Manning Fulton

10/05/2026

Please join us in welcoming Michelle Wheeler to Manning Fulton as our newest Corporate Paralegal.

Michelle joins our Corporate Practice Group, where she will support our Trusts, Estates and Wealth Preservation attorneys and clients. We are excited to have Michelle on board and look forward to the expertise and perspective she will bring to our team.

Welcome to Manning Fulton, Michelle!

09/30/2026

Evolving with Purpose: What Our New Brand Really Means

Our refreshed brand is more than a new look. The brand reflects how we serve our clients.

Manning Fulton brings together deep legal experience, practical business judgment, and a collaborative approach that allows us to deliver clear, strategic counsel.

We are built to provide:
• Direct access to experienced attorneys
• Coordinated, cross-disciplinary insight
• Deep experience, practical perspective
• Efficient, technology-enabled service

It's the strength of a larger firm, delivered with focus and accessibility.

09/28/2026

A Foundation That Endures.

Manning Fulton was founded on a simple but enduring idea: that the practice of law demands rigor, discipline, and responsibility.
From our beginnings in Wake County to advising organizations across North Carolina, we have remained committed to delivering steady, trusted counsel through moments of growth and change.

The three colors in our new logo pay tribute to our founding partners, each representing a distinct part of our firm's legacy and character.
• Howard Manning is represented by copper, a material known for its strength, resilience, and enduring value. It reflects the firm's foundation: grounded, reliable, and built to last.
• Charlie Fulton is represented by navy blue, a color long associated with Manning Fulton that conveys trust, stability, and sound judgment. It speaks to the clarity, discipline, and professionalism that define our approach to client service.
• Bill Skinner is represented by verdigris, the natural patina copper develops over time. This transformation symbolizes growth, adaptation, and the passage of experience, reflecting how the firm has evolved while remaining true to its core values.

Together, these colors tell a story of origin, trust, and evolution, honoring where we began while representing the strength and continuity that carry us forward.

09/25/2026

Please join us in welcoming Anneliese McInnis to Manning Fulton!

Anneliese has joined our Commercial Real Estate practice group, where her practice focuses on transactional real estate matters, including commercial leasing, commercial real estate finance, and title examination and certifications.

We’re excited to welcome Anneliese to the firm and look forward to the experience and perspective she brings to our team.

Read our press release here: https://www.manningfulton.com/news/manning-fulton-welcomes-anneliese-mcinnis-to-commercial-real-estate-practice-group/

09/24/2026

We are proud to share that Manning Fulton has been recognized among Entrepreneur’s 2026 Top Franchise Suppliers in the legal services category.

Our franchise attorneys work with franchisors and franchisees on the legal matters that support growth, expansion and long-term success, from franchise development and compliance to transactions, disputes and more.

This recognition reflects the depth of experience our team brings to the franchise industry and our commitment to providing practical, responsive counsel to the businesses we serve.

Read more here:

Manning, Fulton & Skinner, P.A. is once again ranked as one of the top franchise law firms in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine's 2025 Top

09/22/2026

Please join us in welcoming Elizabeth Gatling to Manning Fulton as our newest Legal Practice Assistant.

Beth joins our Corporate Practice Group, where she will support our attorneys and clients. We are pleased to welcome her to the firm and look forward to the experience and contributions she will bring to our team.

Welcome to Manning Fulton, Beth!

09/21/2026

At Manning Fulton, clients work directly with experienced attorneys, supported by a deep and collaborative bench of legal talent.

Our strength is our people and how we develop them. We have built a model in which attorneys at every stage of their careers work directly with experienced partners, gaining meaningful client experience and developing strategic thinking and sound judgment from the outset.

For laterals, that means immediate integration into a collaborative, high-performing team. For associates and clerks, that means hands-on experience, close mentorship, and the opportunity to build judgment, not just log hours.

Our model is intentional. Senior attorneys remain actively engaged, while emerging talent is mentored to deliver the same high standard of service our clients expect.

The result is thoughtful, well-rounded counsel shaped by both experience and perspective. Careers here are built with purpose.

Check out our Careers page to see available positions and learn more:

Manning Fulton offers the opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact matters alongside a team of tenured professionals who prioritize collaboration. We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your professional growth is a priority, equipping you with the tools and mentorship n...

09/17/2026

Our firm is designed around client needs. Our approach is built around what clients value most: clarity, responsiveness, and sound judgment.

We eliminate unnecessary layers and silos, providing coordinated, practical guidance that aligns with business realities. Effective legal counsel should not just inform decisions; it should help move them forward.

Our mission remains unchanged: to deliver steady, strategic counsel that evolves with our clients, helping them navigate complexity, protect what they've built, and plan for what comes next.

We are guided by the core values that have defined Manning Fulton for decades: Integrity. Excellence. Collaboration. Respect. Client Focus.

These values shape how we advise, how we communicate, and how we serve.

09/15/2026

A New Chapter for Manning Fulton

Manning Fulton is proud to introduce a brand identity, messaging, and website that reflect the firm's enduring foundation and forward-looking approach to client service. While our brand has evolved, the principles behind it have not. For more than seventy years, Manning Fulton has been guided by our core values and a deep commitment to the clients we serve. Those values continue to shape every relationship, every matter, and every outcome we pursue.

Our identity reflects the strength of our model: direct access to experienced attorneys, seamless collaboration across practice areas, and practical, business-minded guidance grounded in real-world perspective. We pair the capabilities of a large firm with the responsiveness and efficiency that allow our clients to move forward with confidence.

As part of this next chapter, Manning Fulton's relocation of our Raleigh office to GlenLake V reflects our ongoing investment in our clients, our people, and the future of the firm. In the days ahead, we'll share more about our refreshed brand and the thinking behind it. This is an evolution grounded in who we've always been and built for where we are going.

02/26/2026

We’re proud to see our Durham attorneys featured in the Best Lawyers section of the February/March 2026 issue of Durham Magazine. This recognition highlights our team as one of the region’s most trusted legal advisors, guiding clients through complex legal matters with clarity and confidence.

This acknowledgment reflects sustained excellence and leadership across a broad range of practice areas in Durham.

Recognized Practice Areas & Attorneys:
- Business Organizations (including LLCs & Partnerships): Eugene Dauchert, Randy Fletcher & Reich Welborn
- Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law: Eugene Dauchert
- Commercial Litigation: Reich Welborn
- Corporate Law: Eugene Dauchert, Randy Fletcher, Charles L. Steel IV & Reich Welborn
- Employment Law – Management: Dieter Mauch
- Health Care Law: Eugene Dauchert & Reich Welborn
- Litigation – Labor & Employment: Dieter Mauch
- Litigation and Controversy – Tax: Charles L. Steel IV
- Mergers & Acquisitions Law: Eugene Dauchert Jr., Randy Fletcher & Reich Welborn
- Real Estate Law: Randy Fletcher & Reich Welborn
- Tax Law: Randolph Fletcher & Charles L. Steel IV
- Trusts & Estates: Charles L. Steel IV

Our Durham office Best Lawyers Ones to Watch honoree, Matthew Muntean, was recognized for:
- Business Organizations (including LLCs & Partnerships)
- Corporate Law
- Mergers & Acquisitions Law

Read the full feature here:

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