Barbara E. Ruark

Jeremy S. Shrader is especially focused on commercial real estate. His clients include developers, shopping center owners, entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, insurance companies, title companies, contractors, medical practitioners and more. Jeremy also devotes a substantial portion of his practice to drafting and negotiating commercial leases for landlords and tenants and real estate purchase agreements for buyers and sellers. He also handles commercial real estate closings &nd...

x Bruce Scott is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law with extensive experience in complex equitable distribution and business litigation matters. A native of Watauga County, North Carolina, Bruce combines his legal expertise with a strong commitment to advancing the professional and ethical practice of family law in North Carolina. Bruce is known for his analytical approach and dedication to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. He has been a partner at Robinson & Lawing si...

Jim Lanik is a partner at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC. Prior to joining the firm, he was a partner at Waldrep LLP and an associate and then member at Roberson, Haworth & Reese, PLLC focusing on business bankruptcy and municipal law. Jim is Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the North Carolina State Bar and by the American Board of Certification. He has represented trustees, creditors, and debtors in all aspects of business bankruptcy cases. Jim is currently on the pa...

Don Pocock's areas of practice include business litigation, construction law, creditor’s rights and insolvency litigation, and consumer financial services litigation.

Michele Cybulski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michele practices law in Greensboro, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Michele Cybulski since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Michele Cybulski is held by other lawyers.

Ken Carlson is a senior litigator who has successfully defended companies in virtually every aspect of employment law. He also has a strong practice in drafting employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, and noncompetition agreements, combined with a significant amount of work involving trade secret and noncompetition law. In addition to his litigation practice, Ken regularly advises employers on how to avoid problems before they occur, and helps companies protect their intellec...

3 Things to Know About Matthew Healey: He is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” in Raleigh for 2015, 2017, and 2022 and for inclusion on the “Best Lawyers” list for 2013-2026.* He previously represented employers and insurance companies, giving him valuable insight into the defense side of workers’ comp claims. Matthew Healey is a Partner at the L...

Shannon Altamura is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Shannon practices law in Asheboro, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Shannon Altamura since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Shannon Altamura is held by other lawyers.

Erik Harvey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Erik practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Erik Harvey since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Erik Harvey is held by other lawyers.

Robert Young is a litigator whose practice spans several areas including commercial, real estate, employment, cybersecurity, professional liability and construction litigation matters. Within these practice areas, Robert regularly handles cases with respect to contract disputes, landlord-tenant matters, estate disputes, construction liens, professional negligence and disciplinary and licensing issues, employment and non-competition agreements, condemnation and land use issues, insurance dispu...