1. M. Denise Stanford
Title: Member
Law School: University of North Carolina, J.D., 1990
College: University of North Carolina, B.A., 1983
Admitted: University of North Carolina, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Administrative Law; Health Law; Professional Discipline; Appellate Practice; Business Law
Membership: Wake County, North Carolina (Council Member, Administrative Law Section, 1998-2004; Summer Programs Committee Chair, 1994-1998; Endowment Scholarship Gala Committee, 1998-1999; and American Bar Associations; North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys.

2. William R. Gilkeson
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1985
College: Southwestern at Memphis, now Rhodes College, B.A., 1969
Admitted: University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 1985
Practice Area: Election and Campaign Finance, Election, Campaign and Political Law, Redistricting
Membership:

3. Warren K. Hicks
Title: Associate
Law School: Campbell University, Class of 2011, J.D.
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Class of 2005, B.A.
Admitted: Campbell University, Class of 2011, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance Litigation, Civil Litigation
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4. Cody Loughridge
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Campbell University, JD
College: North Carolina State University, B.S.
Admitted: Campbell University, JD
Practice Area: Business Law, Commercial Litigation
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5. Chad M Dunn
Title: Associate
Law School: Washington & Lee University School of Law, Class of 2014, J.D.
College: James Madison Univeristy, Class of 2003, B.S.
Admitted: Washington & Lee University School of Law, Class of 2014, J.D.
Practice Area: Insurance Law, Commercial Litigation, Business Law, Landlord-Tenant
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6. Michael G. Morrison, II
Title: Associate
Law School:
College: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Class of 2012, B.A., , The University of Alabama, Class of 2019, J.D.
Admitted:
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law/Litigation, Employment Law, Administrative Law
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7. Michael L. Weisel
Title: Member
Law School: Campbell University School of Law, J.D., 1980
College: Guilford College, B.S., 1977; North Carolina State University, M.A., 2003; Duke University (Ph.D. in progress; A.B.D., 2002)
Admitted: Campbell University School of Law, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Election, Campaign and Political Law, Nonprofit and Charitable Organizations, Business Law, Administrative Law, Corporate Governance, Corporate Finance, Corporate Commercial Law, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Leasing, Securities Fraud, Election Campaigns & Political Law, Civil Rights
Membership: Wake County and North Carolina Bar Associations.

8. Christina D. Cress
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Class of 2013, J.D.
College: The University of Florida, Class of 2010, M.A., , The University of Florida, Class of 2010, B.S.
Admitted: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Class of 2013, J.D.
Practice Area: Utility Law
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9. Allison Pope Cooper
Title: Associate
Law School: Campbell University, J.D., 2005
College: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2002
Admitted: Campbell University, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Administrative Law; Business Law; Eminent Domain; Estate Planning; Estate Administration; Municipal Law; Real Estate Law; Corporate Law; Civil Practice; Condemnation; Contracts; Commercial Transactions; Lobbying; Legislative Affairs; Local Government
Membership: Wake County, First Judicial, Tenth Judicial and North Carolina Bar Associations; North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys.

10. Taylor Johnson
Title: Associate
Law School: University of North Carolina/School of Law, J.D., 2015
College: University of North Carolina /Chapel Hill, B.A., 2012
Admitted: University of North Carolina/School of Law, J.D., 2015
Practice Area: Civil Litigation
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11. Mollie M. Livingston
Title: Associate
Law School: Campbell University School of Law, J.D., 2009
College: Meredith College, B.A., 2006
Admitted: Campbell University School of Law, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Civil Litigation
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12. Jeffrey D. McKinney
Title: Associate
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 2009
College: Davidson College, B.A., 2006
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Business Law, Corporate Law, Taxation
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13. Adam Olls
Title: Associate
Law School: University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2008
College: University of North Carolina, Kenan-Flagler Business School, B.S.B.A., 2005
Admitted: University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2008
Practice Area: Business Law; Corporate Law; Banks and Banking; Taxation; Administrative Law; Commercial Real Estate
Membership: Wake County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations; Tenth Judicial District Bar.

14. G. Lawrence Reeves, Jr.
Title: Member
Law School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1978
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S., 1975
Admitted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1978
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Coverage Disputes; Criminal Defense (Appellate and Trial); Police Liability; Law Enforcement Liability
Membership: Wake County and North Carolina Bar Associations.

15. Robert H. Merritt, Jr.
Title: Managing Partner
Law School: Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1974; LL.M., in Taxation, 1976)
College: Choate School, Wallingford, Connecticut; University of North Carolina, B.A., 1971
Admitted: Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1974; LL.M., in Taxation, 1976)
Practice Area: Taxation, Corporate, Banking, Real Estate, Commercial Litigation, Health Law
Membership: North Carolina (Chairman, Legislative Committee, 1985-1987) and American (Taxation Section) Bar Associations.

16. Charles F. McDarris
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1990
College: Presbyterian College, B.S., 1985
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Administrative Law, Municipal Law, Litigation
Membership: Wake County and North Carolina (Member, Administrative Law Section and Zoning, Planning and Land Use Section) Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar Tenth Judicial Bar.

17. J. Heydt Philbeck
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Valparaiso University, J.D., 1992
College: Georgetown University, Engalitcheff Institute of Comparative Political and Economic Systems, 1987; Elon University, B.A., magna cum laude, 1989
Admitted: Valparaiso University, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Trial Practice, Business Litigation, Labor and Employment, Unfair Business Practices, State and Federal Personnel Law, Professional and Occupational Licensing, Constitutional Law, Civil Rights, Appellate Practice
Membership: Bar Fellowship: North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (1996); Leadership Triangle (1998); Leadership North Carolina (2001). Fellow: North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (1996); Leadership Triangle (1998); Leadership North Carolina (2001). Member: Wake County (Board of Directors, 2009-2011)… Read more North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (1996); Leadership Triangle (1998); Leadership North Carolina (2001). Fellow: North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership (1996); Leadership Triangle (1998); Leadership North Carolina (2001). Member: Wake County (Board of Directors, 2009-2011) and North Carolina (Member, Litigation, Labor and Employment Law Sections) Bar Associations; North Carolina Advocates for Justice (Member, Employment Law and Civil Rights Sections); National Employment Lawyers Association; National Institute for Trial Ad

18. Ralph McDonald
Title: Member
Law School: University of North Carolina, LL.B., 1964
College: University of North Carolina, A.B., 1961
Admitted: University of North Carolina, LL.B., 1964
Practice Area: Public Utilities Law, Business Law, Administrative Law, Real Estate
Membership: Wake County, North Carolina (Chair, Administrative Law Section, 1989-1990) and American Bar Associations.

19. Carson Carmichael, III
Title: Member
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1980
College: North Carolina State University, B.S. with honors, Pulp/Paper, Science/Technology, Chemical Engineering, 1976
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1980
Practice Area: Public Utilities Law; Environmental Law; Administrative Law
Membership: Wake County, North Carolina (Member, Environmental Law Committee, 1984-1987; Construction Law Section, Chair, 1999-2000, Vice Chair, 1998-1999, Treasurer, 1993-1995, Council Member, 1990-1993; Administrative Law Section, Council Member, 1995-1998) and American Bar Associations; North Carolina Society of Health Care Attorneys; American Society of Pharmacy Law.

20. David S. Coats
Title: Managing Partner
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1988
College: Guilford College, B.S., 1984
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Trial Practice, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Appellate Practice, Insurance, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Defense, Insurance Bad Faith, Personal Injury Litigation
Membership: Wake County (Member, Board of Directors, 2002-2004), and North Carolina (Member, Appellate Rules Study Committee, 1994-2000 Chair, Environmental Issues Committee, 1994-1995) Bar Associations North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys Defense Research Institute.

21. David S. Wisz
Title: Member
Law School: University of Kentucky, J.D., with high distinction, 1994
College: St. Bonaventure University, B.B.A., summa cum laude, 1991
Admitted: University of Kentucky, J.D., with high distinction, 1994
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Insurance, Negligence, Premises Liability, Torts, Litigation, Construction Law, Appellate Practice, Contracts, Commercial Litigation, Products Liability, Professional Liability, Mold Litigation, Personal Injury Defense
Membership: Wake County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations Kentucky Bar Association North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys Defense Research Institute.

22. Dayatra T. Matthews
Title: Member
Law School: Duke University, J.D., 1997
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., magna cum laude, 1994
Admitted: Duke University, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Trial Practice; Civil Litigation; Insurance Coverage; Personal Injury Defense; Appellate Practice; General Liability Defense; Labor Law; Employment Litigation
Membership: Wake County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations; North Carolina Association of Black Attorneys; North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys; Defense Research Institute.

23. Philip Alan Collins
Title: Member
Law School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D. with honors, 2000
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 1986; North Carolina State University, M.A., 1996
Admitted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D. with honors, 2000
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Personal Injury, Professional Malpractice, Appellate Practice
Membership: North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys.

24. Sabra J. Faires
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., honors, 1980
College: Davidson College, B.A., 1977
Admitted: University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., honors, 1980
Practice Area: Administrative and Regulatory Law, Business and Corporate Law, Campaign Finance Law, Election Administration Law, Employment Law, Government Affairs, Governmental Law, Municipal Law, Redistricting and Voting Rights Law, Taxation and Tax Controversies, Tobacco Strategies
Membership: Wake County Bar Association North Carolina Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Tax Council, Administrative Law, Government and Public Sector).

25. John T. Crook
Title: Member
Law School: Campbell University, School of Law, J.D., 2006
College: North Carolina State University, B.A., magna cum laude, 2003
Admitted: Campbell University, School of Law, J.D., 2006
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Personal Injury Defense, Professional Liability, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Defense, General Liability Defense, Premises Liability
Membership: Wake County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations.

26. Daniel McPherson Nunn
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: Duke University, B.A. in History, 2001
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Civil Litigation
Membership: