North Carolina Lawyers Weekly

May 26, 2026

US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting

The U.S. Justice Department has again asked a federal judge to lift an injunction holding up progress on President Donald Trump’s ballroom project, saying the May 23 shooting outside the […]

Jul 7, 2025

Jury rejects alleged OSHA violations

Defense verdict Action: Negligence and tort Injuries alleged: Broken foot requiring two surgeries and permanent injury Case name: Armando Rincon Santana v. Exeter Building Company LLC Court/case no.: Wake County […]

Apr 28, 2025

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 […]

Apr 28, 2025

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 […]

Apr 28, 2025

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 […]

Apr 28, 2025

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. […]

Apr 28, 2025

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 […]

Apr 28, 2025

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 […]

Apr 28, 2025

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 […]

Apr 28, 2025

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 […]

Apr 28, 2025

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 […]

Apr 28, 2025

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 […]