1. Claire A. Hunter
Title: Associate
Law School: University of North Carolina Law, J.D., 2010
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., Journalism/Political Science, 2007
Admitted: University of North Carolina Law, J.D., 2010
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense
Membership: North Carolina State Bar; American Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association; Defense Research Institute; North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys; North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys; Wake County Bar Association.

2. Denaa Griffin
Title: Associate
Law School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - B.A. EnglishNorth Carolina Central University School of Law - J.D
College:
Admitted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - B.A. EnglishNorth Carolina Central University School of Law - J.D
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; Automobile Liability Defense; Casualty Insurance Defense; Commercial Insurance Defense; Insurance Coverage Defense; Insurance Defense Subrogation
Membership: North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Bar Association.

3. Mindi Lin Schulze
Title: Partner
Law School: Campbell University, Class of 2004, J.D., cum laude
College: Appalachian State University, Class of 2001, B.S., Political Science, magna cum laude
Admitted: Campbell University, Class of 2004, J.D., cum laude
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense, Health Care Licensing, Nursing Home Liability, Defense Litigation
Membership: Wake County Bar Association North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association Defense Research Institute North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys.

4. John W. Holton
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., North Carolina Law Review, 2012
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., With Distinction, 2007
Admitted: University of North Carolina School of Law, J.D., North Carolina Law Review, 2012
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation; Business Litigation; Health Care; Professional Malpractice; Insurance Defense; Civil Litigation; Construction Law
Membership: North Carolina State Bar; South Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Bar Association; North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys; Wake County Bar Association.

5. Suzanne R. Walker
Title: Attorney
Law School: Campbell University, J.D., 2007
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 2004
Admitted: Campbell University, J.D., 2007
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense; Nursing Home Liability Defense; Health Care; Professional Malpractice; Insurance Defense; Insurance Coverage Defense; Civil Litigation; Construction Law; Toxic Torts; Toxic Tort Class Actions; Appellate Practice
Membership: North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Bar Association; North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys; Wake County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division; Wake Women Attorneys; North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys; American Society of Healthcare Risk Management, North Carolina Chapter.

6. Christopher Skinner
Title: Of Counsel
Law School: Campbell University School of Law, J.D., 2005
College: North Carolina State University, B.S., 2002
Admitted: Campbell University School of Law, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: Business Litigation; Mediation; Construction Law; Insurance Coverage Defense; General Liability Defense; Tort Liability; Construction Defects; Personal Injury Defense; Premises Liability; Products Liability; Insurance Coverage; Corporate Insurance Defense
Membership: North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Bar Association; Wake County Bar Association; North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys.

7. Kristen E. Janicek
Title: Associate
Law School: University of North Carolina, J.D., 2009
College: The Ohio State University, B.S.N., cum laude with honors & distinction 2004
Admitted: University of North Carolina, J.D., 2009
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense Litigation
Membership: North Carolina State Bar, American Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association, Defense Research Institute, North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys, Wake County Bar Association.

8. Crystal B. Mezzullo
Title: Attorney
Law School: Campbell University, J.D. 2002
College: East Carolina University, B.S.N., 1999
Admitted: Campbell University, J.D. 2002
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense; Nursing Home Liability Defense
Membership: Wake County and North Carolina Bar Associations; The North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys

9. Allison J. Becker
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2008
College: Duke University, B.A., English, 2004
Admitted: University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with honors, 2008
Practice Area: Civil Litigation; Bankruptcy
Membership:

10. Kelly A. Brewer, Esq.
Title: Associate
Law School: University of North Carolina, J.D., 2011
College: University of North Carolina, B.A., 2008
Admitted: University of North Carolina, J.D., 2011
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice
Membership:

11. Lori A. Meyerhoffer
Title: Member
Law School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., with honors
College: Mercer University, B.A., 1986; University of Houston, O.D., 1990; University of South Florida, M.D., 1994; University of Alabama
Admitted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., with honors
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense, Medical and Nursing Board Defense, Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation, Health Care, Professional Malpractice, Insurance Defense, Coverage Litigation, Civil Litigation, Professional Licensing, Government Oversight, Toxic Torts, Class Action Litigation, Appellate Representation
Membership: North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association American Bar Association American Health Lawyers Association North Carolina Medical Society

12. Dan J. McLamb
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., with honors, 1974
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, A.B., 1971
Admitted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., with honors, 1974
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Medical Malpractice Defense, Legal Malpractice Defense
Membership: North Carolina State Bar American Bar Association North Carolina Bar Association Defense Research Institute North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys American Board of Trial Advocates (President, Eastern North Carolina Division) American College of Trial Lawyers… Read more North Carolina State Bar American Bar Association North Carolina Bar Association Defense Research Institute North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys American Board of Trial Advocates (President, Eastern North Carolina Division) American College of Trial Lawyers International Academy of Trial Lawyers International Society of Barristers Wake County Bar Association. Read less

13. Barbara B. Weyher
Title: Senior Partner
Law School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., with honors, 1977
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 1973
Admitted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., with honors, 1977
Practice Area: Insurance Defense, Professional Liability, Appellate Practice, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Medical Malpractice Defense, Legal Malpractice Defense, Certified Mediator
Membership: American Bar Association American Bar Foundation North Carolina State Bar (Past President) North Carolina Bar Association Wake County Bar Association (Past President) National Association of Bar Presidents Defense Research Institute North Carolina Association of Defense… Read more American Bar Association American Bar Foundation North Carolina State Bar (Past President) North Carolina Bar Association Wake County Bar Association (Past President) National Association of Bar Presidents Defense Research Institute North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys North Carolina Academy of Superior Court Mediators American Arbitration Association Panel Member Read less

14. Barry S. Cobb
Title: Senior Partner
Law School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., with honors, 1992
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.S., 1989
Admitted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., with honors, 1992
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense, Pharmaceutical Defense Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Representation of Healthcare Providers before Professional Licensing Boards, Defense of Long Term Care Facilities
Membership: Executive Committee- American Board of Trial Advocates, Eastern North Carolina Chapter North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association Defense Research Institute North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys North Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society American… Read more Executive Committee- American Board of Trial Advocates, Eastern North Carolina Chapter North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association Defense Research Institute North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys North Carolina Supreme Court Historical Society American Society of Healthcare Risk Management, North Carolina Chapter Wake County Bar Association Read less

15. John W. Minier
Title: Attorney
Law School: Duke University, J.D., 1988
College: Dartmouth College, B.A., 1984
Admitted: Duke University, J.D., 1988
Practice Area: Health Care, Medical Malpractice Defense
Membership: North Carolina State Bar American Bar Association North Carolina Bar Association Defense Research Institute North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys Wake County Bar Association

16. Rodney E. Pettey
Title: Attorney
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., cum laude, 1990
College: Bob Jones University, B.S., 1987
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., cum laude, 1990
Practice Area: Construction Litigation, Insurance Defense Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Automobile Liability, Property Liability, Products Liability Litigation
Membership: North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association Defense Research Institute North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys Wake County Bar Association

17. Erin McNeil Young
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1999
College: University of North Carolina, Greensboro, B.A., cum laude, 1996
Admitted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Aging Services, Dental, General Liability, Health Care, Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice and Ethics
Membership: Membership Member, Board of Directors, North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys 2014-2017 Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association Defense Research Institute Virginia Bar Association… Read more Membership Member, Board of Directors, North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys 2014-2017 Co-Chair of the Diversity Committee of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association Defense Research Institute Virginia Bar Association Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys Mecklenburg County Bar Association Read less

18. Ryan M. Shuirman
Title: Attorney
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1999
College: University of Virginia, B.A., Government, 1996
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense, Pharmacists Liability, Construction Defects, Products Liability, Legal Malpractice Defense, General Insurance Defense Litigation
Membership: North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association Defense Research Institute North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys Wake County Bar Association American Bar Association American Society of Healthcare Risk Management, North Carolina Chapter

19. Shirley Maring Pruitt
Title: Member
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1992
College: Kellogg Community College, A.D., Nursing, magna cum laude, 1984; Medical University of South Carolina, B.S., Nursing, 1989
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense
Membership: North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Bar Association; Defense Research Institute; North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys; American Association of Nurse Attorneys; Wake County Bar Association.

20. Jason D. Newton
Title: Member
Law School: Mercer University School of Law, 1997; Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 1999
College: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, B.A., 1994
Admitted: Mercer University School of Law, 1997; Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 1999
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense; Civil Litigation
Membership: North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Bar Association; North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys; Defense Research Institute; North Carolina Association of Hospital Risk Managers; Wake County Bar Association.

21. Jennifer D. Maldonado
Title: Member
Law School: Campbell University, School of Law, J.D., 1998
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 1994
Admitted: Campbell University, School of Law, J.D., 1998
Practice Area: Civil Litigation, Insurance Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Construction Law, Construction Litigation, Appellate Advocacy, Commercial and Personal Injury Defense, Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation, Professional Liability, Insurance Defense, Insurance Coverage Litigation, Toxic Torts, Class Action Litigation, Appellate Representation
Membership: North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys Defense Research Institute Wake County Bar Association.

22. Sean T. Partrick
Title: Member
Law School: Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, J.D., 1997
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., Economics, with distinction, 1990
Admitted: Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Construction Litigation, Insurance Defense Litigation, Automobile Liability Defense, Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation, Debtor and Creditor, Debtor and Creditor Collections, Employment Law Litigation, Professional Malpractice, Personal Injury Litigation, Insurance Coverage Litigation, Civil Litigation, Construction Law, Toxic Torts, Class Action Litigation, Appellate Practice
Membership: North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association Wake County Bar Association North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys Defense Research Institute American Bar Association ACA International.

23. Maria Papoulias Wood
Title: Attorney
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 2001
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., Political Science, with honors, 1998
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense; Nursing Home Liability; Healthcare Licensing Board Matters; Appellate Practice
Membership: North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Bar Association; North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys; Defense Research Institute; Wake County Bar Association

24. Mindi L. Schulze
Title: Attorney
Law School: Campbell University, J.D., cum laude, 2004
College: Appalachian State University, B.S., Political Science, magna cum laude, 2001
Admitted: Campbell University, J.D., cum laude, 2004
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense; Health Care Licensing; Nursing Home Liability; Defense Litigation
Membership: Wake County Bar Association; North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Bar Association; Defense Research Institute; North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys.

25. Samuel G. Thompson, Jr.
Title: Attorney
Law School: Campbell University, J.D., 2004
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 1999
Admitted: Campbell University, J.D., 2004
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Defense, Professional Liability, Legal Ethics, Legal Malpractice, Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation, Health Care, Professional Malpractice, Insurance Defense, Insurance Coverage Litigation, General Civil Defense, Professional Licensing, Government Oversight, Toxic Torts, Toxic Tort Class Actions, Appellate Practice
Membership: Wake County Bar Association (Member: Board of Directors, 2011-2016 By-Laws Committee, 2010-2016 Endowment Committee, 2010-2016 Nominations Committee, 2011-2016 Strategic Planning Implementation Committee, 2012-2014, Chair 2014 Summer Programs Committee, 2012-2013 YLD Liaison,… Read more Wake County Bar Association (Member: Board of Directors, 2011-2016 By-Laws Committee, 2010-2016 Endowment Committee, 2010-2016 Nominations Committee, 2011-2016 Strategic Planning Implementation Committee, 2012-2014, Chair 2014 Summer Programs Committee, 2012-2013 YLD Liaison, 2010) Wake County Bar Association - Young Lawyers Division (Immediate Past President, 2011 President, 2010 Secretary, 2009 Treasurer, 2007-2008Summer Clerk Program Co-Chair, 2006-2011 Summer Clerk Program Speaker, 2012-2016)10th Judicial District Bar (Member: Bar Candidate Interview

26. Brian M. Williams
Title: Member
Law School: Campbell University, J.D., 2002
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., History, 1999
Admitted: Campbell University, J.D., 2002
Practice Area: Construction Litigation, Civil Litigation, Toxic Torts, Toxic Tort Class Actions, Insurance Defense, Hospital Liability Defense, Insurance Litigation, Professional Liability Defense, Appellate Advocacy, Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation, Personal Injury Defense, Automobile Liability, Subrogation, Insurance Coverage
Membership: North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys Wake County Bar Association Defense Research Institute American Bar Association

27. Susan T. Fountain
Title: Associate
Law School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1997
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., with distinction, 1994
Admitted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1997
Practice Area: Insurance Defense; General Liability; Insurance Coverage
Membership: Wake County and North Carolina (Member, Litigation Section; Member, Young Lawyers Division; Co-Chair, Citizenship Education Committee, 1998) Bar Associations; The North Carolina State Bar.

28. Kathrine E. Fisher
Title: Partner
Law School: Campbell University, J.D., 2001
College: The Ohio State University, B.S., 1991
Admitted: Campbell University, J.D., 2001
Practice Area: Medical Malpractice; Nursing Home Liability Defense; Appellate Practice; Insurance Defense Litigation; Legal Malpractice; Insurance Coverage
Membership: North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Bar Association; Wake County Bar Association.

29. David M. Fothergill
Title: Associate
Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D., 2003
College: University of North Carolina at Wilmington, B.A., with honors, 2000
Admitted: Wake Forest University, J.D., 2003
Practice Area: Commercial Litigation, Business Litigation, Personal Injury, Professional Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, Long Term Care, Health Care Licensing, Insurance Defense, Insurance Coverage, Civil Litigation, Construction Liability, Toxic Torts, Appellate Practice, Automobile Liability, Products Liability, Copyright Litigation, Civil Appeals, Premises Liability
Membership: North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys Wake County Bar Association Defense Research Institute Claims & Litigation Management Alliance

30. Michael C. Gruman
Title: Partner
Law School: Campbell University, J.D., 2005
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., Economics, 2001
Admitted: Campbell University, J.D., 2005
Practice Area: General Liability, Automobile Defense Litigation, Insurance Defense Litigation, Premises Liability, Construction Litigation, Insurance Coverage, Business Litigation, Toxic Torts, Class Action Litigation, Appellate Representation
Membership: North Carolina State Bar American Bar Association, North Carolina Bar Association Defense Research Institute Wake County Bar Association.

31. John T. Honeycutt
Title: Attorney
Law School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1992
College: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 1989
Admitted: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1992
Practice Area: Construction Litigation, Insurance Defense, Product Liability, Automobile Liability
Membership: North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association Defense Research Institute North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys Wake County Bar Association.