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Mike Allen dedicates his practice to protecting clients’ rights and assets, including their contract rights, intellectual property rights, shareholder rights, and estate rights. His rare blend of experience in negotiating, contracting, counseling, and litigation helps him provide meaningful insight to clients at all stages of their business relationships. Mike’s goal is to protect client interests without the need for litigation, but with more than 35 years of dispute resolution e...

Jennifer Lyday, a partner at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC, represents creditors, trustees, and businesses in Chapter 11 proceedings, as well as advises on the sale and purchase of distressed assets. She is held in particular high esteem for her abilities in bankruptcy litigation and advising clients on broader commercial disputes. Prior to joining the firm, she was a partner at Waldrep LLP and an associate at Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP, focusing on corporate Chapter 11...

Rodney A. Guthrie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Guthrie, who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Guthrie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dustin Greene is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Dustin practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Dustin Greene 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 Dustin Greene is held by other lawyers.

Jasmine Pitt focuses her practice on commercial litigation in state and federal courts. She has experience analyzing and navigating employment issues, general and professional liability, insurance coverage and defense, bankruptcy, and contract disputes. Her clients include school boards, hospitals and medical providers, and other small and medium-sized businesses. Jasmine also has experience handling appellate matters.

William M. Bryner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Franchise Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. William M. practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized William M. Bryner since 2011. 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 William M. Bryner is held by other lawyers.

Kristine Marie Sims is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kristine Marie practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Kristine Marie Sims since 2022. 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 Kristine Marie Sims is held by other l...

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...

Jason M. Wenker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jason M. practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jason M. Wenker since 2019. 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 Jason M. Wenker is held by other lawyers.

Joe Carruthers brings over 40 years of litigation experience to Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC, most recently as a partner with Wall Babcock LLP and prior, Carruthers & Bailey, P.A., a Winston-Salem-based firm that he started with Dennis Bailey in 2001. He has handled and will continue to manage a broad range of litigation matters through trial and appellate review, including medical malpractice defense, business and banking disputes, wrongful death, serious personal injury, and p...