Best Lawyers Near You in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
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Andrew D. (Andy) Webster is a shareholder at Young Moore and concentrates his practice on the defense of clients in the transportation industry. He has represented motor carriers and their drivers since 2007 in multiple jurisdictions and has practiced North Carolina transportation law at Young Moore since 2019. The cornerstone of Andy’s practice is to counsel clients in the aftermath of catastrophic losses. He routinely manages the immediate handling of after-hours motor vehicle acciden...
Gary Parsons is a litigator's litigator: he tries cases. He has participated in more than 80 trials, over 125 appeals, and has represented clients in courtrooms in at least 70 of North Carolina's 100 counties. Gary began his career as a law clerk for Associate Justice J. William Copeland of the North Carolina Supreme Court. Since that time, he has participated in over 125 appeals. He has argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the North Carolina Supreme Court, and the ...
Richard T. Boyette is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mediation. Richard T., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Patrick Johnson is a business and transaction lawyer. For more than twenty years, including eight years with large New York and international law firms, he has counseled clients on M&A, securities, financing and commercial matters. Patrick has extensive experience representing clients in the sale or purchase of a business. He negotiates and advises on deal terms, representations and warranties, covenants, indemnification and survival provisions, exclusivity arrangements, and other key ter...
Morgan Hoyt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Construction Law and Real Estate Law. Morgan, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Morgan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John N. Hutson, III is an associate at Young Moore and focuses his practice on estate and fiduciary litigation as well as occupational licensing boards and administrative law. Prior to joining the firm, he honed his legal skills at a local firm representing parties in a variety of cases involving medical malpractice, personal injury, and business litigation. His legal experience also includes serving as a law clerk to the Honorable Richard Dietz on the North Carolina Court of Appeals. John is...
Katie Wong focuses her practice on commercial and intellectual property litigation, representing clients in all state and federal courts. She works with individuals and companies facing white-collar criminal charges and government investigations. She represents businesses of all sizes, as well as individuals, in litigation in state and federal court. She counsels clients through a wide variety of complex commercial matters, and has experience with both civil and criminal procedure. Katie also...
Denaa Griffin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Denaa, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Denaa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
3 Things to Know About Leah Parady: She served 18 years in the United States Air Force, including international leadership roles in medical planning. She has been selected for inclusion on the “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” list for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs and Workers’ Compensation – Claimants (2026).* She has represented clients before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. Leah Parady is an attorney at the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin , where...
Kristin Mitcham is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Kristin, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Winston S. Kirby is a partner at the Edwards Kirby law firm in Raleigh, North Carolina. He represents individuals and families in complex litigation involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and products liability matters throughout the state. Mr. Kirby earned his J.D. in 2015 from Campbell University School of Law in Raleigh, North Carolina. Prior to that, he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2010. Mr. Kirby is the third generatio...
Sarah Beth Barnes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Sarah Beth, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah Beth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Charles L. Hicks III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Charles L., who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rachel is a member of Young Moore’s Transportation and Logistics team. She advises and represents clients in matters involving trucking litigation, product liability, and premises liability. Rachel earned a J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law where she served as an Executive Editor of the Wake Forest Journal of Law and Policy and participated in the Appellate Advocacy Clinic. While attending law school, she interned at the North Carolina Court of Appeals for The Honorable Jud...
Casey Fidler is a partner at Tharrington Smith and a Board Certified Specialist in Family Law. She represents clients in all areas of family law, including divorce, child custody and support, equitable distribution, alimony, and family law appeals. Casey earned her Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law and graduated with Highest Distinction from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication and a second major in P...