Laura E. Burkett

Larry L. Coats is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Larry L. practices law in Cary, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Larry L. Coats since 2019. 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 Larry L. Coats is held by other lawyers.

Whitney Brownlow is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Whitney practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Whitney Brownlow 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 Whitney Brownlow is held by other lawyers.

Hunter Eddins-Gentel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Hunter practices law in Greenville, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Hunter Eddins-Gentel 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 Hunter Eddins-Gentel is held by other lawyers.

Julianne Rothert is a North Carolina family law attorney with Triangle Smart Divorce in Cary, North Carolina . She is board certified as a specialist in Family Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and represents clients in a wide range of family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property division, mediation, and negotiated settlements. Originally from Conway, South Carolina, Julianne earned her Bachelor of Science in Ac...

Mr. Coltrain practices primarily in the field of construction law, providing legal advice, litigation services, and assistance in regulatory compliance efforts. Prior to practicing law, Mr. Coltrain graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and worked for five years as a project engineer in the nuclear and plastics industry. Mr. Coltrain was the 2013-2014 Chair of the Construction Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association and is, currently, th...

Amy's litigation practice focuses on complex commercial disputes, fiduciary duty claims, unfair and deceptive trade practices claims, and community association matters. Amy also has significant experience representing policyholders in a broad range of first- and third-party coverage litigation with their insurance carriers and co-chairs the firm's Insurance Counseling and Recovery Practice Group. That experience includes litigating coverage disputes pertaining to commercial property insurance...

Drake works with entities and individuals in transactions involving commercial real property. A substantial portion of his practice is focused on representing both landlords and tenants in commercial lease negotiations for a wide variety of spaces, including office locations, retail centers, industrial facilities, and solar farms. In addition, Drake represents buyers and sellers in negotiating and closing purchases and sales, including tax-deferred exchanges. He also represents developers and...

Douglas Noreen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Douglas practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas Noreen 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 Douglas Noreen is held by other lawyers.

With a career that has included in-house patent counsel positions at GlaxoSmithKline and Targacept, Inc. (now Catalyst Biosciences), Amy Fix understands the core business issues her clients face. She has spent many years helping clients protect pharmaceutical, agricultural and polymer technologies, and is notably skilled in the growing sector of small-molecule drug development. Amy’s clients range from large international pharmaceutical corporations to smaller companies producing innova...

Ellis Family Law was built to help people navigate some of life’s most personal and high-stakes moments with clarity, strategy, and genuine care. Gray Ellis is the Founder and Managing Partner of the firm, and for more than 20 years, he has helped shape the standards, culture, and approach that guide the team’s work every day. Gray is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Family Law—a distinction held by fewer than 2% of family law practitioners statewide—and ...