Stallings Lawyers

My path to the legal profession began on the manufacturing shop floor. Before attending law school, I spent nearly a decade in the building materials manufacturing sector, where I managed teams and enhanced operations at various plants throughout the southeast. I discovered a passion for building relationships and collaborating with others to address both significant and minor challenges. Motivated by this, I chose to transition these skills into a legal career, aiming to help others navigate their most daunting challenges. During my time in law school, I developed a keen interest in legal writing. I received multiple accolades for my prowess...

After suffering a work-related injury in September 2007 while working for the largest company in the world, I learned firsthand the difficulties faced by those who are injured at work. And for those like me whose claims are denied, the financial struggle and the burden it places on our friends and family can feel overwhelming. The frustration of this experience drove me to law school, and today, it drives me to fight for those who have suffered injuries, be they workplace or other. Providing competent and compassionate legal services for those in need, is my top priority.

I am a seasoned personal injury attorney with over 18 years of litigation experience. I was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago and pursued my undergraduate education at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, where I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in English. My academic journey then led me back to my hometown of Chicago, where I earned my law degree from DePaul College of Law. During my time at DePaul, my legal acumen shone as I contributed to the Moot Court Appellate team, showcasing my skills on a national stage. My path to personal injury law was set in motion during...

I am a second generation CPA first and foremost. After graduating from Appalachian State University (UNC Boone!) in 2007, I became a CPA two years later. Since 2009 I have worked exclusively in public accounting focusing on taxes and accounting. I joined the family business in 2013 and became the managing shareholder in 2018, having doubled the size and scope of our CPA firm in 5 years. I graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in December of 2022 and became an NC licensed attorney in May of 2023. My practice area is tax law both federal/ state matters for...

Heather Ziemba is a N.C. Board-certified specialist in immigration law. Ms. Ziemba represents individuals, families, and employers in all aspects of immigration law. She has extensive experience in family-based immigration, U visas and visas for victims of domestic violence and other crimes, deportation defense including cancellation of removal, adjustment of status, and asylum, waivers of inadmissibility, consular processing, and the immigration consequences of criminal convictions. She has traveled extensively throughout Central America and Mexico and is fluent in Spanish.

Diane DePietropaolo Price has dedicated her entire legal career to criminal defense, through direct representation as well as policy work. Upon graduating from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2008, Diane began working as an assistant public defender in Mecklenburg County, representing defendants who could not afford counsel in District and Superior Courts. From 2014 to 2017, Diane was the Public Defense Training Manager for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in Washington, D.C. In that role she organized training for public defenders and private assigned counsel and advanced reform efforts in various states. From 2017...

Michael DeMayo is Founder and CEO of the DeMayo Law Offices in North Carolina.

Mr. DeMayo is a very experienced attorney, having over 25 cases where he has recovered $1 Million dollars in a verdict or settlement.

Mr. DeMayo is consistently ranked as one of the top attorneys in North Carolina and Nationally. He is ranked annually as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers, is rated AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell, a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, has been named the Nation's top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel and locally he is...

Richard "Rick" Anderson is a native Charlottean. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1990 and his Juris Doctorate law degree from The Wake Forest University School of Law in 1993.

Rick began his law career as an associate with Price & Smith Attorneys at Law, in Charlotte in 1993. After six years, in 1999, the firm named Rick as a partner. In 2017, Rick founded Price Petho & Anderson Attorneys at Law, where he practiced until 2020.

Rick focuses his practice on workers' compensation, medical negligence, and catastrophic personal...

Founded Stewart Law, P.A. in 1995

Drawing on my skills as an Attorney and CPA, I have a passion for working with business owners who are looking to grow and improve their companies. Personal estate planning is a natural extension to ensure that the company’s growth benefits the entrepreneur and his family. I have been personally involved with Strategic Coach in Chicago and other entrepreneurial coaching and am a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. I am admitted to practice law in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina and maintain active licenses in both of the Carolinas.

In addition...

James J. Exum studied Juris Doctor (Law) at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. He has been licensed to practice law in North Carolina since 1990.

Erica Yarborough was born and raised in Davidson County, North Carolina. She attended Central Davidson High School and obtained her undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University. She then received her Juris Doctor from North Carolina Central University School of Law. Erica now focuses her practice on family law cases, including divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, domestic violence, and equitable distribution, in Mooresville, NC.

Jason E. Payne is a highly accomplished personal injury lawyer and founder of Payne Law Firm. With an office in Charlotte, North Carolina, Payne Law Firm provides comprehensive personal injury representation to victims of serious accidents. Attorney Payne is a native of Port Arthur, Texas and earned his legal degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 2002. He has largely focused his legal practice on personal injury litigation and has also represented numerous Fortune 500 clients in various legal proceedings. In addition to his legal practice, he has served as a consultant to numerous small businesses and elected...

I attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, becoming the first in my family to attend a four-year college. After earning my degree, I relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, to pursue my legal education at the University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law. While there, I served on the editorial board of The University of Memphis Law Review and published two articles. My time in Memphis was rewarding both academically, as I graduated with honors, and personally, as my wife and I welcomed two children. In 2003, I returned to North Carolina and started my career as a...

If there is one word to describe Shawntae Crews, it would be “fighter”. She will fight for her clients; utilizing her resources to achieve the most favorable outcome possible. On her journey to become an attorney, she has had to face several obstacles. She did not back down from any of them. She pulled herself up by her bootstraps and fought until she accomplished her goals. As an attorney, Ms. Crews now channels all that energy into representing her clients whether in court or at the negotiation table. She is a fierce advocate and will represent her clients with grace,...

Chet Rabon is the Founder of the Rabon Law Firm, PLLC, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Chet is a graduate of Furman University and Vanderbilt University School of Law and has been in private practice for 24 years. The Rabon Law Firm concentrates its practice in matters arising under the False Claims Act and other whistleblower laws such as the IRS and SEC Whistleblower Programs. Rabon is an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ), the Southern Trial Lawyers Association (STLA), and Taxpayers Against Fraud (TAF). Rabon was also recently invited to...

In her practice, Ann combines her passions for advocating for individuals and for bicycling culture. She represents injured individuals with a special interest in representing victims of bicycle crashes. Ann began her career in 1995 gaining daily courtroom experience as a criminal defense attorney for the Cumberland County Public Defender’s Office and then in private practice in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Her criminal defense career culminated in several death penalty trials, including the first case to go to a North Carolina jury, in 2003, on the issue of a defendant’s ineligibility for the death penalty due to mental retardation. Over time,...

Dr. Ted Greve, a doctor and a lawyer, founded the Law Office of Ted A. Greve in 1993, which turned into Ted A. Greve & Associates, P.A. in 1995. Ted A. Greve & Associates, P.A. has turned into one of the most reputable North and South Carolina personal injury law firms with offices located in Gastonia, Charlotte, Durham, Raleigh, Monroe, Shelby, and Rock Hill, South Carolina. Dr. Ted has also expanded operations into neighboring Georgia opening offices in Augusta and Atlanta. Dr. Ted is a platinum member of the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina. He has been happily married for...

Fred focuses his civil litigation practice on representing individuals and companies involved in complex business disputes. Fred’s trial experience, when coupled with his educational background in the areas of finance and accounting, provide him with a distinctive ability to counsel clients on business litigation issues. Fred is uniquely qualified to assist individuals and businesses involved in complex disputes in areas such as: securities fraud, derivative actions, dissolutions, waste of assets, minority shareholder rights, controlling shareholder obligations, dissenting shareholder rights, officers’ and directors’ liability, executive compensation, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, employee stock ownership plans, business valuation issues, financial products, and estates...

With over 20 years of experience in real estate law and closing real estate transactions, I understand your purchase or refinance transaction can feel overwhelming. Don’t go through the complicated and overwhelming process of buying or selling a home alone! Whether you’re getting ready to sell your house or buy a commercial property, you should hire a real estate lawyer to help it come together with fair and amenable results. I am here to provide you with advice, counsel, and peace of mind to help you through the process. Let's keep moving forward together.

I have been practicing federal and state criminal defense in Charlotte for over 20 years. Since 2010, I have been a State Bar Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law. Since 2012, I have been selected each year as a North Carolina Super Lawyer and have received the highest peer rating (AV preeminent) from Martindale-Hubbell. I have handled every type of criminal case and have always striven to obtain the best possible results for my clients. Unlike many criminal defense lawyers, I do not run a high volume practice where the client is expected...

Ron is the founder of Skufca Law and leads the firm’s litigation group representing businesses and individuals in the areas of business, construction, motorsports, and family law. He has substantial experience in the construction industry, NASCAR, and advising a wide range of businesses in all aspects of their legal issues. Ron currently serves as outside general counsel to several of his long-time business clients while continuing to work with individuals starting their own business or to resolve disputes that may arise. Ron is dedicated to helping both new and longtime business owners in a cost effective and efficient manner. Some...

Heather Helmendach joined The Noble Law’s Charlotte office as an Associate Attorney in October 2021 after gaining valuable experience as a seasonal associate for The Noble Law from May 2019 to January 2021. In 2021, Heather received her J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where she graduated in the top 10% of her class. During her time at UNC Law, she was a member of the North Carolina Law Review, UNC Women in Law, and served as President of the Labor & Employment Law Association. Not only is Heather passionate about working tirelessly to produce favorable outcomes...

Ashley E. Lively is the owner and founder of the Lively Law Firm. Ashley founded the Lively Law Firm from a desire to take on tough cases and go to battle on behalf of her clients. When Ashley takes on a case, her clients reap the benefit of her considerable knowledge, experience and intense personal investment. Ashley has experience practicing in one of the toughest Immigration Courts in the country as an associate attorney at the Charlotte Immigration Law Firm. While at the Charlotte Immigration Law Firm Ashley fought for clients seeking asylum, applying for green cards through family members, and...

I am a licensed attorney in North Carolina. I graduated from Gardner-Webb University in 2014 and graduated from Liberty University School of Law in 2019. I was born and raised right here in North Carolina, and am passionate about the people of North Carolina and the needs they have. Myself, along with my two partners, started Fidelity Law Group, and our main practice areas include general business law, intellectual property law, employment law, criminal defense law, and family law. For me, I am the most passionate about criminal defense work as well as family law, but would be glad to...

Mr. Sonny Tran is an accomplished attorney with a decade of construction management experience prior to practicing law. Born in Columbia, SC, Mr. Tran spent most of his childhood in Charlotte, NC, and went on to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Civil-Construction Engineering from North Carolina State University. After graduating, he worked as a construction manager on several high-profile residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments in the Washington, DC area. During his nine-year tenure in Washington, DC, Mr. Tran was instrumental in managing the construction and renovation of over 900 residential units and several commercial projects totaling over $250,000,000. He was...

Attorney Margaret E. Ford, a North Carolina native, grew up in Concord and is now a resident of the Charlotte area. Mrs. Ford joined the firm in 2020 with a dedication to advocate for injured clients and a passion for tort-related claims. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and her Juris Doctorate from Elon University School of Law. During her time in law school, Mrs. Ford was a member of the Moot Court Board where she established practical legal skills.

Prior to joining our firm, Mrs. Ford worked as a personal injury...

Powers Immigration Law is dedicated to the practices of United States immigration and naturalization law. Tanya represents individuals and businesses in all aspects of immigration and nationality law, including applications for adjustment of status, employment authorizations, deferred action for parental accountability (DAPA), deferred action for childhood arrivals (DACA), investor's visas, work and family based petitions, asylum petitions, K-1 visa petitions for the fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens, adjustments of status based on marriage to a U.S. citizen, naturalization, and assistance in preparing for immigration interviews.

Following a successful 15-year career managing several well-known retail stores throughout the country, Mr. Lundell decided to refocus his passion for customer service and apply it to the practice of law. His determination to provide superior “customer” – or client – service is the keystone of his relationships with each and every client. “Whether carefully guiding parents through a highly emotional child custody dispute, or navigating a conflict between employer and employee, it is important to me that the people with whom I interact are provided sound legal advice in a language they understand. ‘You have to...