John R. Brickley

Jim McLoughlin brings commitment, passion, and more than 35 years of cutting-edge experience to the civil disputes, criminal investigations, and trials that he strives to resolve for clients. Jim’s critical thinking, relentless preparation, and experienced perspective delivers effective results for clients. Jim has dedicated his career to winning civil and criminal cases. He has prosecuted and defended dozens of appeals. Jim advocates for clients in regulatory and criminal investigation...

Thomas Rivers is a recognized practitioner in commercial real estate law at Venn Law Group, where he has been honored in The Best Lawyers in America since 2019. His practice encompasses the full lifecycle of commercial property, representing buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, borrowers, and lenders. He provides comprehensive legal counsel on acquisition, development, financing, leasing, management, and the sale of commercial properties, while also serving as North Carolina local counsel for...

Cindy-Ann L. Thomas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Cindy-Ann L. practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Cindy-Ann L. Thomas since 2020. 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 Cindy-Ann L. Thomas is held by other lawyers.

Patrick Yingling is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Patrick practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick Yingling 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 Patrick Yingling is held by other lawyers.

Ralph Meekins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Ralph practices law in Shelby, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Ralph Meekins 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 Ralph Meekins is held by other lawyers.

Jitty Malik is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Jitty practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jitty Malik since 2025. 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 Jitty Malik is held by other lawyers.

David represents clients on a variety of issues involving corporate bankruptcy, insolvency, and restructuring; commercial contracts and business transactions; commercial disputes; and cross-border transactions, disputes, and insolvencies. He has been involved in many of the largest insolvency cases in the U.S. and abroad, including representing unsecured creditors' committees, suppliers to or customers of distressed companies, financial institutions, private equity or portfolio companies, boa...

Stephen Lareau is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Stephen practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen Lareau since 2025. 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 Stephen Lareau is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Kean focuses his practice on matters relating to limited liability companies, partnerships, and other unincorporated entities and the taxation of those entities. His practice emphasizes venture capital and private equity financings, strategic alliances and joint ventures. In addition, Mr. Kean is involved with mergers and acquisitions; organizing and advising real estate ventures, advising emerging and other closely-held businesses; and corporate finance. His clients rely on his abilities...

Jason E. Taylor is an experienced trial attorney and founder of Taylor | Serbin Injury Lawyers, P.C., with more than 30 years of experience representing individuals injured through negligence. Since beginning his legal career in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1993, he has focused on personal injury litigation, including motorcycle accidents, motor vehicle collisions, catastrophic injuries, and other complex civil matters. Taylor earned his undergraduate degree from Hobart College in Geneva, Ne...