Joseph R. "Joe" Marek

Jared Poplin has significant experience representing individuals, small businesses, and large companies on a broad range of corporate matters and transactions. Having served as outside general counsel for numerous companies, Jared is familiar with the issues that confront businesses on a daily basis. Jared’s practical and client-focused approach makes him a trusted partner for clients as they navigate daily challenges and pursue future opportunities. Jared’s practice encompasses a...

Win Porter represents banks and other financial institutions in bilateral and syndication lending transactions with an emphasis on financial sponsor acquisitions. Win has extensive experience in lending transactions across a variety of industries, including technology, healthcare and government contractors.

As the child of divorced parents, Jennifer has seen firsthand the stress the legal system can have on a family. She was fortunate in that her parents had a strong support system to include other family members and their respective attorneys, making the divorce process smoother and more manageable. More than twenty years later, Jennifer’s own children enjoy the benefits of having a large, blended, loving extended family comprised of grandparents, great grandparents, multiple aunts and un...

Doak Barnhardt engages in a broad range of finance-related areas, with an emphasis on senior bank debt and syndicated loan finance. Doak has considerable experience in corporate and commercial lending arrangements, including secured lending, acquisition and recapitalization finance, subordinated debt transactions, and work-out and restructure. Further, he represents a number of public and private companies as borrowers under syndicated credit facilities. Since joining the firm in 1984, he has...

Who is Sean McIlveen? Sean McIlveen is a Founding Partner of McIlveen Family Law Firm, a Certified Family Financial Mediator, and a Parent Coordinator based in Gastonia, North Carolina. A Gastonia native, he has practiced family law exclusively for more than two decades and has represented Gaston County families since 1998. Sean represents clients in child custody, child support, alimony and post-separation support, equitable distribution, and grandparents' rights matters, and he regularly se...

With "a great knowledge of real estate and lending" and more than 30 years' experience closing real estate deals, Hayden Harrell "brings a logical and practical business perspective to the transactions." Hayden represents lenders, investors and developers in construction, permanent, mezzanine and syndicated loan transactions. He also provides experienced advice in joint venture agreements for both the equity providers and the sponsors. According to Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyer...

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

A former presidentially appointed U.S. attorney, Thomas Walker understands the high stakes of federal and state investigations and white-collar criminal defense. A former presidentially appointed U.S. attorney, Thomas concentrates his practice in government investigations, internal corporate investigations, and white-collar criminal defense. Thomas has extensive jury trial experience in state and federal courts and previously served as special counsel to North Carolina Attorney General Roy Co...

Who is Angela McIlveen? Angela McIlveen is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law, trial attorney, and CEO and Co-Founder of McIlveen Family Law Firm . She represents clients in complex divorce, equitable distribution, alimony, child custody, and other family law matters throughout North Carolina. Her practice is particularly focused on high-net-worth divorce and cases involving closely held businesses, real estate, investments, retirement assets, executive compensation, an...

Jason E. Taylor is a Charlotte, North Carolina personal injury attorney who represents plaintiffs in personal injury litigation. With decades of courtroom experience, he approaches each case with careful preparation, clear communication, and an understanding of how an injury can affect a person’s health, family, work, and financial security. Raised on a farm on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Jason developed a strong work ethic through hands-on responsibilities and outdoor activities, i...