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January 3, 2024
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Michael Best is pleased to announce that seven lawyers have been named to Business North Carolina’s 2024 Legal Elite list. Voted on by peers across North Carolina, the 23rd annual class rankings highlight the state’s top lawyers in 16 business-related categories.
Additionally, Michael Best Lawyer John Love received the most votes in the area of Corporate Law, making him this year’s category winner.
The Michael Best lawyers named to the Legal Elite 2024 list include:
- Jonathan Bogues, Real Estate
- Ashley Felton, Employment
- James Forrest, Business: Hall of Fame
- John Love, Corporate Law: Category Winner
- Carrie Meigs, Litigation
- Michael Schietzelt, Appellate
- Rebecca Thornton, Litigation
To see the full list, click here.
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Ashley L. Felton
Partner
alfelton@michaelbest.com
T 984.220.8764

James R. Forrest
Managing Partner, North Carolina
National Industry Group Leader, Faith Based Practice; Management Committee Member
jrforrest@michaelbest.com
T 919.267.1646

John D. Love
Partner
jdlove@michaelbest.com
T 919.921.8025

Carrie E. Meigs
Partner
cemeigs@michaelbest.com
T 984.220.8725

Michael G. Schietzelt
Of Counsel
mgschietzelt@michaelbest.com
T 984.220.8722

Rebecca R. Thornton
Senior Counsel
becky.thornton@michaelbest.com
T 984.220.8738
