Kevin L. Chignell

A noted attorney with more than three decades of experience in complex business transactions, Reich Welborn handles mergers and acquisitions for both sellers and buyers and works with closely-held businesses in family succession, business protection and exit strategies. He has extensive knowledge in representing lenders, developers and tenants in a broad variety of financing and real estate transactions. Reich also advises corporate clients on major relocations, including site selection, acqu...

James C. Thornton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Municipal and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. James C. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized James C. Thornton 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 James C. Thornton 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...

Richard T. Boyette is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mediation. Richard T. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Richard T. Boyette since 2007. 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 Richard T. Boyette is held by other lawyers.

3 Things to Know About Elizabeth Ligon Noriega : She is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law. She has been recognized on the “Best Lawyers” list for Workers’ Compensation Law – Claimants (2025–2026).* She brings more than a decade of experience representing employers and insurers in workers’ compensation cases. Elizabeth Ligon Noriega is a Partner at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin , where she focuse...

Jonathan E. Hall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Jonathan E. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan E. Hall 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 re...

F. Marshall Wall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Insurance, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. F. Marshall practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized F. Marshall Wall since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal...

Attorney Daniel “Dan” O’Malley joined Raleigh Divorce Law Firm in September 2025. Since 2010, he has focused his practice on family law matters for clients in Raleigh, Wake County, and surrounding areas throughout North Carolina. Dan is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law by the North Carolina State Bar. Dan represents individuals and families in a broad range of North Carolina family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, equitable distribution...

Jason represents and assists contractors, subcontractors, owners, lenders, and design professionals in all areas of the construction and development process. His goal is to help clients through the building process in the most efficient and cost effective manner. His practice experience includes civil litigation, preparation and negotiation of construction contracts, and development of best practices for construction companies. Prior to joining the firm, Jason clerked for Chief Justice Mark D...

Don Beskind’s trial practice focuses on car and truck crash cases, medical and legal malpractice, and business torts. He is also a Professor of the Practice at Duke Law School. Don served on the American Association for Justice's Board of Governors and professional education committee - the National College of Advocacy, has been a Program Director for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, has authored case files for AAJ and NITA and is a co-author of North Carolina Evidentiary Found...