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Matthew Marcellino is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Matthew practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Marcellino 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 Matthew Marcellino is held by other lawyers.

Susan S. Jackson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law, Patent Law and Trademark Law. Susan S. practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Susan S. Jackson since 2009. 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 Susan S. Jackson is held by other lawyers.

Brad Johnson is a partner in the Finance Group of Alston & Bird. Brad is a senior partner in the firm’s trust, agency and asset servicing practice, one of the largest corporate trust focused practices in the country. Brad regularly represents financial institutions which provide corporate trust, custody, loan agency, reporting and administrative services in a wide variety of capital markets transactions, including transactions involving collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), projec...

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

Sara Page Waugh's practice is focused on estate planning, trust and estate administration, charitable planning, business succession planning, and tax planning for high net-worth individuals. As a member of the North Carolina and Florida state bars, Sara Page advises clients in both states with respect to their tax and estate planning needs. Her practice includes the preparation and implementation of wills, revocable trusts, and financial and health care powers of attorney. Sara Page also empl...

Bill Butler works with clients to find practical solutions to manage risk and resolve disputes. Bill’s practice concentrates on shareholder and corporate governance disputes and complex commercial litigation, representing clients in a wide range of industries in state courts, federal courts, FINRA arbitrations, and other private arbitrations. Bill represents business owners, directors, officers, and shareholders in corporate governance disputes, including derivative suits relating to mi...

A former Managing Chariman of the firm, Ben Hawfield provides senior leadership and brings decades of experience to client matters related to workouts and bankruptcy proceedings. Ben Hawfield advises Moore & Van Allen corporate clients in acquisitions and financing transactions, particularly those involving a compromise or restructure of debt. He has significant experience in representing corporations, individuals and lenders in workouts and bankruptcy proceedings.

James M. Dedman IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance. James, who practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which he is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. James represents manufacturers, transportation companies, insurance companies, hospitality companies and other busin...

Kathleen K. Lucchesi is a principal and the office litigation manager in the Charlotte, North Carolina, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. For Kathi, the business of law is about people. Working first to find creative, business-oriented solutions, Kathi prioritizes developing effective policies and practices to keep employers out of the courtroom. But when the road to resolution leads to the courthouse, her extensive trial experience provides clients with the confidence that they’ll be well r...

With his deep knowledge and breadth of experience in law and taxation, Mr. William R. Culp, Jr. helps clients structure their business affairs to maximize their wealth. Mr. Culp represents a wide variety of clients, from entrepreneurs and private investors to large corporate clients. Clients look to him for guidance in structuring complex business arrangements and transactions, and for solutions to the most challenging business problems. Mr. Culp's practice includes real estate and partnershi...