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Suzanne Walker is Of Counsel in Young Moore’s litigation group, where she focuses her practice on healthcare and long-term care litigation defense. She has nearly two decades of experience handling matters in state, federal, and appellate courts throughout North Carolina, including the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Suzanne routinely defends healthcare providers and long-term care facilities in medical malp...

3 Things to Know About Ryan Bliss: 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 by Best Lawyers in 2025 and 2026.* He was named to the “Top 20 Managing Partners” list by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly in 2025.* Ryan Bliss is a Partner at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin , where he leads the firm’s workers’...

Gerald H. Groon, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Gerald H. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Gerald H. Groon, Jr. since 2026. 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 Gerald H. Groon, Jr. is held by other la...

Roger W. Smith, Jr., was born in Raleigh, North Carolina and attended the Raleigh public schools. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of North Carolina in 1991. While at UNC he was inducted into the Order of Gimghoul. After college, Mr. Smith moved to Wyoming where, during a period of about two years, he learned to hand-make rough white-pine furniture in the Western tradition. He returned to North Carolina and co-founded Appalachian Designs, a company through ...

Theodore C. Edwards, II is a commercial litigator with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in complex disputes throughout North Carolina. Based in Durham, North Carolina, Mr. Edwards serves clients through Cornerstone Legal in matters involving commercial litigation, construction litigation, business disputes, affordable housing matters, and environmental litigation . He also serves as a certified mediator, helping parties work toward practical and efficient dispute resoluti...

Robert 'Chip' Younce Jr. is a partner at Younce & Vtipil, P.A. Chip is a board certified North Carolina workers’ compensation lawyer and a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, the Workplace Injury Litigation Group, the North Carolina Bar Association, and the Wake County Bar Association. He has been heavily involved in church and community service throughout his career. Chip currently serves as bishop of the Cary Second Ward...

Byron L. Saintsing is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Commercial Litigation. Byron L. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Byron L. Saintsing since 2016. 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 Byron L. Saintsing is held by other lawyers.

Bob deRosset serves clients primarily in the fields of construction, business, and product liability law. He tries cases at the state and federal level in North and South Carolina. He is certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission to conduct mediated settlement conferences in Superior Court cases and uses his perspective as a seasoned litigator to assist parties to voluntarily resolve their disputes through mediation. Bob has also completed collaborative law training and adv...

Mary Aiken Barrow is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law. Ms. Barrow earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2006 and subsequently received her law degree from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University in 2012. During her time at Campbell Law School, Ms. Barrow served as a member and as submissions co-editor of the Law Review. Additionally, she was a family law research assistant for Professor Jean Cary ...

Leann A. Gerlach is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Leann A. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Leann A. Gerlach 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 Leann A. Gerlach is held by other lawyers.