1. Elizabeth Buckner
Title: Associate
Law School: University of South Carolina, J.D., 2011; University of Florida, LL.M., 2012
College: University of Tennessee, B.A., 2006
Admitted: University of South Carolina, J.D., 2011; University of Florida, LL.M., 2012
Practice Area: Taxation; Business Law; Business Transactions; Estate Planning; Estate Administration
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2. Robert S. Blair, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1990
College: Wofford College, B.A., 1987
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Family Law, Domestic Relations, Equitable Distribution, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Matrimonial Law, Alimony, Cohabitation Agreements, Annulment, Collaborative Family Law, Divorce Arbitration, Divorce Taxation, Domestic Partnerships, Domestic Torts, Domestic Violence, Family Arbitration, Family Mediation, Gay and Lesbian Family Law, Interstate Support, Legal Separation Agreements, Marital Agreements, Marital Property Distribution, Marital Property Law, Marital Property Settlements, Uncontested Divorce, Matrimonial Bankruptcy Law, Military Divorce, Name Changes, No Fault Divorce, Non-Traditional Family Law, Paternity, Post Divorce Modification, Postnuptial Agreements, Premarital Agreements, Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs), Restraining Orders, Spousal Support, Uncontested Divorce, Child Custody
Membership: Mecklenburg County (Member and Former Co-Chairman, Family Law Section), North Carolina (Member, Sections on: Family Law; Family Law Council) and American (Member, Family Law Section) Bar Associations; North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers.

3. Mr. John T. Daniel
Title: Partner
Law School: American University, Class of 1983, J.D.
College: Rhodes College, Class of 1976, B.A., with honors, , American University, Class of 1979, M.S.
Admitted: American University, Class of 1983, J.D.
Practice Area: Commercial, General Civil Litigation, Business Disputes, Construction Disputes
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4. Edward G. Connette, III
Title: Partner
Law School: University of North Carolina, J.D., 1977
College: Davidson College, B.A., 1974
Admitted: University of North Carolina, J.D., 1977
Practice Area: Personal Injury, ERISA Litigation, Class Actions, Mental Health Law, Wrongful Death, Disability Benefits
Membership: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Labor and Employment Law) and American (Member, Litigation Section) Bar Associations; North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Advocates for Justice.

5. Kenneth F. Essex
Title: Partner
Law School: University of North Carolina, J.D., 1970
College: Davidson College, B.A., 1965
Admitted: University of North Carolina, J.D., 1970
Practice Area: Business, Mergers and Acquisitions, Estate Planning and Probate, Commercial Real Estate
Membership: Mecklenburg County and North Carolina (Member, Sections on: Corporate; Estate Planning; Fiduciary; Elder Law) Bar Associations; North Carolina State Bar; Charlotte Estate Planning Council.

6. T. Patrick Matus
Title: Principal
Law School: University of North Carolina, J.D., 1972
College: University of North Carolina, A.B., 1969
Admitted: University of North Carolina, J.D., 1972
Practice Area: Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Business Litigation; Criminal Litigation; Civil Litigation; Arbitration; Mediation
Membership: Mecklenburg County (Member, Section on: Criminal Law Section) and North Carolina (Member, Criminal Law Section) Bar Associations; North Carolina State Bar; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; American Arbitration Association (Member, Panel Arbitrators), Resolute Systems, Inc. and Arbitration Forums; North Carolina Advocates for Justice (Criminal Defense Section).

7. Ms. Heather W. Culp
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Kentucky College of Law, Class of 1997, J.D.
College: Miami University, Class of 1994, B.A.
Admitted: University of Kentucky College of Law, Class of 1997, J.D.
Practice Area: Consumer Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy, Debtor/Creditor Relations, Business Litigation
Membership: Bar Fellowship: Mecklenburg County Bar: — Board of Directors (term expiring 2015)— Continuing Legal Education Committee (Member, 2007-present; Co-Chair, 2008-2010)North Carolina Bar Association: — Co-Managing Editor, NCBAF Bankruptcy Practice Manual, Seventh Edition (published 2012)— Bankruptcy Section… Read more Mecklenburg County Bar: — Board of Directors (term expiring 2015)— Continuing Legal Education Committee (Member, 2007-present; Co-Chair, 2008-2010)North Carolina Bar Association: — Co-Managing Editor, NCBAF Bankruptcy Practice Manual, Seventh Edition (published 2012)— Bankruptcy Section Council (three-year term expiring June, 2013)— Nominations Committee (2010-2012)— Law-Related Education Advisory Committee (Member, 2002-2012; Chair, 2007-2009; Co-Chair, Justice Teaching Institute Subcommittee, 2004-2006)Western District

8. Stephen H. Morris
Title: Partner
Law School: University of North Carolina, J.D., 1976
College: University of North Carolina, B.S.B.A., 1973
Admitted: University of North Carolina, J.D., 1976
Practice Area: Business, Tax, Mergers and Acquisitions, Estate Planning and Probate, Commercial Real Estate
Membership: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina (Member, Sections on: Taxation; Business; Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law; Real Property Law) and American (Member, Sections on: Taxation; Probate and Trust Law; Real Property; Corporate, Banking and Business Law) Bar Associations; North Carolina State Bar; Charlotte Estate Planning Council.

9. Mr. Richard A. Elkins
Title: Partner
Law School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Class of 1976, J.D.
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Class of 1973, B.A., with honors
Admitted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Class of 1976, J.D.
Practice Area: Family Law, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury, Business
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10. Marc Gustafson
Title: Partner
Law School: Indiana University, J.D., 2001
College: University of North Carolina, A.B., 1997
Admitted: Indiana University, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Litigation, Business Litigation, Business Start-Ups, Business Planning, Closely Held Business Law, Buying and Selling of Businesses, Small Business Law, Private Business Law, Sole Proprietorships, Limited Liability Company Law, Complex Business Litigation, Business Transactions, Employment Law
Membership: Bar Fellowship: and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, Political Science and Secondary Education in 1997. Mr. Gustafson received his law degree in 2001 from Indiana University.Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Gustafson joined the law firm of Alston & Bird, LLP in Atlanta, Georgia. Alston &… Read more and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History, Political Science and Secondary Education in 1997. Mr. Gustafson received his law degree in 2001 from Indiana University.Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Gustafson joined the law firm of Alston & Bird, LLP in Atlanta, Georgia. Alston & Bird is a national law firm with more than 900 lawyers and is recognized as one of the top law firms in the country. At Alston & Bird, Mr. Gustafson was a member of the Securities Litigation Group and specialized in litigating class actions inv

11. Norris A. Adams, II
Title: Partner
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 2004
College: Campbell University, B.A., 2001
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: ERISA Litigation, Personal Injury, Business Litigation, Construction Claims, Class Actions, Employee Benefits, Health Insurance, Life Insurance
Membership: North Carolina, Mecklenburg County and American Bar Associations; Mecklenburg County Trial Lawyers Association.

12. Louis L. Lesesne, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: Boston University, J.D., 1973
College: Davidson College, B.A., 1967
Admitted: Boston University, J.D., 1973
Practice Area: Employment Law, Labor Law, Constitutional Law, Personal Injury, Business, Family, Arbitration, Mediation
Membership: Mecklenburg County Bar Association; North Carolina State Bar; South Carolina State Bar.

13. Channing O. Richards
Title: Retired Partner
Law School: Duke University, LL.B., 1966
College: University of North Carolina, A.B., 1963
Admitted: Duke University, LL.B., 1966
Practice Area: Family Law (collaborative only); Arbitration; Mediation
Membership: Mecklenburg County Bar Association; North Carolina State Bar.