Team

Attorneys who own the strategy—and the communication

Credentials matter. So does judgment. Meet the professionals responsible for your case.

Michael Reed

Managing Partner · Civil Litigation & Personal Injury

NC Super Lawyers® — Personal Injury (demo selection methodology)
Million Dollar Advocates Forum® — membership criteria apply
Frequent speaker — Mecklenburg County Bar CLE programs

Michael Reed chairs the firm’s civil practice and has spent more than two decades in Charlotte’s litigation community—first on the defense side, then representing injured clients with the same rigor carriers use to evaluate exposure. His work spans Mecklenburg Superior Court, Business Court dockets, and complex mediation settings where preparation separates credible leverage from noise.

Approach: Michael works with clients directly on theory of the case, expert selection, and settlement timing. He is known for calm judgment in high-stakes moments—and for refusing shortcuts that collapse under scrutiny from judges or opposing counsel.

North Carolina State Bar · U.S. District Court, Western District of NC

J.D., University of North Carolina School of Law · B.A., Davidson College

Sarah Nguyen

Partner · Criminal Defense & DUI

NC Criminal Defense Bar — member
Certified NHTSA SFST practitioner training (continuing education)
Former assistant public defender — Mecklenburg County (illustrative)

Sarah Nguyen defends clients in Mecklenburg County’s criminal and impaired-driving dockets—from first appearances and bond reviews through contested hearings. A Charlotte native, she understands how a single charge can threaten employment in banking, transportation, and professional licensing contexts that define this market.

Approach: Sarah intervenes early on forensic issues—stops, testing, and calibration records—while keeping clients oriented on license consequences and long-term record impact. Her practice is built on responsiveness: clients are not left guessing what happened in court.

North Carolina State Bar

J.D., Wake Forest University · B.S., UNC Charlotte

James Carter

Senior Associate · Family & Immigration

Family law mediation training — NC Dispute Resolution Commission programs
Pro bono recognition — Charlotte-area family law clinic (illustrative)
Spanish-language client meetings with professional interpretation as needed

James Carter guides families through divorce, custody, and support matters in Charlotte’s family courts—and coordinates strategy when immigration status intersects with parenting plans or protective orders. His docket includes high-conflict custody litigation as well as negotiated resolutions for clients who prefer discretion.

Approach: James leads with structure: clear timelines, documented communications, and child-centered framing when courts evaluate best-interest factors. When litigation is unavoidable, he prepares witnesses and exhibits for hearings that turn on credibility and stability—not theatrics.

North Carolina State Bar

J.D., Georgia State University · B.A., Spelman College

Practice support

Paralegals and intake specialists support document preparation and scheduling. Legal strategy remains attorney-led across Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, and additional matters.

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