Craig B. Wheaton

Bill is a partner and member of the Executive Committee of Hutchison Law Group. His practice focuses on corporate and transactional matters for life sciences companies. Many of his clients are innovators in the areas of cell therapy, drug discovery, development and delivery, healthcare services and related fields. Bill assists growing and established companies raise capital, acquire and out-license technology, collaborate with strategic partners and engage in mergers and acquisitions. Bill be...

Michael Newman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Michael practices law in Pinehurst, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Newman 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 Michael Newman is held by other lawyers.

Mike has been practicing law with Martin & Jones for more than 20 years and his practice focuses on representing individuals suffering from asbestos-related diseases including malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis. His clients include workers who were occupationally exposed to asbestos in industrial settings such as power plants, chemical plants, railroads, shipyards, paper mills and other manufacturing facilities. Mike has represented clients from states all over the United ...

Sarah Blount is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Sarah practices law in Tarboro, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah Blount 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 Sarah Blount is held by other lawyers.

In joining Hardison & Cochran in 2008, Joel Jackson Hardison made a transition from defending insurance companies in Workers Compensation cases to representing injured and disabled workers. He applies the insights he gained from representing insurance companies to assist the injured workers he represents. There is little doubt about which type of practice he prefers. Hardison received a B.A. degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina in 1999 and a J.D. from the UNC School ...

Allison Chan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Allison practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Allison Chan 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 Allison Chan is held by other lawyers.

Stephen Brown focuses his practice on business formation and structuring, wealth transfer planning, and litigation involving fiduciaries, trusts, estates and guardianships. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. Stephen regularly advises individuals on a range of estate planning strategies, including the use of simple and complex trust arrangements to achieve their personal and charitable objectives in a tax advantaged manner. He also has extensive experience a...

Michael leads the Health Care practice. He counsels physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers on regulatory, compliance, and transactional matters. He represents all types of closely-held businesses and their owners on such issues as the formation of business entities, financing transactions, and the merger, acquisition, and sale of businesses. Additionally, Michael advises banks, automobile and tractor finance companies, shopping center owners, homeowners' associations, and suppl...

Andrew D. (Andy) Webster is a shareholder at Young Moore and concentrates his practice on the defense of clients in the transportation industry. He has represented motor carriers and their drivers since 2007 in multiple jurisdictions and has practiced North Carolina transportation law at Young Moore since 2019. The cornerstone of Andy’s practice is to counsel clients in the aftermath of catastrophic losses. He routinely manages the immediate handling of after-hours motor vehicle acciden...

Louis E. Wooten III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Louis E. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Louis E. Wooten III 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 Louis E. Wooten III is held by other lawyers.