Checking In: September 22, 2026

Compiled by Jessica Junqueira

Attorneys Join Law Firm Carolinas

F Frederick, a white man with black hair, wears a white shirt, gray tie and black suit. rederick C. “Fred” Hulse practices in the Greensboro office. He provides counsel to homeowner, condominium and townhouse associations on a broad range of community association matters, with a particular focus on assessment collections. He has prior experience in employment and labor law, civil litigation and real estate law. He received his law degree from Elon University School of Law and his bachelor’s degree in history from Wake Forest University.

Jennifer, a white woman with gray hair and black glasses, wears a white blouse and black suit. Jennifer K. Payne is based in the Greensboro office and focuses on family law. She has more than 15 years of experience in family law. She has practiced complex litigation and alternative dispute resolution. She is a Certified Family Financial Mediator, Collaborative Law Professional and Parenting Coordinator. She previously worked in private practice and served as a Guardian ad Litem attorney in Guilford County. She earned her law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law and her bachelor’s degree from North Carolina Central University, where she graduated with high honors.

McKnight Law Announces New Partner

MC, a white woman with long brown hair, wears a grey dress and is standing outside. MC Skinner is now a partner with the firm, where she has practiced law since 2020. Skinner has assisted clients with matters including child custody, child support, separation agreements, equitable distribution, alimony, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence and more. She received her law degree from Campbell Law School and her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

Parry Law Welcomes New Attorney

Isaac, a white man with brown hair and a beard, wears a white shirt, teal tie and black suit. Isaac Linnartz focuses on complex commercial litigation. He handles contract disputes, corporate governance disputes, and claims relating to trade secrets, noncompetes and other restrictive covenants. He also handles claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination and wage-and-hour violations. He graduated from Duke University School of Law, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif. He received a master’s degree, summa cum laude, from Duke University Divinity School and a bachelor’s degree in history from Duke University.

Poyner Spruill LLP Announces New Associate

Ella, a white woman with light brown hair, wears a white blouse and multicolored button down short-sleeve blazer. Ariella (Ella) Walsh has joined the firm as a partner, and she will practice in the Charlotte office. She represents clients in business litigation, negligence and tort claims, premises liability actions, constitutional law matters and municipal and local government matters. She is experienced in assisting clients through the stages of litigation at the state and federal levels. She earned her law degree at the University of North Carolina School of Law and her bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Texas Christian University.