Pineville Lawyers

Serge Semirog holds degrees in Finance and Economics from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where he graduated cum laude. His law degree Mr. Semirog earned at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, where he was a member of the Hastings Business Law Journal. Mr. Semirog’s experience includes work at the Hampden County Superior Court in Springfield, Massachusetts, as well as at several medium sized firms in California and Massachusetts. Mr. Semirog also worked at the Massachusetts Family Institute (MFI) where he drafted legislative proposals for the Massachusetts State Assembly. For his work...

Throughout my career I have had the opportunity to advocate for, provide services to, and learn from industry leading companies such as IMG, Roush Racing, Alston & Bird, LLP, DEWALT, Office Depot, Gatorade, Coca-Cola, Waste Management, Newell Rubbermaid and many others. What I learned is that in any industry and with each client – advocacy and accessibility are the imperative. It’s the culmination of these life and professional experiences that allows me to offer our clients that same focus on being an accessible advocate for their legal needs. I invite you to learn more about how...

I have been practicing federal and state criminal defense in Charlotte for over 20 years. Since 2010, I have been a State Bar Board Certified Specialist in State and Federal Criminal Law. Since 2012, I have been selected each year as a North Carolina Super Lawyer and have received the highest peer rating (AV preeminent) from Martindale-Hubbell. I have handled every type of criminal case and have always striven to obtain the best possible results for my clients. Unlike many criminal defense lawyers, I do not run a high volume practice where the client is expected...

Attorney Margaret E. Ford, a North Carolina native, grew up in Concord and is now a resident of the Charlotte area. Mrs. Ford joined the firm in 2020 with a dedication to advocate for injured clients and a passion for tort-related claims. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and her Juris Doctorate from Elon University School of Law. During her time in law school, Mrs. Ford was a member of the Moot Court Board where she established practical legal skills.

Prior to joining our firm, Mrs. Ford worked as a personal injury...

I represent individuals in all types of employment disputes, including discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower actions, severance negotiations, equal pay violations, sexual harassment and assault, non-compete contracts, labor rights, wage and hour violations, leaves of absence, workplace safety, and executive compensation matters.

I have won trial victories for clients in federal jury trials, state court trials, and arbitration. I have fought employers who discriminated against clients based on their race, gender, age, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, and military service. I have fought back against retaliation based on our clients’ reports of unsafe working conditions, nuclear safety threats, and illegal overtime...

Mr. Littlejohn graduated from the University of Mary Washington with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science before attending law school. During his time in law school, Mr. Littlejohn received Dean’s List Honors, as well as a Pro Bono Distinction for his work with victims of Hurricane Katrina through the Mississippi Center for Justice, and his mentorship of Charlotte youth through Faith, Hope, and Love Mentoring. His community contributions led to his receipt of the John S. Leary Bar's Julius L. Chambers Scholarship for his dedication to serving the underserved. Extensive pro bono experience has given Mr. Littlejohn...

Nicholas Voss is an Associate at Matheson Law Firm, P.A. in Charlotte, NC. For most people, their home is the biggest financial investment they will ever make. Don’t go through the complicated and overwhelming process of buying or selling a home alone! With over a year's experience at this firm, Nicholas knows the ropes and is ready to help you with any real estate & closing legal needs.

Terry Duncan attended law school at Texas Wesleyan University. He began practicing of law in the Charlotte area in 1996. He is also licensed to practice law in Texas. Terry is also licensed to practice in the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals, and the federal courts in North Carolina. Terry is one of the preeminent bankruptcy attorneys in Charlotte and has filed thousands of bankruptcy cases for his clients. During the last 10 years he has likely filed more bankruptcies than any other Charlotte attorney. He appears in the United States Bankruptcy Court proceedings...

With over 17 years of experience, Reggie McKnight has successfully practiced in legal environments such as criminal and traffic defense, personal injury, social security disability, workman’s compensation and entertainment law. From traffic infractions and complex shareholder disputes, to federal white collar offenses, such as bank and wire fraud, Attorney McKnight has worked diligently. He has been able to assist his clients facing allegations of criminal offenses by discretely and amicably resolving their legal matters, often prior to formal charges being filed. While working for mid-sized and large civil litigation firms on complex liability matters, Attorney McKnight gained valuable experience in...

Dennis O'Dea is a principal at the SFS LAW GROUP. He has practiced Insolvency, Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation and legal malpractice for over twenty five years as a partner in major firms in Chicago, IL and New York City. The SFS LAW Group was formed in Charlotte, NC to provide a new model of practice in which the firm conducts joint engagements with experienced lawyers to provide legal support on a project basis that is superior to the legacy high overhead, lawyer heavy firms of the past. The resources and skills of...

Daniel Christmann is an Immigration Lawyer in Charlotte NC and the owner of Christmann Legal Immigration Law. His international personal and professional background inspired him to implement a unique cosmopolitan approach to the practice of law. Mr. Christmann is dually trained and licensed both in Europe and the United States and fluently speaks both English and German. He has worked in government and corporate settings as well as private practice. His professional experience has taught him to analyze cases from all angles and produce honest work in an efficient manner. Mr. Christmann started his legal career in Germany, where he...

My name is Jonathan Barber, and I am a Managing Attorney at Franchise.Law in Charlotte, NC. I earned my JD from Liberty University School of Law in 2015, and now serve my clients with legal matters for both established franchisors and start-up franchisors. I also have a background in teaching business law and have been named a 2019 1851 Magazine Franchise Legal Player and 2019 Franchise Times Legal Eagle.

Christian Ayers has been fighting for the rights of injured workers with the firm since 2014. On a typical day, Christian litigates cases before the North and South Carolina Industrial Commissions, takes client meetings and phone calls, and drafts court filings to get weekly payments and medical treatment for his clients. Christian was recently recognized by his peers and selected to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list for 2019 and for 2020. This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice. He primarily assists injured persons with Workers’...

In 1997, Attorney Lee Schwilm founded his bankruptcy law firm, Schwilm Law Firm, PLLC. Since then, he has been devoted to helping individuals get their life back on track by helping them obtain relief from their debts. Over the last 15 years, Mr. Schwilm has successfully handled thousands of bankruptcy cases. To learn more about working with Attorney Schwilm and the counsel he may be able to provide you with, be sure to contact the firm today!

Brian T. Bain, founder of The Bain Group, PLLC, was born in Binghamton, New York; however, soon found his home in North Carolina, where he has been a part of the community for over 25 years. After graduating from Western Carolina University in 1998, he went to Campbell University where he received a joint JD/MBA degree. Prior to opening his doors in 2003, Brian gained tremendous experience and knowledge from two area firms-Helms, Henderson & Fulton, P.A. and Lutzel, Gandy & Broadway, PLLC. Growing up with athletics all his life and playing collegiate baseball for Western Carolina, Brian...

Rob Ughetta practices out of Cadwalader's Charlotte, NC office. Rob has extensive experience in secured lending and represents lenders in structuring and negotiating finance facilities, including repo transactions and other financings of loans, securities and other assets. He represents trustees, investments banks, fund managers, as well as other financial institutions, companies and investors in many different matters.

Strianese PLLC represents employees in the Charlotte NC area in all manner of employment cases and contract issues. Chris Strianese is highly experienced in discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. More information can be found at www.charlotteemploymentlawyers.com.

Born and raised in Charlotte, Attorney Michael Trotter graduated from Myers Park High School and went on to study Political Science at North Carolina State University. Upon graduating from North Carolina State Michael returned home to attend Charlotte Law. While in Law School Michael interned with the Gaston County Public Defenders Office and the Honorable Graham Mullen U.S. Senior District Judge. After graduating from Law School with High Distinction Pro Bono Honors, Michael opened the doors of Trotter Law PLLC intent on providing clients both small and large Practical Legal Advice in the areas of Family, Business, & Estate Planning. Communication is...

I am a Partner Attorney at the Wilder Pantazis Law Group, a Charlotte-based personal injury and workers' compensation law firm serving North & South Carolina. I help victims of personal injury and workplace accidents receive just compensation for what they have to go through. I am a licensed attorney and a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist, a distinction held by a select few North Carolina lawyers. As an attorney and certified specialist, when I am fighting on behalf of my clients, including you, I can utilize my knowledge and expertise to help ensure that you get the maximum...

The DeCosta Law Firm is a boutique firm that handles all "family" matters, including: divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, will drafting, as well as small business matters. At The DeCosta Law Firm, we consider small business matters a "family" matter as most of our clients are family-owned and family-operated businesses, who rely on us for our breadth of expertise in domestic relations and business matters.

Tiyesha N. DeCosta, Esq., received a Bachelor of Science degree, with a minor in Finance from La Salle University, in Philadelphia, PA. Upon graduation, she went on to work in various small...