Melissa H. Weaver

William M. Bryner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Franchise Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property and Trademark Law. William M. practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized William M. Bryner 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 William M. Bryner is held by other lawyers.

Aaron Bennett has a broad-based practice serving individuals, families, and business owners. He also represents corporate and individual fiduciaries in trust and estate administration matters. He especially focuses on estate and wealth transfer planning, estate and trust administration, and closely held business planning. Aaron enjoys working with families to develop solutions to the multifaceted issues that arise in helping them achieve their goals and objectives in a tax efficient manner, w...

John Babcock has extensive experience in corporate and tax law matters, mergers and acquisitions and general business transactions, as well as commercial loan transactions where he represents both borrowers and lenders. John represents clients regarding all aspects of entity formation, debt and private equity financing, corporate governance, shareholder disputes, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and commercial business and loan transactions. He also devotes a significant portion of h...

Joshua Bennett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Joshua practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Joshua Bennett since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and leg...

My practice is a mix of business litigation and insurance cases. I regularly represent clients in state and federal courts throughout NC in business disputes. Typical claims are: breach of contract, tortious interference with contract, unfair competition, fraud, defamation, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, unfair and deceptive trade practices, and other statutory violations. I have represented both policyholders and insurers in insurance coverage disputes. I also represent dentists in ma...

Tiffani D. Otey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Tiffani D. practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Tiffani D. Otey since 2018. 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 Tiffani D. Otey is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer Lyday, a partner at Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC, represents creditors, trustees, and businesses in Chapter 11 proceedings, as well as advises on the sale and purchase of distressed assets. She is held in particular high esteem for her abilities in bankruptcy litigation and advising clients on broader commercial disputes. Prior to joining the firm, she was a partner at Waldrep LLP and an associate at Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, LLP, focusing on corporate Chapter 11...

Bryan Scott focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, construction law, and creditors’ rights.Bryan handles commercial litigation and creditors’ rights matters covering a range of areas, including contract disputes, collections and foreclosures, lender liability, title issues, insurance coverage, warranty claims, secured transactions, patent and trademark infringement, unfair trade practices and competition, shareholder disputes, fiduciary claims, and products liability.

Dustin Greene is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Dustin practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Dustin Greene 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 Dustin Greene is held by other lawyers.

Richard Vanore is a litigator experienced in professional malpractice, health law, personal injury, commercial disputes and other areas of civil litigation. As a core member of the Carruthers & Roth Healthcare and Litigation practice teams, he works closely with insurance companies, physicians, dentists, hospitals, individuals, real estate developers and property owners. Much of Richard’s practice involves healthcare providers. He has served as lead defense counsel in hundreds of me...