WilmingtonNorth Carolina’s Port City, Wilmington has long been known as a tourist destination because of its many nearby beaches. Wilmington owes much of its recent growth not only to its natural resources, but also to emerging technology, life sciences, and education sectors. The UNC Wilmington Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has been a pioneering force in creating a thriving startup community, along with the TekMountain accelerator.
Our attorneys serve ILM clients in multiple practice areas relevant to businesses at every stage of their life cycles. Core practice areas include business formation, angel and venture financings, intellectual property, commercial real estate, employment, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, tax, contract negotiation, and litigation. Related People Preview Attorney's BiographyEliana prepares patent documents for submission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on behalf of a diverse group of clients. Eliana C. Carter* IP Paralegal Manager *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyAs a member of the firm’s Marketing and Business Development team, Lauren works closely with attorneys on client development efforts, service delivery, growth strategy, and operational excellence. She leverages a background in the start-up space and considerable experience working in business operations, including the areas of business planning, management, marketing strategy, financial analytics, recruiting, contract negotiations, and process automation. Lauren E. Fuhrer* Strategic Initiatives Director *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyKatie is an experienced litigator who has successfully represented companies and employers in state and federal courts at the trial and appellate levels. She focuses her litigation practice in the areas of complex business disputes, employment disputes, local government law, and maritime law. Katie also counsels clients in transactional matters including business formation and estate planning.  Preview Attorney's BiographyAndy provides thoughtful, proactive counsel to help businesses and their owners solve problems and create value. He focuses his practice primarily in the areas of corporate transactions and dispute resolution, serving as outside counsel to clients in a wide range of industry sectors including transportation, logistics, food and beverage, technology, construction, and maritime, among others.  Preview Attorney's BiographyAllyson manages all stages of major project life cycles, from initial vision to successful execution. She leverages strong business acumen, process improvement, communication, and leadership skills to keep projects on time and on budget and achieve optimal outcomes. Before joining Michael Best, Allyson was a Project Manager at Forrest Firm, a full-service law firm I North Carolina Allyson S. Kelly* Project Manager I, Innovation & Technology *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographySylina manages administrative responsibilities and ensures seamless and efficient office operations across the firm’s North Carolina offices. Before joining Michael Best, Sylina was the Director of Human Resources and Finance for Forrest Firm, a full-service law firm. There, she oversaw accounting, finance, and HR operations.
Sylina C. Phelan* North Carolina Administration & Operations Manager *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyKay is a Paralegal in Michael Best’s Corporate practice. She assists the firm’s attorneys and clients with a variety of transactional and general business matters. Prior to joining Michael Best, Kay spent more than 30 years as a paralegal and executive assistant, most recently with Forrest Firm, a full-service North Carolina law firm. Kay B. Pickels* Paralegal *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyJack has been practicing real estate law for more than a decade. He brings not only legal expertise, but also owner expertise. Jack has negotiated, bought, and sold real estate as in-house counsel, as outside counsel, and as a business owner. He understands the nuances of getting deals done efficiently.
Prior to joining Michael Best, Jack was an attorney for an industry-leading professional services firm which provided engineering, nondestructive testing, and analysis of critical structure ...
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