Raleigh Lawyers

Originally from Florida, attended law school in Oklahoma, and we have been happy to call North Carolina home for more than 20 years. My wife Tamra and I have three wonderful children.

Kimberly has dedicated her entire career as an attorney to exclusive representation of plaintiffs in the litigation of civil and injury claims, with a special love for representing motorcycle accident victims. She has successfully handled hundreds of personal injury cases, both in and out of court. She is rated highly by fellow attorneys for her legal abilities and earned of series of awards as a result including being selected to the 2013, 2014 and 2015 Rising Stars List by SuperLawyers Magazine.
Kimberly is an advocate of motorcycle safety. Her personal interest and satisfaction from handling motorcycle accident cases led Kimberly to...

Rhonda Young was born and raised in North Carolina. She is an experienced courtroom litigator and practices in all areas of Family Law and Social Security Disability. Rhonda keeps clients focused on what matters – achievable results that puts the client in the best position.

Rhonda is an active member of the North Carolina Bar Association, Wake County Bar Association and 10th Judicial District. She serves on the Wake County Bar CLE Committee and the 10th Judicial District’s Fee Dispute Committee.

I devote my practice to working with clients in family law matters, including premarital agreements, domestic partnership agreements, separation and property settlement agreements, qualified domestic relations orders, appeals, and litigation involving equitable distribution, alimony, child support and child custody. I understand the financial and emotional vulnerabilities of my clients, and I use my experience with alternative dispute resolution to resolve many disputes without litigation.

Dhamian Blue represents client in federal white collar criminal cases, business litigation, and severe personal injury cases. He has been recognized for his work by Super Lawyers magazine and Business North Carolina as among the state's "Legal Elite."

Will has dedicated his entire career as an attorney to the litigation of civil and injury claims where he has represented only plaintiffs. Prior to forming Owens & Miller, Will was the Lead Attorney of the Personal Injury Division of a statewide high volume television marketing injury firm based in Raleigh.
Will has a proven track record with appearances in the Superior Court Divisions of 34 counties throughout North Carolina, with numerous jury cases tried to verdict in 8 of these counties. In addition, he appears before the North Carolina Industrial Commission and federal court in the United States District Court....

Howard Cummings is a tenured criminal litigator who brings a wealth of knowledge, resources, and insight into the criminal defense team at Tharrington Smith.

Howard served as Deputy Assistant District Attorney for Wake County for nearly three decades. During his tenure at the DA’s office, he handled thousands of criminal matters and became known for fairness and compassion, which he displayed to victims and offenders alike. Upon his retirement from the District Attorney’s office in late 2018, Governor Roy Cooper bestowed to him fellowship in the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in recognition of his service to the state.

Howard...

There are moments when society changes in a massive way. The invention of the printing press, for example, or when man first stepped on the moon. But many of the most important changes are far less exciting. The invention of the refrigerator completely reshaped the destiny of mankind. Now, with the relaxing laws surrounding the use of marijuana, we are experiencing another important step forward for mankind. Marijuana has proven, over and over again, to be a substance with the potential to affect the world in a positive way. But it is also a new industry, one that is rather...

I limit my practice to mediation and arbitration and do not represent individuals. When both sides in a dispute agree to hire me, I will assist if it is a dispute that I think I can help resolve.

Joining Brent Adams & Associates in 2004, attorney Vance Jennings is now an owner/partner in the law firm. His practice mostly concentrates on Social Security Disability law, ERISA short and long-term disability claims, and private short and long-term disability claims. Attorney Vance is certified by the NC State Bar as a Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability law. Only a select number of attorneys receive this honor. He is a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, the North Carolina Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives. Vance speaks at...

Chris is an associate attorney in the Beer Law Center of Matheson & Associates PLLC. Prior to earning his juris doctorate Campbell University School of Law, Chris went to East Carolina University where he graduated with degrees in both Psychology and Neuroscience. With this diverse background, Chris provides innovative ways of handling any legal needs that may arise in the fields of alcohol, business, and intellectual property law that you encounter. Before coming to Matheson & Associates, Chris was a certified legal intern at the Capital Innovate Business Law Clinic where his work focused primarily on startups and business formation, restructuring...

Chris is not the type of attorney who wants to collect the fee, plead guilty, and move on to the next case. He is a criminal defense attorney because he cares about people who have been accused, he enjoys taking cases to trial when necessary, and he loves winning. He is ready, willing, and able to represent you in any criminal, traffic, or DWI case for anything from a minor speeding ticket to a serious felony. The process of retaining him starts with scheduling a free initial consultation. You make the call, and he will handle the rest.

Scott has lived in North Carolina all his life. He attended N.C State with hopes of becoming a scientist and then decided to study politics and philosophy. Scott graduated with highest honors in 1990 with double-major in political science and philosophy and for a brief time he considered graduate school in philosophy to be followed by a career teaching.

However, while at N.C. State he took a part-time job at a law office that did family law and quickly decided to go to law school and come back to that office and practice family law in Raleigh. In 1994 he graduated...

While growing up in the small township of Redford, Michigan, I developed aspirations to become a person who helps those in need. I chose to pursue a social work degree from Eastern Michigan University, which is when I first became interested in the law and our justice system. My education and experience in social work taught me that the law is a tool that can be used to effectuate change and help those who need help the most. After finishing my social work degree, I relocated to North Carolina to attend law school at North Carolina Central University. I was drawn...

Todd has been a member of the Womble Carlyle since 2002 and serves in the firm's labor and employment practice group. He focuses on employee defection matters and is a recognized litigator of disputes involving noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements, trade secret misappropriation matters and unfair competition issues. Todd litigates cases in both federal and state courts and has tried numerous cases before arbitration panels, as well. Todd has been identified by peers as a North Carolina Super Lawyer and a member of the North Carolina Legal Elite. He is a co-author of the blog "Womble Trade Secrets"...

Ravi Manne is an immigration attorney based in Raleigh, NC. He has a diverse legal and business background that includes working with the Securities & Exchange Commission, North Carolina Legal Aid, and the District Attorney's office. Over the past few years, Mr. Manne has concentrated his practice on immigration. He has a lifelong commitment to immigrant and refugee rights and has worked closely with organizations such as Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee. He enjoys protecting people's rights and bringing people and families together. Mr. Manne is a graduate of Duke University and UNC Law School.

Carlton Willis is licensed by the North Carolina State Bar and limits his practice to family law. The focus of his practice is child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution of marital property, issues related to domestic violence and other legal issues arising from separation and divorce. Carlton was born in eastern North Carolina and grew up on a tobacco farm where he began working by the age of six. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a double major in psychology and communications. After working for UNC Hospitals he...

I am a civil litigation attorney and have litigated cases since 1998, with first chair trial experience. In my career, I have pursued and defended wrongful death claims, traumatic brain injury claims, minor to severe automobile injury claims, sovereign and governmental immunity claims, inadequate security claims, nursing home/elder abuse claims, and trucking litigation. I also have extensive District Court criminal defense experience, have tried workers' compensation hearings, and argued to the Full Industrial Commission. I have deposed accident reconstruction experts, economists, life care planners, and medical experts, as well as lay witnesses.

Business law in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Estate Planning Attorney in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Commercial litigation and business dispute lawyer in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

First-generation American Attorney Kathy H. Lucas is a former New Jersey resident who now lives and works in Raleigh, NC where she practices family law exclusively. Attorney Lucas devotes her considerable legal knowledge and skills to such issues as divorce, child custody and support, post-separation support, division of marital property, separation agreements, adoption, and other family law issues. She also helps clients come to mutually-agreeable terms through her collaborative law practice. She passed the test required by the North Carolina State Bar to be recognized as a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law in 2011, an achievement attained by less...

Nan is a former high school social studies teacher, basketball and track coach who decided on a second career in law. Following law school, she clerked for Justice John Webb at the North Carolina Supreme Court before entering private practice. For the past 16 plus years, Nan has engaged in a practice rich in construction, commercial collections and bankruptcy litigation. She is a North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission mediator certified in the superior court mediation program. In her spare time, Nan enjoys volunteering with various professional and civic groups including a 20+ year career coaching youth...

Family law attorney specializing in divorce, legal separation, property division, spousal support, child custody and visitation, child support, domestic violence, annulment, and modification.

Robert was born and raised in Jacksonville, NC. In 2011, he graduated from East Carolina University with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Robert continued his education at Thomas M. Cooley Law School and graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 2013. Robert enjoys history and remaining active in community service. Robert joined the King Law Firm in 2014 and practices in the areas of workers’ compensation, personal injury litigation, and social security disability.

Having never set foot in North Carolina prior to his orientation at Elon University, Adam sometimes describes his initial decision to relocate to the state as 'the collegiate equivalent of throwing a dart at a map.' However, he is also very quick to point out that it's his love for the state and its people that have kept him rooted here for nearly twenty years.

After obtaining two Bachelor of Arts degrees at Elon University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society, a recognition of those in the top 5% of the...

Sydney J. Batch, J.D., M.S.W. is one of the founding partners of Batch Poore & Williams, PC. Sydney Batch grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. As a triple tarheel, Sydney received her Bachelor of Arts in English, a Master of Social Work and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The combination of her dual degree in law and social work provide her with a unique understanding of the often intersecting worlds of law and social work. Her primary practice areas are family law and child protective services Sydney is...

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ESTATE AND ELDER LAW ATTORNEY Licensed to practice law in the state of North Carolina and has been a practicing attorney since 2005. Memberships: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, The Christian Legal Society, Law Affinity Chairman of the Regent University Raleigh/Durham Alumni Chapter. Accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs: Kevin Huston has been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to handle benefits claims on behalf of veterans, most commonly, the Aid and Attendance benefit. Kevin has been invited by various organizations to...

Federal Practice: • Member of the United States Supreme Court Bar • Accredited Attorney by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs • Admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims State Practice: • Member of the North Carolina Bar since 1994 • Licensed to practice in all NC Courts and Eastern NC Fed. District Court Memberships: • Member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys • Member of the National Organization of Veterans Advocates Teaching: • MBA, concentrations in Finance and Decision Sciences • Traditional and online college instructor for 6 years • Founder of CLE.LawDox continuing legal education courses for attorneys • Founder of mentoring.LawDox teaching the business of law

Lifelong Raleigh resident Andrew Sandman decided to begin his own criminal defense firm in 1995. Ten years later, he and Bill Finn became law partners and, soon after, welcomed Trey Fitzhugh into the partnership as well. Prior to beginning his own firm, Attorney Sandman attended North Carolina State University where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Business Management in 1990. Immediately after college, Attorney Sandman was accepted to The Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University. While at Campbell, Andrew started an internship with the Wake County District Attorney’s Office and worked there during both his second...

Joseph P. Tunstall is a trial lawyer through and through, having been successful in numerous personal injury, auto accident, Social Security, and workers’ comp cases, many of them before a jury. He has handled cases at both the federal and state levels, including the Supreme Court of North Carolina. Joe has tried close to 100 jury trials to verdict always representing the injured and never corporations or insurance companies in Eastern North Carolina. If you ask other lawyers who handle personal injury they know Joe tries his clients’ cases to juries. He is on the Board of Governors for the...