Firm: Van Winkle Law Firm
Practice Areas: Family
Delia Ledesma is an associate in the firm's Family Law practice group, where she focuses her practice on divorce, custody, and the trial of family law matters. Delia is completely bilingual in Spanish and performs all legal work effectively and efficiently in both languages.. Prior to joining the Van Winkle Law Firm, Delia worked in private practice as an immigration attorney, and also as a family law attorney. Most recently, Delia worked as a domestic violence and family law attorney for Legal Aid of North Carolina, gaining significant trial experience. Prior to graduating from Wake Forest University School of Law in 2016, Delia obtained a B.A. in both English and Psychology from St. Mary's College of Maryland. Delia is also admitted to practice in the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians' Tribal Court.
Firm: Denzil H. Forrester, Attorney at Law
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense
2550 W Tyvola Rd Ste 520 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28217
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation
Firm: Benoit Law Firm, PLLC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
In 2004, Attorney Dexter Benoit started his legal career in Chicago after graduating from the University of Illinois College of Law. He focused on personal injury from the get-go, but at the time he primarily defended large medical institutions and insurance companies convicted of wrongdoing. He quickly realized his true passion was helping the people who had been injured, not the institutions responsible for accidents. He relocated to Charlotte and opened Benoit Law Firm, PLLC in 2011. Since then he has won large settlements, including those that brought in over a million dollars, for clients in North Carolina. When he is not in his office or the courtroom, Dexter is actively involved in several local organizations committed to assisting those victimized by other’s negligence.
Dewey, Ramsay & Hunt PA
Firm: Dewey, Ramsay & Hunt PA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Practice Areas: Social Security
I have been practicing over 25 years and I enjoy helping people resolve all sorts of disputes. I try my best to give my clients personal attention and clear communication. I am blessed to have a wonderful legal assistant and a quiet, convenient office arrangement.
Firm: Harman Law PLLC
Practice Areas: Workers Compensation
Since becoming a member of the North Carolina State Bar, I have immersed myself into the area of Workers' Compensation law and have dedicated my career to learning the ins-and-outs of the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act. I have spent the better part of my career representing individuals involved in work place accidents, avidly fighting to ensure my clients receive all of the benefits they deserve under the Workers' Compensation Act. However, I have also obtained valuable experience on the other side of things by representing employers and carriers in defending Workers' Compensation claims. The experience I had defending Workers' Compensation claims has, and will, continue to help tremendously in my practice and zealous representation of injured workers.. Prior to law school, I attended Eastern Michigan University where I majored in Criminal Justice and was an active member of the school’s Honor’s College. After receiving my undergraduate degree, I continued my studies at Charlotte School of Law, graduating in 2016 with Cum Laude honors.. During my time in law school, I had the privilege of interning for multiple Fortune 500 companies. These experiences provided me with valuable insight into my current practice and am able to apply to cases involving companies of all sizes.
Firm: Morgan Property Group
Practice Areas: Real Estate
Practice Areas: Litigation
DeVore, Acton & Stafford consists of highly experienced litigation attorneys, specializing in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, contract issues, and property disputes, including representing clients involved in the appeals process.
Firm: McGougan Law Firm
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Firm: DeMayo Law Offices
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Workers Compensation
Firm: Law Office of Dennis Jay Sargent Jr, PLLC
2500 Regency Parkway , Cary , North Carolina 27518
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt
Dennis comes from a small town in upstate New York as the oldest son of a working class family. After serving on active duty in the United States Army as an infantry mortarman in the state of Washington and the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt, he went on to attend Elmira College for his undergraduate work.. Growing up with the desire to someday becoming an attorney, Dennis decided while at Elmira College that his dream was not out of reach and upon completion of his undergraduate studies moved to Delaware to continue his pursuit of his dream. With the help of his wife and family Dennis attended Widener University School of Law in Wilmington, Delaware.. Dennis’ work experience includes working as a law clerk and later as a Real Estate Attorney for the Law Offices of Doroshow, Pasquale, Krawitz and Bhaya. National Title and Contract Manager for SpectraSite Communication and Contract Attorney for TowerCo and Wireless Facilities, Inc.. On the side he has a small sign company and is heavily involved in the local short track racing industry.
Firm: The SFS Law Group
122 N. McDowell St. , Charlotte , North Carolina 28204
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt
Dennis O’Dea is the principal of the SFS Law Group. He received his undergraduate degree in government from the University Of Notre Dame and his JD, magna cum laude, from the University of Michigan. He was an Associate Editor of the Michigan Law Review and admitted to the Order of the Coif. He is admitted to practice before many courts. Martindale Hubble has rated him as AV (preeminent) for many years.. FAMILY LAW MATTERS. Mr. O’Dea often represents clients involved in divorce, custody and other financial disputes over support, family assets, family business and other conflicts that arise within families. Family disputes over succession to family businesses, disruption in business governance due to divorce or death of key owners, bankruptcy and reorganization consequences of family conflict. Divorce is often overshadowed by the financial burdens over support, equitable distribution of property, and disclosure of assets.. BUSINESS LITIGATION. In his business litigation practice he has tried lender liability, defamation and commercial real estate cases to verdict. In non-jury cases, he has tried commercial contract disputes, business torts, trade secret, and other business disputes. In those matters that were resolved without trial, he represented an insurer seeking rescission of a D&O policy issued to AM International, real estate developers asserting Civil Rights claims, parties asserting fraud claims under the securities laws; and many commercial disputes that were set for trial before bankruptcy courts on their merits as adversary proceedings or contested matters.. In No Hands. The Rise and Fall of the Schwinn Bicycle Company, the authors discussed Mr. O’Dea’s restructuring and eventual bankruptcy efforts on behalf of Schwinn including defensive strategies to preserve investment values. In King Icahn, the author discussed Mr. O’Dea’s role in bring the Texaco-Pennzoil litigation to a resolution.. BANRUPTCY LITIGATION AND REORGANIZATION. For over 25 years, Dennis O’Dea has litigated in bankruptcy courts throughout the country on behalf of creditors and other stakeholders involved in business reorganization cases and personal bankruptcy cases. He has represented debtors in prosecuting Chapter 11 reorganization cases from commencement through confirmation.. Professional and community. Mr. O’Dea is the current chair of the Business Law committee of the Mecklenburg Bar Associations. He has served on the Continuing Legal Education committee of the Mecklenburg Bar for several years. He is a member of several bar associations and organizations including the North Carolina Bar Association, the American Bar Associations, The Bobbit Inn of Court.. Mr. O’Dea is a past president of the Chicago Literary Club. He has served as an elder and session member of the Palisades Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the development committee of the Levine Museum of the New South.. Recent Publications:. Small Firm, Big Impact. SFS Law Group Occasional Papers. New Models of Practice for Small firms through Alliances, Arrangements and Cooperation. Mecklenburg Bar Association, Solo and Small Firm Committee. 2014. Dissolution Litigation: Risks for Clients and Lawyers. 2015
Firm: The Sullivan Law Firm, P.C.
Practice Areas: Administrative
Firm: Law Office Of D.P. Anderson, PLLC
Practice Areas: Personal Injury
Denise Anderson is a knowledgeable and committed attorney who approaches each case with the integrity and the personal attention that each client deserves.
Firm: Bessellieu Law Firm, PLLC
3440 Toringdon Way , Charlotte , North Carolina 28277
Practice Areas: Wills & Living Wills
I am Denise L. Bessellieu and started my law practice so I could (1) spend more time with my family and (2) to provide personalized legal solutions to clients.. I began my legal career as an insurance defense attorney at a prominent law firm in Greenville, South Carolina. In that capacity I defended lawsuits on behalf of companies and insured persons in cases ranging from insurance dispute issues, personal injury cases, residential and commercial construction disputes and governmental liability actions. As a solo attorney in South Carolina I handled a variety of matters, including accident and injury cases, wrongful termination, unemployment denial appeal, simple wills, Hyatt Legal Plan clients, and challenges to non-compete agreements. As a litigation attorney for a prominent personal injury firm here in Charlotte, I represented persons who were injured in accidents.. As a military attorney in the United States Air Force Reserves, I have drafted wills, given legal advice to service members and their families on issues ranging from family/domestic, probate/estate planning, consumer protection issues, landlord tenant disputes, and personal injury. I provided detailed legal opinions to military commanders on contract issues, employment issues, and compliance issues.. I am licensed to practice law in South Carolina and North Carolina. I am also a licensed attorney in the United States District Court, District of South Carolina, and the United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina. My bar memberships include the South Carolina Bar Association, The North Carolina State Bar, The Mecklenburg County Bar Association. I currently serve on the Mecklenburg County Bar Assoication Community Services Committee. I am a past member of the Mecklenburg County Bar Association Volunteer Recruitment Committee.. I have been married to my wonderful husband since 2003 years and we have been blessed with a son and daughter.
Firm: J. Denice von Gnechten, Attorney at Law
Practice Areas: Family
Practice Areas: Commercial
Firm: Diana Saffa
10700 Sikes Place Ste 390 , Charlotte , North Carolina 28277
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt
Background and Experience sets Saffa Law Group apart from the rest. At Saffa Law Group, we limit our practice solely to :. Our bankruptcy & foreclosure defense clients are represented by a former creditor's attorney who has filed over 1000 bankruptcy cases.
