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David Courie is one of Cumberland and Hoke County's best known and relied upon trial lawyers. David is a Fayetteville native with deep roots in the region. He is the son of a well-known small businessman and a highly regarded and loved, 40 year veteran school teacher. David joined the firm in 1997 as an associate to founding partner Jerry Beaver, following his work in Washington D.C., as a Special Assistant to North Carolina's Senior Senator and his completion of law school at Campbell Univer...

Charles H. Munn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law. Charles H. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Charles H. Munn 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 Charles H. Munn 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.

Over the course of more than 25 years as a patent attorney matched with in-house experience as a pharmaceutical chemist at DuPont Merck Pharmaceuticals and Smithkline Beecham, Allen Baum, partner-in-charge of the Raleigh office, has the ability to take complex scientific and legal issues and distill them into timely, relevant and useful counsel. Allen represents life sciences companies in patent and licensing matters. Clients hire Allen to identify and execute strategies to protect key commer...

Jeffrey A. Poley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Jeffrey A. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. Poley since 2010. 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 A. Poley is held by other lawyers.

Ben is an experienced trial lawyer who earned his law degree from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. He was trained in trial practice at the nation’s preeminent Public Defender agency, the federally funded Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, described by United States Attorney General Eric Holder as “the best public defender office in the country.” From 2006 to 2011, Ben worked as an attorney at the Public Defender Service in DC, including...

Jessica B. Vickers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Jessica B. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jessica B. Vickers 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 Jessica B. Vickers is held by other lawyers.

John D. Elvers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. John D. practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized John D. Elvers 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 John D. Elvers is held by other lawyers.

Phillip Cowan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Phillip practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Phillip Cowan 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 Phillip Cowan is held by other lawyers.

Charles is one of the firm's Managing Directors. His practice experience encompasses federal and state court litigation in various areas, including claims for wrongful death and serious personal injury. He has also litigated numerous cases involving complex insurance coverage issues, products liability, and professional malpractice. Charles is a frequent lecturer and has written extensively on a wide range of litigation topics, including "The Nuts and Bolts of Coverage Under the Homeowner Pol...