1. Virginia Wooten
Title: Associate
Law School: University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2014
College: Davidson College, B.A., History, 2008
Admitted: University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., 2014
Practice Area: Business Disputes & Litigation; Employment Law; Municipalities & Public Entities
Membership: •DRI, Member •Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Member •NCBA, Member •North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology, Executive Editor (2013-2014) •Board of Directors for the Young Affiliates of the Mint Museum

2. M. Janelle Lyons
Title: Associate
Law School: William & Mary School of Law, J.D., 2005
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S., Public Health, 2000
Admitted: William & Mary School of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Employment Law; Family Law; Municipalities & Public Entities; Premises Liability; Professional Liability; Retail; Restaurant and Hospitality
Membership: • William & Mary Journal of Women and the Law, Staff Member

3. Jordan Bernstein
Title: Associate
Law School: University of North Carolina, Class of 2019, J.D.
College: Ohio Wesleyan University, B.A., Politics and Government; Minor in History
Admitted: University of North Carolina, Class of 2019, J.D.
Practice Area:
Membership:

4. Deborah Gold Smith
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 2000
College: The College of William and Mary, B.A., 1992; University of Tennessee - Knoxville, M.S., 1997
Admitted: University of Tennessee College of Law, J.D., 2000
Practice Area: Education Law
Membership:

5. Meredith FitzGibbon
Title: Associate
Law School: Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2016
College: Clemson University, B.A.
Admitted: Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2016
Practice Area: Employment Law; Municipalities & Public Entitiess
Membership: •DRI, Member

6. Russell M. Racine
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: University of Denver College of Law, J.D., 1999
College: Muhlenberg College, B.S., 1993
Admitted: University of Denver College of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Aviation Law; Intellectual Property; Professional Liability
Membership: •NCBA, Member •North Carolina State Bar, Member •Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Member •South Carolina State Bar, Member •Professional Liability Defense Federation, Member

7. John Whitelaw Ong
Title: Partner
Law School: Emory University, J.D., 1991
College: Connecticut College, B.A., 1988
Admitted: Emory University, J.D., 1991
Practice Area: Construction Law; Medical Malpractice; Trucking & Commercial Transportation; General Liability; Wrongful Death
Membership: • Soccer Coach

8. Erin F. Taylor
Title: Partner
Law School: Campbell University, J.D., 1999 I. Beverly Lake Scholarship Recipient, Phi Alpha Delta
College: UNC-Greensboro, B.A., Political Science, 1995
Admitted: Campbell University, J.D., 1999 I. Beverly Lake Scholarship Recipient, Phi Alpha Delta
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation
Membership: • American Bar Association, Member

9. Kelly Beth Smith
Title: Attorney
Law School: Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2011 National Order of the Barristers, Chief Justice of the Moot Court Board 2010-2011, Captain of the National Trial Team
College: Meredith College, B.A., summa cum laude, 2006; Wake Forest University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences, M.A., 2008
Admitted: Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2011 National Order of the Barristers, Chief Justice of the Moot Court Board 2010-2011, Captain of the National Trial Team
Practice Area: Family Law; Municipal & Police Law; Premises Liability; Professional Liability; Trucking & Commercial Transportation; Business Disputes & Litigation
Membership: Biography

10. Patrick H. Flanagan
Title: Partner
Law School: Wake Forest University, School of Law, J.D., 1990
College: St. Lawrence University, B.S., Chem, 1987; Judge Advocate General's School, 1990); CPT, U.S. Army, 1990-1994
Admitted: Wake Forest University, School of Law, J.D., 1990
Practice Area: Employment Law; Municipalities & Public Entities; Premises Liability; Retail; Restaurant and Hospitality
Membership: • Charlotte Preparatory School, Board of Trustees Member

11. Jerri J. Simmons
Title: Associate
Law School: Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2010
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., Journalism/Psychology, 2007
Admitted: Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation
Membership: • Teaching Assistant for Professor Luellen Curry: 2008 - 2010

12. Robert M. Rubin
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1994
College: University of South Carolina, B.A., cum laude, 1990
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1994
Practice Area: Business Disputes & Litigation; Insurance Law & Coverage; Premises Liability; Trucking & Commercial Transportation
Membership: • University of Miami School of Law Ethics Orientation

13. Meagan I. Kiser
Title: Associate
Law School: Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2010
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 2006
Admitted: Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2010
Practice Area: Employment Law; Insurance Law & Coverage; Municipalities & Public Entities; Professional Liability
Membership: • Campbell Law Review, Chief Publications Editor: 2009 - 2010

14. Amy E. Oleksa
Title: Shareholder
Law School: Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, J.D., cum laude, Woolsack Honor Society, Academic Integrity Committee, Trial Moot Court Board, 2002
College: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, B.A., 1999
Admitted: Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, J.D., cum laude, Woolsack Honor Society, Academic Integrity Committee, Trial Moot Court Board, 2002
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice; Municipal & Police Law; Premises Liability; Trucking & Commercial Transportation; Long-term Care/Nursing Home Defense
Membership: Defense Research Institute; Mecklenburg County Bar; North Carolina Bar Association; North Carolina Association of Defense.

15. Bradley P. Kline
Title: Associate
Law School: Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2005
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 2001
Admitted: Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Employment Law; Municipalities & Public Entities; Workers' Compensation
Membership: • Trial Bar Member: 2003 - 2005

16. Holland B. Ferguson
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2005
College: Duke University, B.A., 2002
Admitted: University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2005
Practice Area: Insurance Coverage; Workers' Compensation
Membership: Biography

17. Barry Porter, Jr.
Title: Associate
Law School: North Carolina Central University School of Law, J.D.
College: The University of Georgia, B.A., Criminal Justice
Admitted: North Carolina Central University School of Law, J.D.
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation
Membership: • American Bar Association, Member

18. Victoria Street Tolbert
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 2004; Comments Editor, North Carolina Law Review, 2003-04; Staff Member, North Carolina Law Review, 2002-03
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., with Distinction, 2000; Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, President of UNC Chapter, 2002-04; Joseph E. Pogue Scholarship Recipient, 1996-2000; Golden Key National Honor Society, Treasurer of UNC Chapter, 1998-2000
Admitted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 2004; Comments Editor, North Carolina Law Review, 2003-04; Staff Member, North Carolina Law Review, 2002-03
Practice Area: Labor and Employment Law; Municipal & Police Law; Premises Liability; Business Disputes & Litigation
Membership: Biography

19. Mica Nguyen Worthy
Title: Associate
Law School: Campbell University School of Law,, J.D., 2008 Order of Old Kivett, Book Awards: Workers' Compensation, Trial Advocacy, International Commercial Arbitration, Public International Law, Constitutional Law
College: Universidad de Cuenca Exchange, 2002; St. Andrews Presbyterian College,, B.A., summa cum laude, 2005; Cologne Academy on International Commercial Arbitration, Cologne, Germany, Graduate of the 9th, 2011
Admitted: Campbell University School of Law,, J.D., 2008 Order of Old Kivett, Book Awards: Workers' Compensation, Trial Advocacy, International Commercial Arbitration, Public International Law, Constitutional Law
Practice Area: Business Disputes & Litigation; Construction Law; Workers' Compensation
Membership: • Leaders Under 40, Community Building Initiative, Charlotte, Participant, 2010-2011

20. Todd A. King
Title: Partner
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 2002 Wake Forest International Law Moot Court Team
College: Wake Forest University, B.S., cum laude, 1998
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 2002 Wake Forest International Law Moot Court Team
Practice Area: Motor Vehicle Litigation; Premises Liability; Products Liability; Professional Liability; Trucking & Commercial Transportation
Membership: • Claims and Litigation Management Alliance, Member

21. Ryan D. Bolick
Title: Partner
Law School: Campbell University, Norman A. Wiggins School of Law, J.D., 1999
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., English/Economics, 1994
Admitted: Campbell University, Norman A. Wiggins School of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Accountants (Professional Liability); Attorneys (Professional Liability); Insurance Brokers & Agents (Professional Liability); Labor and Employment Law; Medical Malpractice; Municipal & Police Law; Professional Malpractice Defense
Membership: Biography

22. Lawrence M. Baker
Title: Partner
Law School: Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 1990 National Order of the Barristers, Chief Justice Moot Court Board, 1989-1990
College: Alma College, B.A., 1987
Admitted: Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 1990 National Order of the Barristers, Chief Justice Moot Court Board, 1989-1990
Practice Area: Construction Law; Premises Liability; Products Liability; Workers' Compensation
Membership: • Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church, Elder and Corporate Officer

23. Samuel H. (Lee) Poole, Jr.
Title: Partner
Law School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1986
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 1982
Admitted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1986
Practice Area:
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24. M. Andrew Avram
Title: Partner
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1990 WFU Trial Bar, Phi Alpha Delta, Book Award UCC Survey
College: Wake Forest University, B.A., Politics, 1982
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1990 WFU Trial Bar, Phi Alpha Delta, Book Award UCC Survey
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation
Membership: • Wake Forest University - Committee Member for Construction of New Tennis Center

25. Emerson M. Thompson, III
Title: Partner
Law School: Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 1989
College: Wake Forest University, B.A., 1986
Admitted: Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 1989
Practice Area: Construction Law; Medical Malpractice; Premises Liability; Products Liability; Trucking & Commercial Transportation; Business Disputes & Litigation
Membership: • CSH American Cancer Society, Relay for Life Team Member

26. Nicholas P. Valaoras
Title: Partner
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1992 Moot Court Board
College: Wake Forest University, B.A., History, 1989
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1992 Moot Court Board
Practice Area: Alternative Dispute Resolution; Retail; Restaurant and Hospitality; Workers' Compensation
Membership: • Westerly Hills Elementary School, Tutor

27. Matthew B. Covington
Title: Attorney
Law School: Elon University School of Law, J.D., 2009 Book Award: Civil Procedure
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., with distinction, 2003
Admitted: Elon University School of Law, J.D., 2009 Book Award: Civil Procedure
Practice Area: Workers' Compensation
Membership: Biography

28. Matthew K. Lilly
Title: Associate
Law School: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 2008
College: University of Notre Dame, B.A., 2005
Admitted: University of Notre Dame, J.D., 2008
Practice Area: Business Disputes & Litigation; Construction Law; Motor Vehicle Litigation; Premises Liability
Membership: • Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Member