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Brent Helms is a dedicated litigator and mediator with over three decades of experience in civil litigation, insurance law, and business disputes. A Raleigh native, Brent has built a reputation for thoughtful and effective representation in cases involving catastrophic personal injury, insurance defense, and complex business litigation. As a partner at Robinson & Lawing, LLP, Brent brings a zealous approach to litigating matters for his clients that helps them resolve their legal challeng...

Julie Barker Pape is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Julie Barker practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Julie Barker Pape since 2018. 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 Julie Barker Pape is held by other la...

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.

Lora M. Howard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Lora M. practices law in Greensboro, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Lora M. Howard 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 Lora M. Howard 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.

Jan Yarborough has a concentration in health law, particularly in the area of managed care issues. Prior to joining Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC, Jan was a partner at Wall Babcock LLP and prior, worked as a solo practitioner in Chapel Hill. Jan continues to work from her Chapel Hill office. Prior to establishing her own practice in 2002, Jan was a partner at Kilpatrick Stockton LLP in Winston-Salem. Earlier in her career, she was director of legal affairs at PHP, Inc. and an attorne...

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...

Denise M. Gunter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law, Health Care Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Denise M. practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Denise M. Gunter since 2007. 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 Denise M. Gunter is held by other lawyers.

Alton L. Absher III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Alton L. practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Alton L. Absher III 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 Alton L. Absher III 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...