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Daniel Lord works with real estate developers and institutional investors in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions. He approaches complex legal problems with a solutions-oriented mindset, focusing on identifying practical solutions to move transactions forward while remaining mindful of the client’s best interest to foster long-term relationships. He represents purchasers, developers, and users of commercial real estate in all aspects of the acquisition, financing, and disp...

Joseph B. Bass is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Joseph B. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph B. Bass since 2021. 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 Joseph B. Bass is held by other lawyers.

James S. Farrin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. James S. practices law in Durham, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized James S. Farrin since 2027. 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 S. Farrin is held by other ...

Gary Jackson* is a name many attorneys in North Carolina know. He has been president of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and has held leadership positions in several other national and state organizations. He is frequently asked to speak throughout the country at educational programs for lawyers and he regularly authors articles addressing current legal trends and developments. His 40+ year career is marked by many awards, with 24 of those years spent fighting for plaintiffs in numero...

Buxton S. Copeland is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Buxton S. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Buxton S. Copeland since 2017. 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 Buxton S. Copeland 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...

Kelly K. Daughtry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Kelly K. practices law in Smithfield, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Kelly K. Daughtry 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 Kelly K. Daughtry is held by other lawyers.

3 Things to Know About Jennifer Taylor: She has grown the firm’s Co-Counsel Department to seven figures and led the firm in offering representation to an additional 850+ clients via co-counsel opportunities in 2025.* She led the Intake Department to create nearly 55,000 intakes in 2025 as Intake Administrator. She was named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s “50 Most Influential Women” list in 2025.* Jennifer Taylor is a Partner at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin...

Gloria Becker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Gloria practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Gloria Becker 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...

George B. Autry, Jr. has been a trial lawyer since 1991 and has practiced exclusively eminent domain since 1993. Before joining Cranfill, Sumner & Hartzog, LLP as a partner in 2001, George was a partner in Autry & Crabill, a Raleigh eminent domain law firm. Prior to representing exclusively property owners in eminent domain matters, George handled condemnation cases as an Associate Attorney General for the State of North Carolina. George’s career has included over fifty cases wh...