Scott A. Schaaf

Ray Grantham Jr. is a seasoned attorney with a distinguished career in family law, employment law, and complex commercial litigation. A veteran of the United States Army and a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, Ray brings the discipline, leadership, and strategic thinking honed during his military service to his legal practice. He is a National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals Fellow. As Of Counsel at Robinson & Lawing, LLP, he focuses on complex equitable dist...

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.

Julie Barker Pape is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Julie Barker practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Julie Barker Pape 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 Julie Barker Pape is held by other la...

John P. McNames is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. John P. practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized John P. McNames 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 John P. McNames is held by other lawyers.

Art DeBaugh focuses his practice on trademarks , marketing/advertising/promotions issues, copyrights, trade dress, trade secrets, and business and corporate matters. As a North Carolina State Bar certified specialist in trademark law, Art has more than 25 years of experience protecting clients' intellectual property . Prior to joining Bell, Davis & Pitt in 2013, Art served as a partner in two law firms in the Research Triangle area. Prior to that, Art was chief counsel – intellectua...

Rodney A. Guthrie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Guthrie, who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Guthrie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Alton L. Absher III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Alton L. practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Alton L. Absher III 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 Alton L. Absher III is held by other lawyers.

Kelly Otis focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions. Kelly regularly represents purchasers, sellers, and developers with the acquisition, development, financing, sale and lease of commercial real estate, including the drafting and negotiation of contracts, leases and loan documents, assistance with due diligence, and drafting of reciprocal easement agreements, covenants, escrow agreements, and other closing documents. She counsels clients on complex title issues and defects...

Jim Wall represents entrepreneurs and businesses in a wide array of transactions and governance issues. He has significant experience representing health care providers and other clients in the health care field including owners and managers of long-term care facilities, management service organizations, providers of clinical research and local management entities. He has extensive experience helping providers and MSOs navigate North Carolina’s corporate practice of medicine doctrine. H...