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Hill Allen is a partner in the firm and handles a broad range of civil and criminal litigation. His practice areas and past cases include: White Collar Criminal Defense and Government Investigations, criminal, civil and regulatory – defending those under investigation or charged by federal and state law enforcement and administrative agencies. Mr. Allen has represented entities and individuals in investigations by federal grand juries in North Carolina and other states, as well as feder...

Luther D. (Lew) Starling, Jr. is a life-long resident of Clinton, North Carolina. He attended Clinton High School where he served as President of his senior class and President of the Future Farmers of America. He graduated from Campbell University in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. While at Campbell, Lew served as President of the Adam Smith Club, the university's second largest student organization. 1n 1990, he earned his Juris Doctor degree from Wake Forest Univer...

Brooke Albert Howar d is a Raleigh, North Carolina, trial lawyer with Howard Law LLC , with more than 15 years of experience representing individuals who have suffered significant financial or physical harm. A substantial part of her practice is devoted to representing investors in investment fraud and securities disputes involving financial advisors, brokerage firms, and other financial professionals. Brooke represents investors in FINRA arbitrations and securities litigation involving unsui...

Jeff is an experienced workers’ compensation litigator serving the healthcare, hospitality and retail, manufacturing, professional services, and transportation industries among others. Jeff represents employers, third-party administrators and insurers throughout all stages of litigation, including appeals and subrogation lien recovery. Jeff also advises employers on matters involving employment discrimination and harassment, employee discipline and termination, workplace safety and OSHA...

Kristin H. Ruth is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Kristin H. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Kristin H. Ruth 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 Kristin H. Ruth is held by other lawyers.

Randolph Fletcher 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, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law and Tax Law. Randolph practices law in Durham, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Randolph Fletcher since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area...

Jeffrey P. Gray is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Litigation - Land Use and Zoning. Jeffrey P. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey P. Gray since 2013. 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 Jeffrey P. Gray is held by other lawyers.

Ken Soo’s areas of practice include public school law, employment law and civil litigation. He received his law degree with honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1991. During law school, he was a note editor for the North Carolina Law Review. Mr. Soo completed his bachelor’s degree in comparative area studies at Duke University. Mr. Soo’s first career was as a wire service and newspaper reporter in Ohio, North Carolina and Florida, including stints w...

John R. Owen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. John R. practices law in Cary, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized John R. Owen 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 John R. Owen is held by other lawyers.

Fred D. Hutchison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Technology Law and Venture Capital Law. Fred D. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Fred D. Hutchison since 2001. 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 Fred D. Hutchison is held by other lawyers.