Checking In: October 29, 2024

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Baker Donelson Welcomes New Shareholder

Peter, a white man with brown hair, wears a white shirt with a black blazer.Peter E. Bosman has joined the firm as a shareholder and is based in the Raleigh office. Bosman has practiced law for 15 years. He focuses his practice on guiding and representing banks, private credit funds, and other non-bank lenders, as well as private equity firms and public and private companies, through a broad range of complex transactional matters. Bosman serves as chair of the board of Artspace, a non-profit visual arts center located in downtown Raleigh. Bosman holds a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and a bachelor’s degree, with honors, from the University of North Carolina.

Brooks Pierce Elects New Managing Partner

James, a white man with white hair, wears a white shirt, blue tie and black blazer. James (Jimmy) C. Adams II has been elected managing partner. He will begin this role on February 1, 2025. Adams has practiced with the firm for more than 30 years. He previously was a member and a chair of the firm’s finance committee and now serves on the management committee. Adams will work with Reid L. Phillips, the current managing partner, as Adams transitions into his role. Adams’s practice is focused on representing large national enterprises, small local companies, and individuals in all aspects of disputes and litigation. Adams received his J.D., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with honors in economics and distinction.

Associates Join Poyner Spruill

Cecelia, a woman with dark brown hair and brown glasses, wears a bright pink dress and black blazer. Cecilia Barreca has rejoined the firm, where she previously was a summer associate. Her practice is focused on transactional law. She holds a J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law. While in law school, she worked for the Dean’s Fellow Program as a co-coordinator. She earned 200 hours of pro bono work. She was also a member of the Transactional and Corporate Law Association. She received a bachelor’s degree from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

Stephen, a white man with brown hair and brown glasses, wears a pale blue shirt and a grey blazer.Stephen Gambill focuses his practice on real estate and transactional matters. Gambill graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law. He received both an undergraduate and a master’s degree in religious studies from Lenoir-Rhyne University. He is a classically trained singer.

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Checking In: September 24, 2024

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New Partner Announced at Capua Law

Natalia, a white woman with brown hair, wears a black blouse, yellow sweater and yellow earrings.Natalia Talbot was named a partner with the firm. Her practice is focused on civil litigation, construction and business law, POA matters, real estate dispute, and state and court federal appeals. Talbot has more than ten years of experience as an attorney. She received a J.D., with distinction, from Boston College Law School. Following her graduation, she worked as assistant district attorney for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and as lead counsel in more than fifty criminal trials. She served as a federal law clerk in the Western District of North Carolina for the U.S. Magistrate Judge Carleton Metcalf. Talbot’s blog post titled My Vision for the Legal Profession: Prioritizing Attorney Mental Health was selected as the winning entry in the NCBA Young Lawyer Division’s 2022 Writing Competition. She holds a Master of Education in Teaching from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, in anthropology and German from Barnard College of Columbia University.

HBS Welcomes New Partner

Lucie, a white woman with brown hair, wears a white blouse and black blazer.Lucienne Hartmann Peoples has joined the firm’s Asheville office as a partner. She specializes in aging services and health care. She has experience in civil litigation and has handled general liability and commercial litigation. In her previous role, she focused on defending personal injury torts, professional liability, premises liability, product liability, and coverage disputes. She graduated from Mercer University School of Law. After graduating, she served as a judicial law clerk to Judge C. Ashley Royal of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Transylvania University.

Phelps Dunbar LLP Announces New Partner, Associates

Patrick, a white man with grey hair, wears a pale grey shirt, black suit and navy tie with teal circles. Patrick Meacham has joined the litigation team as a partner. Meacham, who is a trial lawyer, has more than 25 years of experience practicing law in Raleigh. He assists clients in professional negligence, products and premises liability, catastrophic personal injury and mass torts. He graduated from Campbell Law School, where he received his J.D., and the University of Kansas, where he received his bachelor’s degree.

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Checking In: August 27, 2024

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Adds New Attorney

Madisyn, a white woman with blond hair, wears a black blouse and grey blazer. Madisyn K. Ivey has joined Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP. She practices construction law. She graduated from Georgetown University Law Center in 2020, where she was the Georgetown University Law Center winner of the Iron Tech Lawyer Invitational and a global finalist for the CALI Award. She holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communications, magna cum laude, from the University of South Carolina.

Two Attorneys Join Fox Rothschild

Deborah, a Black woman with Black hair, wears a maroon blouse and black jacket. Deborah B. Andrews has joined Fox Rothschild. Andrews practices as of counsel in the Employee Benefits & Compensation Department and has offices in both Raleigh and Washington, D.C. Her practice is focused on employee benefits, executive compensation and applicable tax compliance matters. Andrews is a certified public accountant in North Carolina. She holds an LL.M. in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, a J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law and a B.A., with honors, from North Carolina State University.

Morgan, a white woman with light brown hair, wears a white blouse and black jacket. Morgan McCall Reece has joined the firm’s Greensboro office. She practices of counsel in the Litigation Department and Appellate Practice Group. She previously served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and state prosecutor. Reece defended businesses and individuals in white-collar criminal cases and regulatory proceedings. She has successfully argued cases before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit. She graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia.

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Checking In: July 30, 2024

Attorney Joins the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin

John, a white man with brown hair and circular brown glasses, wears a pale blue shirt, black jacket, and dark blue tie. John Wheatley, a personal injury attorney, is now an associate with the firm. Wheatley has practiced law for over eight years. He holds a J.D. from Charlotte School of Law. While in law school, Wheatley was a Moot Court participant and received a CALI Award for sports law. He also volunteered as a student attorney at the Mississippi Center for Justice. He graduated with a B.A. in political science from the University of Alabama.

Checking In: June 25, 2024

Young Moore and Henderson, P.A. Welcomes New Associate

Ash, a man with black hair, wears a white shirt, bright blue tie, and black jacket, and he is smiling.Ash C. Giri is now an associate with the firm, and he will represent clients in civil litigation matters. Giri has prior experience in workers’ compensation law, and with Legal Aid of North Carolina, where he handled landlord-tenant cases. He received his J.D., cum laude, from Campbell Law School. He served as the executive editor and bluebook editor of Campbell Law Review and president of the Business Law Association. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Minnesota.

Checking In: May 28, 2024

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Baker Donelson Adds Associate Attorney

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David Blue has joined Baker Donelson and practices in the Charlotte office. Blue focuses on complex business disputes, which include commercial contracts litigation, construction litigation and defense of claims brought under the Unfair Trade Practices Act. He earned his J.D., cum laude, from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2021, where he was the business editor of the Wake Forest Journal of Law and Policy. He holds a bachelor’s degree, magna cum laude, in politics and international affairs from Wake Forest University.

Cranfill Sumner Announces New Associate Attorney

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Douglas “D.C.” Conant has joined the firm and is based in the Raleigh office. Conant practices administrative, regulatory and government law. Conant has experience representing clients before regulatory bodies and government agencies, which include the North Carolina Utilities Commission and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. He served as a clerk for Judge Jacob E. Reger of West Virginia’s 26th Judicial District. He also was a member of the town council in Flatwoods, West Virginia. He graduated from West Virginia University College of Law in 2020 and holds a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from West Virginia University.

Attorney Joins the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin

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Andrew Haynes, a personal injury attorney, has joined the firm. He has worked at major insurance companies and brings seven years of experience in the insurance industry to this role. He is a 2023 graduate from Elon University School of Law, and in 2020, he earned an M.B.A. from East Carolina University. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration – finance/risk management and insurance from ECU and served as a peer mentor during college.

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Checking In: April 30, 2024

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Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Adds New Partner

Kimberly, a white woman with blond hair, wears a blue shirt and black suit.

Kimberly E. Zirkle has joined the Charlotte office, where she will practice with the Banking & Financial Services Practice Group. She focuses on corporate finance and acquisitions transactions, and works with lenders and private equity portfolio companies and other private companies. She brings more than 15 years of experience in finance. Zirkle has engaged in pro bono and public service throughout her career. In her pro bono work, she has represented individuals who have experienced domestic violence and was on the board of Safe Alliance. She is the board chair of Charlotte Legal Initiative to Mobilize Businesses, Inc. She received a J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Capua Law Welcomes Attorney

Glenn, a white man with grey hair, wears a white shirt, light purple and dark purple striped tie, and black suit.

Glenn Conway focuses on construction and business litigation. A native of New Haven, Conn., Conway formerly practiced criminal defense, civil rights and police misconduct matters. Conway is licensed to practice in both North Carolina and Connecticut. As an attorney, he has obtained approximately 100 jury verdicts. He earned a J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law and a bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Connecticut.

Appellate Attorney Joins The Dowling Firm

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Troy Shelton has joined The Dowling Firm. Shelton is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Appellate Practice, and he works with trial counsel on critical motions. From 2014 to 2015, Shelton served as a law clerk to United States District Judge Thomas D. Schroeder of the Middle District of North Carolina. Shelton also served as a member of the NCBA Appellate Rules Committee. In 2023, he received the North Carolina Bar Association’s Young Lawyer Pro Bono Service Award. He holds a J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where he was a member of the Order of the Coif. He holds a B.A., magna cum laude, from Duke University.

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Checking In: March 19, 2024

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Allman Spry Welcomes of Counsel Attorney

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James G. Downey III has joined the firm as of Counsel. Downey will work with the firm’s family law and civil litigation sections. Downey brings more than ten years of experience as an attorney to this role. He has focused on family law for more than half of his career. He holds a J.D. from Appalachian School of Law, where he was captain of the Trial Advocacy Team. He earned a B.A. in history and political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is licensed to practice law in North Carolina, Florida and Michigan.

Baker Donelson Opens Charlotte Office and Adds New Shareholders

Baker Donelson has launched an office in Charlotte and has added eight new shareholders, seven of whom are NCBA members: John E. Branch III, Thomas G. Hooper, Paul J. Osowski, Evan M. Sauda, William M. Starr, Fred M. Wood Jr., and Noelle E. Wooten. Fred M. Wood Jr. will serve as the office’s managing shareholder. Hooper, Osowski, Sauda, Starr, and Wooten will also practice in the Charlotte office; Branch will be based in the Raleigh location.

Fred, a white man with white hair, wears a pale pink shirt, teal tie and black jacket.

Fred M. Wood Jr. has practiced for more than 30 years. He represents companies in matters involving unfair business practices and methods of competition, the North Carolina Trade Secrets Protection Act, business torts, and class actions. Wood also practices financial services litigation. He holds a J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law, an M.B.A. from Wake Forest University Babcock Graduate School of Management, and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

John is a white man with brown hair. He wears a white shirt, pale blue tie and navy suit.

John E. Branch III focuses his practice on complex business, employment, and constitutional law. He advises clients on business matters and disputes involving contracts, shareholder and LLC member issues, fraud, unfair competition, defamation, and other business-related claims. He provides counsel to and advocates for clients in constitutional and political law issues and in educational matters. He graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where he earned a J.D., and from UNC, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in history.

Thomas, a white man with a brown beard, wears a white shirt, blue striped tie, and black jacket.

Thomas G. Hooper focuses on complex business and commercial litigation and consumer and commercial financial services litigation. He has experience representing clients in state and federal trials, as well as in appellate courts and arbitration. His clients have included financial institutions, lenders and insurance companies. He holds a J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law and a B.A. from Davidson College. Read more

Checking In: February 27, 2024

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Brooks Pierce Announces Raleigh Office Expansion

Brooks Pierce has expanded its Raleigh office with the addition of 5,915 square feet of space on the eighteenth floor of the Wells Fargo Capitol Center at 150 Fayetteville, bringing the law firm’s total Raleigh footprint to 43,047 square feet. The expanded office space is connected to the existing space with a newly designed internal staircase. As part of the expansion, the law firm added important works to its distinguished collection of North Carolina art, including works by Gayle Stott Lowry, Joe Cox, Henry Pearson, and Keiko Genka, as well as a commissioned work by Raleigh-based artist Mia Yoon.

Capua Law Adds Attorneys

Natalia, a white woman with brown hair, wears a a black blouse with coral flowers and bright blue earrings.Natalia Lynn Talbot has joined Capua Law Firm, and she is based in the Asheville office. She brings more than ten years of experience as an attorney to this role. She has practiced criminal prosecution, bankruptcy litigation, commercial litigation, and federal appellate litigation. She graduated from Boston College Law School. After earning her J.D., she became an assistant district attorney for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. She served as a federal law clerk under W. Carleton Metcalf, U.S. Magistrate Judge in the Western District of North Carolina. Talbot serves on the board of directors for BarCARES and was an NC Pro Bono Honor Society inductee (2022).

Sam, a white man with light brown hair and a beard, wears a white shirt, dark grey suit and a medium grey tie.Sam Maier has also joined the firm. He is experienced in litigation strategy development and trial preparation. Before joining the firm, he practiced in Wilmington. He also has experience as an attorney with the International Maritime Group in Seattle, Wash. He received his J.D., cum laude, from George Washington Law School, where he graduated with honors and was a Thurgood Marshall Scholar. He holds a B.S., cum laude, from the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh. He majored in political science and philosophy with a minor in European studies. Read more

Checking In: January 23, 2024

Advocate Health Adds Associate General Counsel Attorney

Michael, a white man with brown hair, wears a blue and white checkered shirt and a grey suit.Michael Berwanger has joined Advocate Health as associate general counsel. Berwanger has experience in value-based care, managed care, privacy and data security and other health care regulatory matters. He previously held the role of vice president of compliance and legal affairs at CHESS Health Solutions since June 2019, where he served as corporate secretary. Prior to this role, Berwanger was director of quality management and compliance at MedCost LLC. Berwanger serves as the Communications Chair of the NCBA Health Law Section. He holds a J.D. from the New England School of Law and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is certified by the Health Care Compliance Association in Health Care Privacy.

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP Elevates Medlin to  Counsel

Lyndsay, a white woman with auburn hair, wears a green blouse and black jacket.Lyndsay Medlin was promoted to counsel. Medlin has practiced with the firm for eight years. She helps clients in the areas of litigation, investigation and compliance needs, and she also offers counsel to clients in matters of privacy and cybersecurity. In 2017, she was inducted into the North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society. Medlin serves as a volunteer with the Humane Society of Charlotte. She graduated from the University of Virginia School of Law, where she was the articles development editor for Virginia Sports and Entertainment Law Journal. She holds a B.A., cum laude, from Duke University.

Cranfill Sumner LLP Names New Partners

Ryan, a white man with brown hair, wears a white and blue checkered shirt, a blue tie, and a navy jacket.Ryan Bostic, who practices in the firm’s Wilmington office, has been named a partner with the firm. Bostic is a litigation attorney focusing on high exposure personal injury matters, which include wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and sexual abuse cases. Bostic defends licensed professionals against claims of professional negligence and malpractice. He has served as outside council on behalf of local governments, and he also practices community association law. He received his J.D. from Appalachian School of Law and his bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University. Read more