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Matthew McGuire is a partner in Alston & Bird's Litigation & Trial Practice Group, where his practice focuses on complex commercial and business tort litigation, including class action defense, financial services litigation, and antitrust litigation. He also serves as the Managing Partner of Alston & Bird's Research Triangle, North Carolina office. He has represented companies across a wide variety of industries in the prosecution and defense of claims involving breach of contract...

Jeremy P. Hopkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Jeremy P. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jeremy P. Hopkins since 2024. 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 Jeremy P. Hopkins is held by other lawyers.

Joe found his calling in the Federal and State courtrooms of North Carolina over 40 years ago. He has worked as a trial attorney ever since. He is familiar with many of the insurance professionals, defense lawyers, and trial judges that handle these cases in our state. "We only accept cases we think are meritorious and then prosecute those cases with vigor and passion born of a clear conscience." "Seeking justice in an unjust world" is Joe's professional motto. For the plaintiff, truth is our...

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 ...

Robert E. Whitley, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Robert E. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Robert E. Whitley, Jr. since 2021. 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 ...

A litigator, advisor and defender of the transportation, long term care and electric industries, Dana works with her clients in the boardroom, on site, and in the courtroom. Dana is a Shareholder at Young Moore, where she has made her professional home since 1990. As a litigation team member, Dana has evolved her law practice from the defense of automobile cases for insurance companies to complex defense litigation for motor carriers, nursing homes, and rural electric cooperatives. Her day-to...

Donna Renfrow Rutala, B.S.N., J.D., practices in the areas of medical malpractice defense litigation and health law. In her work, Donna represents hospitals, physicians, and other health care providers in civil litigation as well as administrative proceedings. She also advises hospitals on health law and employment law issues. Donna has trial experience in both the federal and state courts of North Carolina and has appeared before various administrative tribunals including the North Carolina ...

Who is Alexander French? Alexander French is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law and Partner with McIlveen Family Law Firm . Based in Charlotte, he represents clients in divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and other contested family law matters throughout North Carolina. Alex has practiced law in North Carolina since 2014 and has spent his career representing individuals and families in litigation. He is particularly comfortable in the...

Lori Allen focuses her practice on workers’ compensation defense, representing employers and insurers across North Carolina. She advises clients in the manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, hospitality, and retail industries and defends claims through all stages of litigation before the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Lori handles complex claims and develops practical strategies to resolve disputes efficiently—whether through negotiated settlements or contested hearings...

Jeffrey A. Poley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Jeffrey A. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. Poley since 2010. 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 Jeffrey A. Poley is held by other lawyers.