Charles H. Bowyer

With his deep knowledge and breadth of experience in law and taxation, Mr. William R. Culp, Jr. helps clients structure their business affairs to maximize their wealth. Mr. Culp represents a wide variety of clients, from entrepreneurs and private investors to large corporate clients. Clients look to him for guidance in structuring complex business arrangements and transactions, and for solutions to the most challenging business problems. Mr. Culp's practice includes real estate and partnershi...

Richard Simons regularly represents developers, real estate investment trusts, investors, landlords and tenants in complex commercial real estate transactions. Richard's experience includes acquisitions, dispositions, financing, joint venture formation, large-scale office, industrial and retail leasing, and advising on condominium matters, land planning and real estate components of mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining the firm in 2015, Richard practiced with a firm in Columbia, South C...

Clay Littlefield, a partner based out of the firm’s Charlotte and New York offices, is a member of the Federal and International Tax group. Clay’s practice concentrates on tax issues confronted by underwriters, issuers and investors participating in structured finance transactions, including mortgage and asset-backed securitizations, REMICs, CLOs, REITs, and similar structures. Clay’s practice also focuses on advising financial institutions on the tax and legal aspects of va...

Daniel Talbert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Family Law. Daniel practices law in Shelby, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel Talbert 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 Daniel Talbert is held by other lawyers.

Chris Tomlinson has extensive experience representing clients in complex business and securities litigation, with concentrations in shareholder and corporate governance disputes, merger and acquisitions litigation, financial services litigation, and broker-dealer litigation. Chris employs his judgment, creativity, and dedication to help his clients successfully resolve their disputes, whether in or out of court. A member of the firm’s Litigation group, Chris assists a wide variety of cl...

Clients turn to Nader to provide thoughtful advice and counsel when facing complex and high-stakes litigation, enforcement, and regulatory issues. Nader’s experience ranges from handling class actions and complex business and securities litigation to representing companies in parallel civil and criminal investigations by governmental authorities and regulators across the globe. His clients greatly value his judgment and work ethic in developing effective legal strategies and providing p...

James E. Hickmon , known to clients as Jim, is the principal attorney of North Carolina Estate Planning & Fiduciary Law in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since 2001, he has represented individuals, families, fiduciaries, and closely held business owners in matters involving estate planning , probate, trusts and estates , and fiduciary litigation . His practice also includes litigation involving trusts and estates disputes, helping clients address contested estate matters, fiduciary responsibi...

Mac McBryde has extensive experience representing lenders and borrowers in structuring, negotiating, and executing complex syndicated and bilateral financing transactions. Mac brings a practical, solution-oriented approach to his legal practice, recognizing his clients’ needs for responsiveness and efficiency in executing a transaction. Mac has experience across a wide array of financing transactions, including investment grade, leveraged, recapitalization and acquisition financings, an...

Kathleen K. Lucchesi is a principal and the office litigation manager in the Charlotte, North Carolina, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. For Kathi, the business of law is about people. Working first to find creative, business-oriented solutions, Kathi prioritizes developing effective policies and practices to keep employers out of the courtroom. But when the road to resolution leads to the courthouse, her extensive trial experience provides clients with the confidence that they’ll be well r...

Margaret Santen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Margaret practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Margaret Santen since 2025. 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 Margaret Santen is held by other lawyers.