Jennifer Jerzak Blackman

With a career that has included in-house patent counsel positions at GlaxoSmithKline and Targacept, Inc. (now Catalyst Biosciences), Amy Fix understands the core business issues her clients face. She has spent many years helping clients protect pharmaceutical, agricultural and polymer technologies, and is notably skilled in the growing sector of small-molecule drug development. Amy’s clients range from large international pharmaceutical corporations to smaller companies producing innova...

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

Mr. Keen has practiced labor and employment law in the Raleigh office of Ogletree Deakins since 1987. His practice has included employment litigation in state and federal courts, representing clients before the National Labor Relations Board and advising clients on equal employment opportunity and wage and hour issues. He has successfully litigated cases to defense verdicts in employment discrimination cases. He has also litigated matters involving ERISA, non-competition and trade secrets, wo...

John Zaloom brings more than 20 years of experience to his employment and litigation clients. He advises clients on day-to-day employment issues and assists them when litigation is necessary. John also litigates complex and high stakes business disputes, intellectual property disputes, First Amendment litigation, and healthcare credentialing issues. John’s employment litigation experience includes disputes involving restrictive covenants, trade secrets, discrimination claims, Fair Labor...

3 Things to Know About Rick Fleming: He is a rare North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Social Security Disability Law. He was recognized for his service and advocacy by the North Carolina Advocates for Justice with a Lifetime Service Award in 2025. He has served in many lead roles for the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR). Rick Fleming is a Partner at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, where he leads the firm’s Socia...

Cameron serves as a trusted advisor to developers and financial institutions in the acquisition, disposition, leasing, planning, construction and financing of retail developments, mixed-use projects, and office and industrial buildings. He has extensive experience helping clients navigate all aspects of commercial real estate ventures and transactions. He supports clients through the buying, selling, financing, and leasing process of developing commercial property. In financial transactions, ...

Kristin H. Ruth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Kristin H., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristin H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

3 Things to Know About Michael Jordan: He was honored with a North Carolina Advocates for Justice Order of Service Award for 2007-2015. He was named to the “Best Lawyers” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs for 2024-2026.* He has held numerous leadership roles within the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and local bar organizations. Michael Jordan is a Partner at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin , where he helps individuals and families facing serious pe...

3 Things to Know About Daniel Lehrer: He is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law. He was recognized on the “Best Lawyers” list for Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants (2024–2026) after previously being named to Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch” list (2021–2023).* He brings hands-on experience across all stages of workers’ compensation cases, from investigation to negotiation to litigation. D...

Originally from Michigan, Carolyn Murchison moved to North Carolina after obtaining her undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley. She received her law degree with honors from the University of North Carolina, where she was an editor of North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation, a Daniel H. Pollitt Fellow and a member of the James E. and Carolyn B. Davis Society. Prior to joining Tharrington Smith in 2000, Ms. Murchison was a policy analyst f...