Staley Lawyers

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...

Mr. Scott's primary areas of practice are commercial and business litigation, construction law and litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith, and products liability defense. Representative Experience: - Serve as lead and local counsel in business litigation involving all aspects of contract and commercial disputes - Experience in federal and state appellate matters and jury and bench trials - Represent and advise contractors, owners, and design professionals on public, commercial, and residential construction projects - Represent contractors, owners, and warranty companies in litigation involving construction delay, cost overrun, and defect claims - Represent insurers and insureds in complex insurance coverage and bad faith litigation - Defend manufacturers and...

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...

Attorney Kristi Haddock was born and raised in Cary, North Carolina. A true hometown attorney, she knows how much central North Carolina has changed over the past 30 years. Kristi recognizes the issues her clients face in growing cities that lack good public transportation. For that reason, Attorney Haddock is committed to helping her clients restore their license.

Prior to starting her own firm, Kristi worked as a criminal defense attorney for four years and enjoyed successfully defending a wide variety of misdemeanors, felonies, and traffic offenses both in and around Wake County. Kristi also successfully represented clients at numerous...

Jackie Bedard’s estate and long term care planning practice is focused on guiding clients through the complicated, often confusing, maze of balancing family protection, long-term care planning, wealth preservation, and cherished family values in the planning process.

Jackie determined early on that traditional estate planning has primarily focused on what happens upon death, but a far more pressing concern for many families today is—what happens if you don’t die suddenly, but instead need long term care for several months or years? A comprehensive estate and long term care plan should address both of these concerns.

Jackie is a member of WealthCounsel...

For more than 25 years, attorney Doug Maynard has proven his strengths in helping clients maximize their recovery from serious injuries. Given that his previous career was as an insurance adjuster, Doug is well-versed in the decision-making process of insurance companies and he’s highly skilled at holding them accountable.

Mr. Jeremy Cotten is a native of Fuquay-Varina in Wake County, North Carolina. He attended primary education in Fuquay and has many family members from the area.

After completing his high school education, he was drafted in the 2nd Round (58th overall pick) of the 1998 Major League Baseball Draft and signed a professional contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He played for five seasons in the Pirates organization as third and first baseman. He was a Baseball America Top Prospect in 1998; his career stats are available here. He then returned to North Carolina to obtain his BA in Trust and...

Adam focuses primarily on business/corporate and construction law. As at partner of Felton Banks, PLLC, Adam understands the importance of quality, affordable legal advice. Felton Banks is structured to be the first stop for a small business's legal needs. In 2011, Adam, a lifelong North Carolinian, joined the North Carolina National Guard. He spent a short time as an engineering officer, and was then selected to serve as a North Carolina National Guard Judge Advocate General (JAG) officer, focusing specifically on soldier defense.

William “Bill” Hudson has been engaged in the practice of estate planning, wills and trust law, and probate since 1972. He has not only represented married couples with children in the “traditional” long-term, one-spouse marriage, but has also represented the more legally complex, “blended” families (the new “normal”) with multiple marriages and children from each one. He has served unmarried couples and individuals from different cultural traditions, members of the LGBT community, business owners, farmers, ranchers and other land owners, artists and clients who had eight-figure wealth as well as those who had virtually no assets but big problems....

Christopher D. Lane has been practicing law in North Carolina since 1994.

He received hs Bachelor of Arts degree, Summa Cum Laude, from Albion College in 1986.

He is a Cum Laude graduate of Wake Forest University School of Law, where he also received an MBA degree.

Mr. Lane is admitted to practice in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Western, Middle and Eastern District Federal Courts of North Carolina, as well as the State Courts of North Carolina.

Mr. Lane has extensive experience in Debtor / Creditor law.

His practice areas include debt counsel, debt settlement, bankruptcy, and the...

Mr. Whiteman has represented clients in civil lawsuits and arbitrations for over three decades. The main focus of his practice is the representation of individuals in disputes with securities brokers and disability insurance companies.

Mr. Whiteman is admitted to practice before the federal and state courts in North Carolina, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Whiteman holds a peer review rating of “AV” from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest available ranking in the areas of attorney competence and ethics.

Mr. Whiteman carefully evaluates potential cases based on their legal and factual merit, and welcomes all potential...

For more than a decade, attorney Autumn Osbourne has provided skilled representation to North Carolina families in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. She is Board Certified by the North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization - a distinction held by less than 2% of all family law practitioners in the state - and has been recognized for her work by independent attorney rating organizations including but not limited to Thomson Reuters' and Avvo. However, for Autumn, the practice of law involves more than zealously advocating on behalf of clients and adhering to the profession's rules of ethics. "I feel every family...

Mr. Jennings joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in 2006 and practices in the Firm's Workers' Compensation Department. He received his J.D. with honors from the University of North Carolina School of Law, and graduated magna cum laude from North Carolina State University, where he received his B.S. in Animal Science. Since obtaining his law degree, Mr. Jennings has practiced in the area of workers' compensation, and is now representing workers having suffered catastrophic injuries as a result of a work accident. "After working in insurance defense as an attorney for workers' compensation insurance carriers, I sought to make an...

We understand how overwhelming immigration issues can be, we are sensitive to the frustrations foreign nationals face when dealing with the government. It is our goal to help clients understand and maneuver the various governmental procedures required in the immigration process. At Alice Glover Immigration Law in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, we help immigrants attain immigration status in the United States with a focus on individuals who hope to reunite with their families. Our track record is solid and we only take on cases we plan to win. We pride ourselves on providing clients with the care...

Brod Disability Law is dedicated to Social Security law. We guide people from their initial application for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income through every step of the appeals process. We offer free consultations, and there is no attorney fee unless the case is won.

I have practiced law for 29 years and have over that time handled thousands of cases in court. My practice focus is Family Law cases involving child custody, grandparent and third-party custody, divorce, alimony and property distribution.

Our law practice is dedicated to protecting the interests of our clients through all of life’s seasons. As a small, local firm it is in our nature to provide a level of service and attention to detail that is unmatched by larger corporate entities or generic software products. We are also committed to staying on the cutting edge of our field through our membership in ElderCounsel – a national support organization that keeps us armed with the latest tools and research that produce successful asset protection strategies.

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...

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...

After graduating from Duke University School of Law, I was offered a position with a North Carolina law firm, and I have practiced law in Greensboro ever since. The most rewarding aspect of my practice has been working with individual clients and helping them get benefits they are owed. I work to maintain a personal relationship with each of my clients and stay available to them by phone or in person as needed throughout the representation. Since the start, my clients have included people injured at work. I have handled many types of workers' compensation claims from on-the-job accidents to occupational...

John Jensen is an accomplished trial attorney who over the course of his career, has helped his clients achieve record setting recoveries. John dedicates substantial time, energy and resources to helping victims of catastrophic injuries, as well as the families of wrongful death victims, obtain the compensation and justice they deserve. With more than 25 years practicing law, Mr. Jensen possesses sophisticated litigation and trial experience. He can evaluate your situation from every angle to determine the best course of action. During his years of practice, John has represented people who have been critically injured on...

Daniel Christmann is an Immigration Lawyer in Charlotte NC and the owner of Christmann Legal Immigration Law. His international personal and professional background inspired him to implement a unique cosmopolitan approach to the practice of law. Mr. Christmann is dually trained and licensed both in Europe and the United States and fluently speaks both English and German. He has worked in government and corporate settings as well as private practice. His professional experience has taught him to analyze cases from all angles and produce honest work in an efficient manner. Mr. Christmann started his legal career in Germany, where he...

Narendra graduated from Harvard University, summa cum laude, in 1998, and from the New York University School of Law, magna cum laude, in 2005. Prior to attending law school, Narendra was a computer programmer for several companies in Silicon Valley, including Network Appliance, Inc. In law school, he served on the NYU Review of Law and Social Change as a Staff Member and a Managing Editor. After graduation, he was a law clerk to the Honorable A. Wallace Tashima of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and to the Honorable Emmet G. Sullivan of the United...

Jim White’s practice focuses on complex litigation, lender liability and debtor bankruptcy. Clients are individuals and businesses who have suffered serious financial injury. For some, a lawsuit or aggressive negotiation can resolve a dispute or right a wrong. For others, Chapter 7, 11 or 13 bankruptcy can save their home, help rebuild their finances or repair a business. He received the Business Leader Media Pro Bono Impact Award and was named Pro Bono Attorney of the Year by Legal Aid of North Carolina, Durham County. Jim is rated AV Preminent by Martindale-Hubbell, was recognized by...

Mr. Hayes has been practicing law since 2004. Hi practices primarily in Davidson, Davie, Forsyth, Rowan and other nearby counties. He attended UNC Chapel Hill and obtained a Bachelors Degree in Political Science and attended New York Law School for his Juris Doctorate. He practices primarily in criminal defense and car accident personal injury cases.

Rich Daugherty is an employment law attorney with extensive experience serving clients throughout the State of North Carolina. Since 2003, Rich has represented individuals in a wide range of employment disputes including severance negotiations, executive exit negotiations, wrongful termination, sexual harassment and assault, discrimination, retaliation, and FMLA violations. He has successfully litigated against Fortune 500 and other large corporations in federal and state cases in North Carolina with results favorable to his clients. Rich also negotiates confidential severance agreements for his clients. Rich earned a bachelor’s degree in business economics from the University of Richmond and an MBA from Virginia Commonwealth...

Deborah (“Deb”) Bowers graduated from the University of Texas in 1974 and received her J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Houston, Bates College of Law in 1980. She practiced in New Jersey for several years before moving to North Carolina in 1997. Throughout her practice, Deb has concentrated her practice on construction litigation and, in more recent years, on insurance coverage matters.
Deb is currently serving as Chair of the Insurance Law section of the North Carolina Bar Association for 2018-2019 and has been named as a North Carolina SuperLawyer in the field of insurance law....

During the past 35 years I have represented clients who have been seriously injured in trucking and automobile accidents, as well as those who have sustained injury or death as a result of nursing home neglect, or the negligence of the owner of a vicious dog. I am guided by the forceful command of the North Carolina Rules of Professional Conduct, which describe an attorney’s special responsibility for the quality of justice: “ As an advocate, a lawyer zealously asserts the client’s position under the rules of the adversary system. As a negotiator, a lawyer seeks a result advantageous...

The Law Firm of Atiya Clark serves clients in Guilford, Alamance, Randolph, Rockingham, Forsyth, Davidson, Chatham, Caswell, and Orange County. Attorney Atiya Clark focuses on traffic tickets, DWI/DUI, misdemeanors, felonies, expungements, driver's license restoration, and legal name change.

As a small dedicated law firm, we represent clients involved in marital disputes. Our knowledge of the law allows us to aggressively represent you when you need someone on your side. We represent people who need help in the following Domestic/Family Law areas: family and domestic law including; child custody, support, alimony, divorce, and property distribution.

I am the owner and principal attorney of Bowman Law PLLC, a law firm based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and serving clients throughout the Piedmont Triad and beyond. I assist clients in legal matters of various types, including employment and personal injury cases, Social Security claims, and contested unemployment benefits hearings. Additionally, I choose to focus a great deal of my work in the area of workers' compensation law, representing individuals affected by job-related injuries and occupational diseases. After graduating from the University of South Carolina School of Law in the top ten percent of my class, I gained...

Chris is an Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, and Employment Lawyer with years of experience helping people in Durham, Wake, and surrounding counties in North Carolina.