Melissa H. Weaver

Bryan C. Thompson is a highly skilled attorney with extensive experience in elder law, estate planning, guardianship, corporate law, and health care law. A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Bryan joined Robinson & Lawing, LLP in 2023 after more than two decades of distinguished legal practice. His broad expertise spans estate administration, trust management, and representation of clients in state and federal courts, as well as before regulatory bodies. Bryan earned his J.D., cum l...

Daniel L. Deuterman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Daniel L. practices law in Greensboro, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel L. Deuterman since 2011. 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 Daniel L. Deuterman is held by other lawyers.

Joe Carruthers brings over 40 years of litigation experience to Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC, most recently as a partner with Wall Babcock LLP and prior, Carruthers & Bailey, P.A., a Winston-Salem-based firm that he started with Dennis Bailey in 2001. He has handled and will continue to manage a broad range of litigation matters through trial and appellate review, including medical malpractice defense, business and banking disputes, wrongful death, serious personal injury, and p...

Kristine Marie Sims is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kristine Marie practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Kristine Marie Sims since 2022. 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 Kristine Marie Sims is held by other l...

Chris Vaughn began his career over 25 years ago. Over those 25 years, Chris’ practice has gravitated from almost exclusive lender representation to representing owners in their acquisition, financing, development, construction, leasing and sale of commercial real estate. While he has represented many clients in varied real estate sectors across the United States including in office and fast casual dining, his current practice is dominated by owners engaged in the development and ownersh...

Jim Lanik is a partner at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC. Prior to joining the firm, he was a partner at Waldrep LLP and an associate and then member at Roberson, Haworth & Reese, PLLC focusing on business bankruptcy and municipal law. Jim is Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the North Carolina State Bar and by the American Board of Certification. He has represented trustees, creditors, and debtors in all aspects of business bankruptcy cases. Jim is currently on the pa...

Linda Helms is of counsel in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Winston-Salem office where she practices with the Litigation Group and focuses on professional liability and litigation, particularly in the healthcare industry.

Jeremy S. Shrader is especially focused on commercial real estate. His clients include developers, shopping center owners, entrepreneurs, investors, financial institutions, insurance companies, title companies, contractors, medical practitioners and more. Jeremy also devotes a substantial portion of his practice to drafting and negotiating commercial leases for landlords and tenants and real estate purchase agreements for buyers and sellers. He also handles commercial real estate closings &nd...

Jonathan Csuka, Director at Woodruff Family Law Group, has practiced family law for over ten years. He was certified as Family Law specialist by the North Carolina State Bar in 2014, and is one of 239 lawyers in the state of North Carolina to achieve this distinction. Mr. Csuka concentrates his practice in the areas of divorce, custody, and property division (including retirement).

Molly Brazil is the founder of Brazil Family Law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Her practice is devoted exclusively to North Carolina family law, including divorce , child custody, child support , property division , adoption , and related family law matters. Molly believes effective legal representation begins with understanding each client’s circumstances, priorities, and goals. She provides clear, candid guidance about the available options and the legal and practical consideratio...