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George House has worked in every area of environmental law and litigation since the birth of the practice in the 1970s. A seasoned environmental litigator, George represents his clients on matters related to mining law, water law, air compliance, and hazardous waste. George has experience in virtually every area of environmental law and focuses his practice on matters related to mining law, water law, hazardous waste and substances, and air compliance. He represents a multitude of clients, in...

G. Gray Wilson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. G. Gray, who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 1997. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which G. Gray is held by other top lawyers in the same ge...

Kelly Otis focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions. Kelly regularly represents purchasers, sellers, and developers with the acquisition, development, financing, sale and lease of commercial real estate, including the drafting and negotiation of contracts, leases and loan documents, assistance with due diligence, and drafting of reciprocal easement agreements, covenants, escrow agreements, and other closing documents. She counsels clients on complex title issues and defects...

Matias Ferrario is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Matias, who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matias is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeremy R. Demmitt is a dedicated attorney with a growing reputation for excellence in personal injury, business, product liability, and insurance litigation. A military family upbringing instilled in Jeremy a disciplined and service-oriented approach to his legal practice, which he applies as a partner at Robinson & Lawing, LLP. Since joining the firm in 2015, Jeremy has been committed to delivering thorough and effective representation to his clients. Jeremy graduated magna cum laude fro...

Jonathan Csuka, Director at Woodruff Family Law Group, has practiced family law for over ten years. He was certified as Family Law specialist by the North Carolina State Bar in 2014, and is one of 239 lawyers in the state of North Carolina to achieve this distinction. Mr. Csuka concentrates his practice in the areas of divorce, custody, and property division (including retirement).

Heather Jahnes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Heather, who practices law in Greensboro, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heather is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Iain MacSween represents business and corporate clients in the fields of banking and financial services, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law. Iain represents financial institutions and their holding companies on a variety of corporate, regulatory and operational issues. Iain’s experience includes the chartering of de novo banks, the conversion of mutual financial institutions, public offerings, private equity and debt offerings, corporate reorganizations, mergers...

Matt Harbin joined the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin in 2003 and became a Partner with the firm in 2008. Practicing in the firm’s Workers’ Compensation Department , he is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation law. Matt received his J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law, and his B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Prior to joining the firm, Matt worked at the North Carolina Industrial Commission as a S...

Mark Peck is an experienced and accomplished litigator focusing his practice on workers’ compensation, employment law, and insurance litigation. His diverse background in academia as a teacher and student of history brings a unique perspective and dedication to his legal practice. As a partner at Robinson & Lawing, LLP, he is known for his effective advocacy and strategic approach to resolving complex legal issues for his clients. Mark earned his law degree from Wake Forest Universi...