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Neale T. Johnson Partner Fox Rothschild, Greensboro
While Neale T. Johnson is a respected construction law attorney, his most meaningful case had nothing to do with the construction industry. Instead, he recalls a long-ago pro bono case […]
Tracy Thompson James Member Hamilton Stephens Steele + Martin, Charlotte
Tracy Thompson James started her career with her eye on practicing employment law, but coming from three generations of construction professionals she realized construction was in her DNA. “My dad […]
Meg M. Harrington Special Counsel Barnwell Whaley, Wilmington
Meg M. Harrington strives to build professional friendships with her clients, and her efforts often lead to memorable experiences. “I represented an Amish family of contractors in an accident case,” […]
Nancy E. Hannah Partner Hannah Sheridan, Raleigh
Nancy E. “Nan” Hannah was still early in her career when she landed at a firm with a construction law practice. She gravitated to the collection side of the practice, […]
Adam M. Gottsegen Principal Nicholls & Crampton, Raleigh
Adam M. Gottsegen is a self-described “jack of all trades.” With a practice spanning multiple areas of law, he has become more involved in real estate litigation and partition actions […]
Richard D. Conner Senior Counsel Conner, Gwyn, Schenk, Greensboro
Rather than choosing his 50-year career in law, Richard D. Conner believes his career chose him. He says he simply answered the call to represent the construction industry, and the […]
Ashley M. Coghill Partner Davis Hartman Wright, New Bern
Known as a compassionate, nimble and diverse practitioner, Ashley M. Coghill gives her all to clients every day. She has been litigating construction cases across all 100 counties in North […]
B. David Carson Partner Johnston Allison Hord, Charlotte
B. David Carson says he’s all-in for his clients — focused and doggedly fighting for them. He claims construction law chose him early in his career when he was assigned […]
Benjamin T. Buskirk Partner Poyner Spruill, Raleigh
Benjamin T. Buskirk was likely destined to be a construction attorney. It’s in his DNA. “My dad is an engineer and a general contractor, and my brother is a lawyer,” […]
Melissa Dewey Brumback Partner Ragsdale Liggett, Raleigh
When it comes to developing a successful career in construction law, Melissa Dewey Brumback credits simple serendipity. “I’ve always known I wanted to be in the courtroom, and that I […]
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