Legacy Planning Lawyer driven by my passion for assisting others in planning, building, and solving problems to ensure their lives are filled with "joy" and "peace".
In my legal practice, I concentrate on Business Planning, Estate Planning, and Medicaid Planning. I assist business owners in establishing the foundational and infrastructural aspects of their businesses, including business...
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Bruce Allen
Fayetteville, NC Attorney
Bankruptcy, DUI & DWI, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Concentrating in consumer and business Bankruptcy with over 25 years experience in the law. I limit the number of cases so that I know my clients and cases. Also experienced in tax issues, civil and criminal trials, both bench and jury, settlement, mediation, and all means to empower clients and produce a favorable result. My knowledge also includes contracts, adoptions, domestic matters, wills, estates, and most matters which may arise. Let me and my assistants tend to your matter. By practicing bankruptcy law I am a debt relief agency under federal law and proudly represent persons with debt problems.
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Woodberry Bowen
Lumberton, NC Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
University of North Carolina School of Law
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Melinda C. Flinn
Fayetteville, NC Lawyer with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
Campbell Law School
With more than two decades of experience, Melinda Flinn has dedicated her legal career to family law within Cumberland County, North Carolina.
Recognizing the emotional toll and strain associated with family law and divorce matters, Melinda is committed to offering her clients compassionate and pragmatic legal guidance. Employing a hands-on approach and drawing upon her comprehensive understanding of the local legal system, she tirelessly pursues her clients' interests in every case.
Melinda places great importance on engaging her clients in their own legal journeys. She endeavors to provide them with a comprehensive overview of all potential outcomes, empowering them to make informed...
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Matthew H. Richardson
Fayetteville, NC Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Campbell Law School
Meet Matt Richardson, a distinguished partner at The Richardson Firm, renowned for his exceptional legal experience. Matt embarked on his legal journey by attending Campbell University's Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, following the completion of his undergraduate degree at the prestigious University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since his admission to the North Carolina Bar in 2009, Matt has been an esteemed practitioner in southeastern North Carolina.
Early in his career, Matt served as an Assistant District Attorney in Cumberland County, where he tirelessly prosecuted cases on behalf of the State of North Carolina for nearly two years. This...
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Patrick R. Anstead
Fayetteville, NC Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDUI & DWI, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Patrick R. Anstead is one of the most sought after litigation attorneys in Southeastern North Carolina. Mr. Anstead prioritizes cases involving the violation of constitutional rights and catastrophic personal injury. If you have been charged with a crime, hurt on the job, or been a victim of police misconduct, call The Richardson Firm and ask for a free consultation with Patrick Anstead to protect your rights.
Recent Outstanding Results:
$60,000 for a woman falsely arrested by local police
$400,000 for a disabled man assaulted by a personal care assistant
$85,000 for a medical assistant assaulted by a physician
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Michael Okun
Raleigh, NC Lawyer
Employment
University of North Carolina School of Law
Mike graduated from Antioch College in 1977 and from the University of North Carolina Law School, with honors, in 1980. At the law school he was selected as the James O. Bowman Scholar, served on the Law Review, and received the Order of the Coif Award for Legal Writing. Before entering private practice, he was a law clerk to the Honorable J. Dickson Phillips of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and worked as a litigation attorney in the Appellate Court Branch of the Enforcement Division of the National Labor Relations Board in Washington.
Mike represents unions and...
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Shawndria McCoy
Raleigh, NC Attorney with 10 years of experience
Divorce, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
North Carolina Central University School of Law
For over a decade, I have dedicated myself to the legal field, serving my clients with a steadfast dedication to justice and excellence. I am recognized for my ability to simplify complex legal issues into manageable actions, always with a focus on the individual needs and objectives of my clients. My commitment is to uphold the highest standards of legal excellence and client advocacy.
My professional journey is marked by diversity and significant impact. I handle a broad range of legal matters, including high-stakes litigation and detailed legal negotiations, which highlight my strategic approach and meticulous attention to detail. My primary...
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Kristopher B Gardner
Raleigh, NC Lawyer with 23 years of experience
Business
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Kris Gardner's practice focuses primarily in local government law, litigation and alcoholic beverage control law. He serves as general counsel to the North Carolina Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association and the North Carolina Nurses Association. He is also the town attorney for Enfield in Halifax County. Kris represents creditors in debt collection matters, assists small business owners, and represents professionals before licensing boards such as the North Carolina Board of Dental Examiners and the North Carolina Medical Board. Kris is also certified by the NC Dispute Resolution Commission as a mediator in Superior Court matters. A native...
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Andres Tomey
Raleigh, NC Attorney
Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
Campbell Law School
Andres Tomey is a licensed attorney in North Carolina. Andres earned his Bachelor’s Degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2015 where he majored in Political Science. He went on to earn his JD from Campbell Law in 2020. While at Campbell Law School, Andres participated in the Hispanic Law Student Association, where he assisted with Naturalization events and also participated in the Campbell Community Law Clinic, where he assisted with expungements and other matters. Andres joined Matheson & Associates as an Associate Attorney in December 2020.
As an Associate Attorney in the Criminal Defense department,...
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Travis Taylor
Raleigh, NC Attorney
Business, Divorce and Family
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Having been born and raised in the state of North Carolina, Travis Taylor went on to earn both his B.A. degree and J.D. degree from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. Now, as a partner of law firm Marshall & Taylor PLLC, Taylor focuses his practice primarily on family law matters. He is admitted to practice in all state and federal district courts in North Carolina and is well prepared to effectively assist his clients. If you are currently struggling with divorce or other family law issues, contact Taylor today and learn how he can help you.
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Veronica Bayó Clifford
Raleigh, NC Attorney with 16 years of experience
410 N. Boylan Ave. #131
Raleigh, NC 27603
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Immigration
Florida State University College of Law
Defense attorney Veronica Bayó Clifford is the co-founder of the Clifford Law Group in Raleigh, North Carolina. She and husband Nicholas Clifford founded the firm to help those in the North Carolina Triangle who are struggling with immigration issues and people facing criminal charges. Veronica has dedicated her career to helping those who are experiencing some of the most difficult times of their lives. She is passionate about her work, and she takes her role as a lawyer seriously. Guiding her clients through complex legal processes is of utmost importance to her. Veronica majored in...
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Paul Bradford
Raleigh, NC Attorney
Bankruptcy and Tax
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Danny Bradford, a native of Marion, North Carolina, has built a distinguished career in law through a commitment to helping individuals and businesses navigate complex legal challenges. A graduate of McDowell High School in 1987, Mr. Bradford went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree with Distinction in History from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 1991. Following a brief period pursuing other interests, he enrolled at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law, where he graduated with Honors in 1996.
Since founding Bradford Law Offices in Raleigh in 1996, Mr. Bradford has honed...
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William J. Vasquez
Smithfield, NC Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Immigration, Personal Injury and Workers' Comp
North Carolina Central University
William Vásquez is a native of Queens, NY. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 2000-2007. He is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom and received the Joint Service Achievement Medal for his work as a Spanish linguist for the Defense Intelligence Agency in 2005. William graduated from Campbell University in 2007 with a degree in computer science. He earned his J.D. in 2011 from the North Carolina Central University School of Law. His practice areas include immigration law and criminal defense cases. He is licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of North Carolina and...
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Richard McNeil
Raleigh, NC Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationConsumer
University of North Carolina School of Law
My firm is dedicated exclusively to helping North Carolina consumers who have purchased defective vehicles. Let me help you exercise and file your North Carolina Lemon Law rights today! No out of pocket fees or costs! Free consultation!
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Kristopher Hilscher
Raleigh, NC Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Military
Campbell University
Kristopher J. Hilscher is a board certified specialist in family law. He practices family law exclusively (child custody, divorce, alimony, child support, and equitable distribution). Military family law is a special emphasis as Kris routinely serves as an expert on military family law, and is a frequent author and speaker at legal education conferences and seminars on the topic. Kris has gone to trial on numerous extensive family law cases, including several multiple day trials and trials involving expert witnesses.
Kris is the co-chair of the military committee of the ABA family law section, and serves...
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Charles H. Montgomery
Cary, NC Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Divorce and Family
Vanderbilt University Law School
Charles Montgomery is a family law attorney located in Cary, North Carolina. His practice emphasizes equitable distribution of property, child custody, child support, alimony and divorce. Besides more than thirty-five years' experience as a family law attorney, he has extensive experience in commercial real property and business litigation. He received his law degree from Vanderbilt University in 1974 and his undergraduate degree with honors from Duke University in 1971. He is admitted to practice in state and federal courts and before the U.S. Supreme Court. Charles is listed in Marquis' "Who's Who in America" and "Who’s Who in American...
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Kenneth Gregory Gunter
Raleigh, NC Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury and Workers' Comp
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
For more than a decade, K. Gregory Gunter has been working hard to protect the rights of his North Carolina clients with their workers' compensation - personal injury cases and is a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, a prominent group dedicated to doing the same.
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Robert Younce Jr
Raleigh, NC Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Personal Injury, Products Liability and Workers' Comp
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
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Abbey Hudson
Cary, NC Attorney with 4 years of experience
Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Campbell Law School
Abbey Hudson first joined Carolina Family Estate Planning as a Law Clerk before passing the bar exam and joining the firm as an Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney.
Abbey attended North Carolina State University for her undergraduate degree (Go Pack!). She has always loved the Raleigh area, so attending NC State was a no-brainer. Abbey decided to stick around Raleigh after graduation to attend law school at Campbell University School of Law.
Probably the most frequently asked question a law student gets is "What type of law do you want to practice after graduation?" During her first year of law school,...
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Paige Miles Feldmann
Raleigh, NC Attorney
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Traffic Tickets
Campbell Law School
Paige is a criminal defense attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina. She handles a wide range of criminal offenses in Wake County, including possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana, shoplifting, DWIs, larcenies, assault on female charges, and traffic tickets.
Contact her at hello@paigefeldmannlaw.com
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Ali Nininger-Finch
Raleigh, NC Lawyer with 7 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness
The City University of New York School of Law
I’m a North Carolina native and a graduate of the CUNY Law School class of 2017. Prior to law school, I worked at an international reproductive rights and health organization and founded a local nonprofit to help people in North Carolina access medical care.
My legal interests include remedying the collateral consequences of having a criminal record and ensuring civil rights. Outside of the legal profession, I enjoy playing roller derby and trying new foods in the Triangle area.
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Mary Lifson Hilbert
Raleigh, NC Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Washington University School of Law
Ms. Hilbert only handles domestic law cases such as Custody, Domestic Violence, Child Support, Alimony or Post-Separation Support, and Property Distribution. She handles cases in Wake County, North Carolina. Her focus is on you, the client, as you go through one of the most difficult times of your life. At the Raleigh Divorce Law Firm we know what matters most, and we're here to help. Please let us know if we can be of service to you.
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Elizabeth A Stephenson
Raleigh, NC Lawyer with 25 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Family law has been Elizabeth's passion for over 20 years. She enjoys learning her client’s story, as this allows her to dig deep to discover their goals and work with them to develop a winning strategy. That means sitting face to face, when possible, and sharing the pros and cons of their case. Family law cases are often times filled with bitter emotions and resentment, and Elizabeth won’t sugar coat it. She’s upfront and honest about the likely outcome. Every case has its good and bad, and her job is to put her client’s facts and circumstances in the best...
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Randall Roden
Raleigh, NC Attorney with 48 years of experience
Business, Employment and IP
University of North Carolina School of Law
Randall Roden is a trial and appellate lawyer who began his career with the United States Department of Justice. During his more than six years with the Justice Department, he tried cases in federal courts throughout the Southeast. He now handles civil trials and appeals at all levels in the state and federal court systems in North Carolina, primarily representing individuals and businesses in intellectual property, contract and business ownership disputes. At Tharrington Smith, Mr. Roden has successfully represented both plaintiffs and defendants. He is listed in Best Lawyers In America®, 2013 & 2014 for distinction in intellectual property litigation....