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3 Things to Know About Doug Berger: He served as Deputy Commissioner at the North Carolina Industrial Commission for 10 years. He was named to the “Best Lawyers” list for Workers’ Compensation Law by Best Lawyers , 2021-2026.* He served as a North Carolina State Senator for four terms. Douglas E. Berger is a Partner at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin and a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law . His approach to the law h...

Jeremy P. Hopkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Jeremy P. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jeremy P. Hopkins 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 Jeremy P. Hopkins is held by other lawyers.

Dieter Mauch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Dieter practices law in Durham, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Dieter Mauch 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 Dieter Mauch is held by other lawyers.

Benjamin W. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Benjamin W. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin W. Smith 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 Benjamin W. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Attorney Daniel “Dan” O’Malley joined Raleigh Divorce Law Firm in September 2025. Since 2010, he has focused his practice on family law matters for clients in Raleigh, Wake County, and surrounding areas throughout North Carolina. Dan is a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law by the North Carolina State Bar. Dan represents individuals and families in a broad range of North Carolina family law matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, equitable distribution...

Eugene F. Dauchert, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Health Care Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Eugene F. practices law in Durham, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Eugene F. Dauchert, Jr. since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice ...

Attorney Heather Forshey is the founder of Raleigh Divorce Law Firm in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she has practiced exclusively in North Carolina family law since 2006. She established the firm in 2010 and represents clients in matters involving divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution, domestic violence, family law appeals, Family Law Arbitration, and Family Law Mediation. Her practice includes custody modifications and complex equitable distribution...

Sarah Blount is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Sarah practices law in Tarboro, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah Blount 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 Sarah Blount is held by other lawyers.

John N. (Nick) Fountain is one of the most experienced attorneys in North Carolina handling professional licensure issues and occupational licensing boards. He has appeared before dozens of the numerous boards and commissions in Raleigh, including the Real Estate Commission, the Appraisal Board, the Banking Commission, the CPA Examiners, N.C. Medical Board, the Dental Board, the Psychology Board, Licensed Professional Counselors and others. He is General Counsel to the State Board of Examiner...

Upon graduation from law school in 1980, Doug Kingsbery joined the firm of Tharrington, Smith & Hargrove in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he worked as an associate in the areas of education law and criminal defense. He was made Partner in 1985, and has developed an extensive litigation and trial practice which includes trial and appellate work in civil, criminal and administrative law. Over the past 28 years, he has tried dozens of civil and criminal jury trials in numerous state and fed...