Dana E. Simpson

Kevin Prakke focuses his practice on the areas of corporate law, corporate finance and securities law. He has 20+ years of experience representing corporations, entrepreneurs and investors in a broad range of transactions, including business organizations, venture capital financings, private placements and public offerings of both debt and equity securities, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, securities regulatory compliance, and private equity ...

Joseph Alexander “Alex” Marshall is a 2015 graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law at Chapel Hill and earned his undergraduate cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Alex is an AV Preeminent Peer Rated Lawyer at Martindale Hubbell. He joined the criminal defense section of DeMent Askew & Johnson in 2021. For nearly six years Alex served Wake County as an Assistant Public Defender. Over that time he gained an unparalleled level of exper...

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 ...

Martha L. Sewell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Health Care Law. Martha L. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Martha L. Sewell since 2013. 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 Martha L. Sewell is held by other lawyers.

Thurston Debnam is one of the founding partners of Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, L.L.P. Thurston is the Section Head of the Business Law practice group and served as the firm’s managing partner from 1992 through 1997. He concentrates his practice in the areas of business and corporate planning and real estate law, including land use planning and zoning. For more than thirty years, Thurston has maintained a broad-based business practice, assisting clients with business...

W. Scott Fuller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. W. Scott practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized W. Scott Fuller since 2008. 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 W. Scott Fuller is held by other lawyers.

Lynwood leads the litigation practice. His practice experience encompasses a wide variety of civil litigation in both state and federal courts. He has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation, including depositions, hearings, and mediations, as well as, arbitrations, appeals, and cases tried to jury verdict. Lynwood also counsels individuals and businesses who are currently involved, or could potentially become involved, in litigation. He also provides national pre-suit negotiation a...

Attorney Heather Forshey is the founder of Raleigh Divorce Law Firm in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she has practiced exclusively in North Carolina family law since 2006. She established the firm in 2010 and represents clients in matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, domestic violence, family law appeals, Family Law Arbitration, and Family Law Mediation. Her practice includes custody modifications and complex equitable distribution...

Drake works with entities and individuals in transactions involving commercial real property. A substantial portion of his practice is focused on representing both landlords and tenants in commercial lease negotiations for a wide variety of spaces, including office locations, retail centers, industrial facilities, and solar farms. In addition, Drake represents buyers and sellers in negotiating and closing purchases and sales, including tax-deferred exchanges. He also represents developers and...

Fred D. Hutchison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Technology Law and Venture Capital Law. Fred D. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Fred D. Hutchison since 2001. 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 Fred D. Hutchison is held by other lawyers.