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Eight of our attorneys have been recognized on the 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, spanning Family ...
08/26/2026

Eight of our attorneys have been recognized on the 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, spanning Family Law, Civil Litigation, and General Litigation:

Alexandra Bachman — Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
Kristin Foarde — Family Law
Kate Foody — Family Law
Joe Karam — General Litigation
Lauren Leader — Family Law
Haley Lohr — Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
Kate Smith — Family Law
Carrie Weyandt — Family Law

Super Lawyers Rising Stars recognizes outstanding attorneys who are 40 or younger or have been practicing for 10 years or less. We’re thrilled to see these attorneys recognized for the skill, dedication, and momentum they’re bringing to their practices.

Congratulations to our 2027 Rising Stars! ⭐

Different practices. Different perspectives. One very talented group of attorneys.The 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers ...
08/26/2026

Different practices. Different perspectives. One very talented group of attorneys.

The 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers list recognizes 12 JMD attorneys across Business, Business Litigation, Family Law, Personal Injury, and Entertainment & Sports:

Catherine Barnes — Business
Jonathan Feit — Family Law
Rich Fennell — Business Litigation
Alex Heroy — Personal Injury: Plaintiff
Beth Hondros — Family Law
Caroline Mitchell — Family Law
Fred Monroe — Business Litigation
Gena Morris — Family Law
Adam Ross — Entertainment & Sports
John Paul Tsahakis — Family Law
Tamela Wallace — Family Law
Haley White — Family Law

Being selected to Super Lawyers is a reflection of professional achievement and peer recognition, and we’re excited to see so many members of our team represented across such a wide range of practices.

Congratulations to our 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers honorees!

We’re celebrating 14 attorneys from our Family Law practice recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in Americ...
08/20/2026

We’re celebrating 14 attorneys from our Family Law practice recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®:

Sarah Brady • Jon Burns • Kavita Desai • Jonathan Feit • Katie Henry • Beth Hondros • Russ Kornegay • Lauren Leader • Caroline Mitchell • Gena Morris • John Paul Tsahakis • Neya Warren • Carrie Weyandt • Haley White

From complex financial matters to the most personal family transitions, this team brings skill, perspective, and compassion to every case. We’re fortunate to have this group of exceptional attorneys serving our clients and our community.

Congratulations to our 2027 Best Lawyers honorees!

The 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes 14 attorneys across our Litigation and Transactional practic...
08/20/2026

The 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes 14 attorneys across our Litigation and Transactional practices:

Mickey Aberman — Business Organizations, Corporate Law, and Mergers & Acquisitions
Heath Alexander — Business Organizations and Corporate Law
Catherine Barnes — Closely Held Companies and Real Estate Law
Mary Kay Baynard — Trusts & Estates
John Beddow — Corporate Law and Real Estate Law
John Brickley — Commercial Litigation and Construction Law
John Buric — Commercial Litigation
Rich Fennell — Bankruptcy, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Labor & Employment, Land Use & Zoning, and Securities
Alex Heroy — Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Ed Hinson — Commercial Litigation and White Collar Criminal Defense
Jennifer Houti — Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury
Fred Monroe — Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Securities Litigation, and Trusts & Estates Litigation
Adam Ross — Commercial Litigation, Insurance Litigation, Mediation, and Sports Law

And congratulations to Alexandra Bachman, recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice, White Collar Criminal Defense, and Personal Injury.

From business formation and real estate transactions to complex litigation, bankruptcy, employment matters, and trusts and estates, these recognitions represent the depth of knowledge and experience our attorneys bring to their clients every day.

Congratulations to all of our 2027 honorees!

We’re a little late, but we’re pretty sure our paralegals will forgive us—they’re used to keeping everyone else on sched...
08/07/2026

We’re a little late, but we’re pretty sure our paralegals will forgive us—they’re used to keeping everyone else on schedule!

Happy (belated) National Paralegal Day to JMD’s amazing team of paralegals. We couldn’t do it without you. We appreciate you more than words can say!

Congratulations to our partner, Richard B. (“Rich”) Fennell, on being named to the 2026 South Carolina Legal Elite in Bu...
08/01/2026

Congratulations to our partner, Richard B. (“Rich”) Fennell, on being named to the 2026 South Carolina Legal Elite in Business Litigation.

Published annually in South Carolina’s leading business publications, Legal Elite recognizes outstanding attorneys who are nominated and selected by their peers. This honor reflects Rich’s exceptional advocacy, dedication to his clients, and the respect he has earned throughout the legal community across the Carolinas.

We’re proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition. Congratulations, Rich!

North Carolina Lawyers Weekly has unveiled its inaugural “Legal 250” list, recognizing North Carolina attorneys whose wo...
07/05/2026

North Carolina Lawyers Weekly has unveiled its inaugural “Legal 250” list, recognizing North Carolina attorneys whose work and leadership have helped shape the legal profession across the state.

We’re delighted to see Catherine Barnes and Gena Morris included among this distinguished group. Their dedication to clients, depth of experience, and lasting contributions to the practice of law make this recognition especially meaningful.

Please join us in celebrating Catherine and Gena on this outstanding honor!

Leadership is one of the hallmarks of a strong practice, and at JMD, we are honored to recognize both the legacy of one ...
07/01/2026

Leadership is one of the hallmarks of a strong practice, and at JMD, we are honored to recognize both the legacy of one exceptional leader and the beginning of another.

After 14 years as Managing Partner, Catherine Barnes is passing the torch to Jonathan Feit.

Catherine has been an integral part of the firm for more than three decades. Since becoming Managing Partner in 2012, she has guided the firm with steadfast leadership, a commitment to excellence, and a vision that has strengthened and grown JMD's presence in the North Carolina legal community. We are deeply grateful for her years of service and the lasting impact she has made on our attorneys, staff, clients, and community. Catherine will continue her work at JMD advising closely held businesses, real estate developers, and business owners on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters.

As Jonathan steps into the role of Managing Partner, he brings more than 25 years of legal experience and a long history of leadership within the firm. A nationally recognized family law attorney, Jonathan has built a distinguished practice representing clients in complex divorce, custody, support, and equitable distribution matters. Throughout his career, he has earned numerous professional honors, shared his knowledge through continuing legal education programs across North Carolina, and dedicated his time to serving both the legal profession and the Charlotte community.

Jonathan joined James, McElroy & Diehl in 2001, and his commitment to exceptional client service, collaboration, and the continued success of the firm makes him well-positioned to lead the firm into its next chapter.

Please join us in thanking Catherine for her outstanding leadership and congratulating Jonathan as he begins his tenure as Managing Partner.

We are proud to announce the election of five outstanding attorneys to partnership at James, McElroy & Diehl.Please join...
06/29/2026

We are proud to announce the election of five outstanding attorneys to partnership at James, McElroy & Diehl.

Please join us in congratulating our newest Equity Partners:
• John R. Brickley
• Caroline T. Mitchell
• Haley E. White

And our newest Income Partners:
• Madeline L. Quint
• Dustin L. Rapp

John focuses his practice on civil litigation matters, while Caroline, Haley, Maddie, and Dusty are all members of the firm’s family law practice.

Congratulations to John, Caroline, Haley, Maddie, and Dusty on this well-deserved achievement. We look forward to their continued leadership and service to our clients.

There are a few new faces around the JMD office this summer! We are excited to introduce Kate Brennan and Ellie Grubbs....
06/03/2026

There are a few new faces around the JMD office this summer! We are excited to introduce Kate Brennan and Ellie Grubbs.

Kate, originally from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina, joins the firm as an Associate Attorney in JMD’s family law practice. Kate attended Flagler College and graduated with her JD from American University in 2022. Kate practiced in Washington DC before returning to North Carolina. She is also licensed to practice in South Carolina.

Ellie is a rising 3L at Campbell Law School and joins the firm as a summer associate. She is originally from Winston-Salem and attended Wake Forest University, where she graduated in 2023.

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