M. Caroline Trautman Partner Oak City Law, Raleigh
Caroline Trautman’s career spans nearly 20 years, and she never fails to put in the work, time and individual attention that leads to success for her clients. She is licensed […]
Harold C. Spears Shareholder Caudle & Spears, Charlotte
Harold C. Spears, a shareholder with Caudle & Spears, is recognized as one of North Carolina’s top business law attorneys. He earned both his undergraduate degree and law degree from […]
M. Riana Smith Founding Partner Smith Bowers, Raleigh
A founding partner with Smith Bowers, M. Riana Smith focuses her practice in all areas of business law and litigation, with clients in a variety of industries. In Smith’s business […]
David A. Senter Senior Counsel Maynard Nexsen, Greensboro
David A. Senter has had a 40-year career practicing construction law. He is known as a respected attorney, experienced mediator and member of the American Arbitration Association’s panel of arbitrators. […]
Bryan G. Scott Litigation Partner Akerman, Winston-Salem
Known for representing his clients with zeal and creativity, Bryan G. Scott believes in doing things the right way, which means treating clients, the court and opponents with candor and […]
Byron L. Saintsing Partner Smith Debnam, Raleigh
Byron L. Saintsing is known for his industry acumen, business sense and ability to pick up on subtle patterns in a case. These attributes enable him to foresee likely outcomes […]
Erik Rosenwood Partner Rosenwood Rose, Charlotte
Over the years, Erik Rosenwood made it to the top of the learning curve he encountered when he first embarked on his career as a construction litigation attorney. “David Hamilton […]
R. Lee Robertson Jr. Managing Partner Robertson & Associates, Charlotte
Lee Robertson Jr. fell into construction law by necessity, but he came to embrace the practice. “When I began practicing law, we had clients in the construction industry who needed […]
Evan M. Musselwhite Construction Litigator Ward and Smith, Raleigh
Evan M. Musselwhite is willing to go through litigation with his clients if that’s what it takes to solve their problems, but he often gets the best results when he […]
Peter J. Marino Attorney Smith Anderson, Raleigh
Peter J. Marino brings 30 years of experience to his construction law practice. He co-chairs Smith Anderson’s real estate development and construction law groups. Marino chairs the Freeways Division for […]
Daniel G. Katzenbach Partner Cranfill Sumner, Raleigh
When it comes to cases that challenge and motivate Daniel G. Katzenbach, those with many moving parts, varying circumstances and many attorneys involved are the most enjoyable. “I also appreciate […]
Todd A. Jones Founding Partner Anderson Jones, Raleigh
As a founding member at Anderson Jones, Todd A. Jones has extensive experience in construction law and litigation, and has handled cases ranging from workers’ compensation to personal injury to […]
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