Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Greene & Heroy

09/30/2026

Join us in celebrating Managing Partner Michael J. Greene’s 23rd anniversary with Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Greene & Heroy!

For more than two decades with our firm, Attorney Greene has been a respected advocate, leader, and an integral part of the firm’s continued growth and successes.

His distinguished career has earned recognition throughout North Carolina and the legal profession. Attorney Greene has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024, including the 2027 edition, inducted into Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite Hall of Fame for Criminal Law, named among the Super Lawyers Top 100 attorneys in North Carolina, and recognized by the North Carolina State Bar as a State Criminal Defense Specialist.

Most recently, Attorney Greene was named a 2026 Super Lawyer in Criminal Defense and DWI/DUI and selected for Business North Carolina’s 2026 Legal Elite in Criminal Law.

For 23 years, Attorney Greene’s leadership, advocacy, and commitment to his clients have helped shape Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Greene & Heroy into the firm it is today. That commitment extends beyond the courtroom through his longstanding involvement with community and nonprofit organizations throughout the Charlotte area.

Join us in congratulating Attorney Greene on this milestone and celebrating 23 years of service to our firm, our clients, and our community!

To learn more about Attorney Greene and his practice, or to speak with our team about your legal needs, visit www.goodmancarr.com or call/text (704) 372-2770.

08/03/2026

The Charlotte Observer recently highlighted a federal criminal defense case being handled by Goodman Carr partner, Rob Heroy.

As Attorney Heroy stated in the article:

"We are grateful the Constitution is there to protect citizens from abuses by their government and we are looking forward to trial."

At Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Greene & Heroy, PLLC, we are proud to stand up for our clients' constitutional rights and provide experienced, dedicated representation in state and federal courts.

Federal prosecutors are trying to stop a woman accused of assaulting ICE agents in Charlotte last year from arguing First Amendment rights.

07/10/2026

Congratulations to Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Greene & Heroy partner Rob Heroy, who has once again been selected to serve as a faculty member for Building Trial Skills: North Carolina through the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA).

Nationally recognized for its trial advocacy programs, NITA provides hands-on courtroom training and mentorship led by some of the country's most accomplished trial lawyers and judges. Rob's continued selection reflects his dedication to excellence in trial advocacy and legal education.

Learn more: https://www.nita.org/s/nita-program-staff/a0SUm00000DkodRMAR/rob-heroy

02/19/2026

We’re proud to share that Attorneys W. Rob Heroy, George V. Laughrun, and Michael J. Greene have been named to the 2026 Super Lawyers list.

This distinction reflects outstanding professional achievement and recognition by peers within the legal community. Please join us in congratulating them on this well-deserved honor.

To learn more about the attorneys at Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Greene & Heroy, visit us online at (www.GoodmanCarr.com) or call our office at (704) 372.2770.

01/21/2026

We’re proud to share that four attorneys at Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Greene & Heroy have been recognized by Business North Carolina as Legal Elite in the area of Criminal Defense.

W. Rob Heroy and George Laughrun III (Trey) were named Legal Elite – 2026, while George V. Laughrun II (Hall of Fame, 2017) and Michael J. Greene (Hall of Fame, 2014) earned Legal Elite Hall of Fame honors.

These peer-selected distinctions reflect the respect of attorneys across North Carolina. To learn more about this recognition or to speak with one of our attorneys, please contact our office at (704) 372.2770.

01/13/2026

We’re excited to welcome Attorney Emily D. Bretz to Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Greene & Heroy.

Emily has officially joined the firm as a Partner, bringing more than a decade of experience in Family Law and Estate Planning. Her thoughtful, client-first approach makes her a strong addition to our team.

To schedule an appointment or to learn more about Emily and her background please visit www.GoodmanCarr.com/emilybretz

12/30/2025

We’re pleased to announce that Attorney Emily D. Bretz is joining Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Greene & Heroy as a Partner.

Emily brings more than 10 years of experience in Family Law and Estate Planning, along with a background in Criminal Defense that strengthens her ability to guide clients through complex, highly personal legal matters with clarity and care.

Her depth of knowledge, professionalism, and client-first approach make her a natural fit for our firm and the clients we serve. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating Emily as she begins this next chapter with our team. More to come soon.

12/26/2025

Have a Merry Christmas from Goodman, Carr, Laughrun, Greene & Heroy!