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Estate Planning Through Premarital Agreements

Gregory T. Peacock

In the absence of a contrary agreement, a surviving spouse has certain rights with regard to a deceased spouse's estate.

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The Next Generation of Family Law

Sean Stonefield

Vitaly Family Law earns high firm rankings to cement its leading reputation.

Jason Sneed, Charlotte “Lawyer of the Year” for Trademark Law 2017

Nicole Ortiz

A feature on Jason Sneed of SNEED PLLC for his work in trademark law.

Charity That Isn't So Charitable

David Smyth

Pharmaceutical companies that operate in global markets have to be careful with how their money is spent overseas.

Belief in Change

Eva Saviano

Greenberg Traurig’s Ernest LaMont Greer challenges the status quo, in the office and out of it.

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Jerry Roth Takes Office as President-Elect of UIA – The International Lawyers’ Association

O’Melveny Represents Finisar in US$3.2 Billion Agreement to Be Acquired by II-VI Incorporated

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Ann Peldo Cargile Elected to ACREL Leadership Position

Steven Wilker Joins Board of Directors for Classic Wine Auction

Delaware State Bar Association Recognizes Derek Abbott With Distinguished Access to Justice Commitment Award

Second Merger This Year Welcomes the Practice of Ardith R. Smith-Woertz to the Firm

FisherBroyles Welcomes Litigation Partner Thomas Walker in Atlanta

Rita Bolt Barker Elected to Wyche Executive Committee

O’Melveny Guides Foundry College’s Financing Campaign

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    Charlotte, North Carolina
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(2019) - Triad, North Carolina

Adam H. Charnes

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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
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    Triad, North Carolina
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Daniel R. Taylor, Jr.

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Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP
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Robert W. Saunders

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Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP
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  • Location:

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Lawyer of the Year
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    Triad, North Carolina
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Jasper L. Cummings, Jr.

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    Raleigh, North Carolina
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