Power List

Dec 29, 2025

Jennifer D. Scott General Counsel, The Windjam Cos. Special Counsel, Shipman & Wright, Wilmington

After earning her law degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Jennifer Scott began her career at a small-town general practice firm. She values the experience for […]

Dec 29, 2025

Laurie R. Stegall Founding Partner Stegall & Clifford, Greensboro

Laurie Stegall is a partner at Stegall & Clifford in Greensboro, with 32 years of practice. She hopes she is known for her high ethical standards, strong work ethic and […]

Dec 29, 2025

Robin Tatum Partner Smith Anderson, Raleigh

Robin Tatum is a partner at Smith Anderson in Raleigh, with more than 35 years of practice. She is best known for her deep knowledge in zoning and land use […]

Dec 29, 2025

Thomas E. Terrell Jr. Partner Fox Rothschild, Greensboro

Tom Terrell is a partner at Fox Rothschild in Greensboro, with 40 years of practice. He has handled zoning and land use matters in 88 of 100 North Carolina counties […]

Dec 29, 2025

Lindsay Parris Thompson Partner The Van Winkle Law Firm, Asheville

Lindsay Thompson is a partner at Van Winkle Law Firm in Asheville, with 17 years of practice. She is best known in the legal community for being friendly, efficient and […]

Dec 29, 2025

J. Matthew “Matt” Waters Partner Jordan Price, Raleigh

Matt Waters is a partner at Jordan Price in Raleigh, with 16 years of practice. He is best known for his deep experience representing community associations and his practical, solutions-oriented […]

Dec 29, 2025

Joshua Whitaker Founding Member and Managing Partner Whitaker & Hamer, Garner, N.C.

A founding member of Whitaker & Hamer, Josh Whitaker’s practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate and business transactions. The firm has grown from one to seven offices across […]

Dec 29, 2025

Andrea Wood Founding Partner The Wood Law Firm, Charlotte

When Andrea Wood opened her own firm in 1998, her goal was to create a different type of firm where service is the top priority. She accomplished this by focusing […]

Oct 21, 2025

Deborah D. Davis, Attorney, Dickson Davis Law Firm, Greenville, SC

Deborah D. Davis brings eight years of legal experience to her practice at Dickson Davis Law Firm, where she focuses on personal injury, property law, contract law and general civil […]

Oct 21, 2025

Charles K. McCotter Jr., Attorney, Charles K. McCotter Jr. Attorney at Law, New Bern, NC

Charles K. McCotter Jr. brings 54 years of legal experience specializing in admiralty and maritime law, mediation and arbitration. His career includes 16 years serving as a United States magistrate […]

Oct 21, 2025

Jason R. Harris, Attorney and Proctor in Admiralty, Farrell Smith O’Connell Aarsheim and Aprans, Wilmington, NC

Jason R. Harris brings 24 years of admiralty and maritime law experience, specializing in defending marine insurers and their insureds in commercial and recreational shipping matters. He assists non-maritime lawyers […]

Oct 21, 2025

Don T. Evans Jr., Managing Partner, Clark Newton & Evans, Wilmington, NC

Don T. Evans Jr. brings extensive admiralty and maritime law experience as a managing partner and retired commander in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps, U.S. Naval Reserve. He serves as […]