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L. Kristin King – Partner

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 704-247-8528

Biography

Armed with a psychology degree and a strong interest in human nature, Kristin understands that an attorney must do more than simply apply the law to a set of facts. A thorough understanding of the case and the needs of the client is only the beginning of a trial lawyer’s responsibilities. To be successful, Kristin believes that a trial attorney must know life, human nature, psychology and the complexities of human emotions. Having defended truck drivers, police officers, and professionals in numerous serious injury and wrongful death cases, Kristin knows how to get a jury to care about the case and her client. Whether in court or at the settlement table, Kristin possesses the ability to empathize with all of the involved parties to reach a satisfactory resolution.

Areas of Practice

Admissions

  • North Carolina Bar, 1991
  • U.S. District Court, Western and Middle Districts of North Carolina, 1991

Education

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D.
  • University of North Carolina at Charlotte, B.A., magna cum laude,
    • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Memberships

  • British American Business Council
  • Charlotte Chamber of Commerce
  • Defense Research Institute
  • DRI Professional Liability Committee
  • DRI Trucking Law Committee
  • Mecklenburg County Bar Association
  • North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • North Carolina State Bar
  • North Carolina Trucking Association

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Elizabeth A. Martineau – Partner

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 704-247-8524

Biography

As a former captain in the U.S. Marine Corps, Elizabeth embodies tenaciousness, an unsurpassed work ethic, and above all, complete loyalty to her clients. With extensive trial experience before state and federal courts, Elizabeth offers clients maturity, precise legal analysis, and—when needed—aggressive representation. Elizabeth began her law practice as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney prosecuting in the federal court system. She brings a wealth of experience to her representation of professionals, corporations, and businesses involved in complex legal matters. Elizabeth holds a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating. If you have a legal problem you want this Marine in your corner.

Areas of Practice

Admissions

  • North Carolina, 1999
  • South Carolina, 2009
  • United States District Court, Eastern, Middle, and Western District of N.C., 2000
  • Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2002
  • United States Supreme Court, 2005
  • United States District Court, South Carolina, 2011

Education

  • Western New England College School of Law, J.D.
  • University of New Hampshire, B.A., cum laude
  • Naval Justice School

Memberships

  • Defense Research Institute
  • Mecklenburg County Bar Association
  • North Carolina State Bar
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
  • North Carolina Women’s Bar Association
  • South Carolina Women Lawyers Association

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Hope Fisher Connie – Attorney

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 704-247-8520

Admissions

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  • Georgia, 1997
  • North Carolina, 2001
  • U.S. District Court, Western and Middle Districts of North Carolina, 2003 – Eastern District of North Carolina, 2009

Education

  • Emory University School of Law, J.D., 1997
  • North Carolina Wesleyan College, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 1994

Memberships

  • North Carolina State Bar

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 Joseph W. Fulton – Attorney

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 704-247-8533

Admissions

Joseph W. Fulton

    • North Carolina 2012

Education

  • Elon University School of Law, J.D., 2012
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 2009

Memberships

  • Defense Research Institute
  • Mecklenburg County Bar Association
  • North Carolina State Bar
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys

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MaRhonda S. Smith – Attorney

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 704-247-8529

Admissions

  • South Carolina 2018

Education

  • Charlotte School of Law, J.D., 2015
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia, B.A., 2011

Memberships

  • South Carolina State Bar

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Lee M. Thomas – Attorney

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 704-247-8532

Admissions

  • Florida, 2013
  • North Carolina, 2016
  • South Carolina, 2017
  • US District Court, District of SC, 2018

Education

  • Charleston School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2012
    • Articles Editor, Charleston Law Review, 2011-2012
    • Intern, Hon. Terry L. Wooten, US District Judge, Florence SC, Summer 2010
    • Intern, Hon. Solomon Blatt, Jr., Senior US District Judge, Charleston, SC, Summer 2011
    • Extern, US Attorney’s Office, Charleston, SC, Spring 2012
  • University of Virginia – B.A., History, 2007

Memberships

  • Florida Bar
  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • North Carolina State Bar
  • South Carolina Bar

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S. Mark Henkle – Attorney

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 704-247-8525

Admissions

  • North Carolina, 2015
  • US District Court, Middle District of NC, 2015
  • US District Court, Western District of NC, 2017

Education

  • Elon University School of Law, J.D., 2015
    • Elon Law Moot Court Board
    • Elon Law Moot Court Best Brief Award, 2013
  • University of North Carolina Greensboro – B.A., Philosophy, 2011
    • Roger Schwirck Award for Excellence in Philosophy, 2011

Memberships

  • North Carolina Bar Association
  • North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
  • North Carolina State Bar

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Thomas Olik – Attorney

Email: [email protected] | Phone: 704-247-8523

Admissions

  • West Virginia, 2015
  • North Carolina, 2018

Education

  • Washington and Lee University School of Law, J.D., 2015
  • St. John’s University, B.A., 2012

Memberships

  • North Carolina State Bar
  • West Virginia State Bar

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