Overview
Travis advises businesses, executives, and investors on a range of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, and contracts. Travis also serves as primary outside counsel to several privately held companies in a diverse range of sectors, including real estate investments, property management, transportation, manufacturing, technology, and professional services, among others.
As a trusted advisor, Travis also represents faith-based and other tax-exempt organizations, advising on governance, operational, and policy issues. Business leaders and in-house counsel alike rely on Travis’ proactive approach, judgment, business acumen, responsiveness, and broad experience to solve problems and drive value for their organizations.
In addition to his active practice, Travis leads Michael Best’s growth and client development efforts in the eastern region of North Carolina, and across the country. Prior to joining Michael Best in 2022, Travis began his career with a real estate boutique firm, before establishing his own business law practice. In 2019, due to the growth of his practice and client base, Travis joined Forrest Firm and its statewide platform, where he successfully led the firm’s client relationship efforts in eastern North Carolina and throughout the southeast.
Outside of his law practice, Travis dedicates considerable time to community leadership and support. He has been involved with numerous organizations throughout his career, including Opendoor Church of Winterville, Pitt-Greenville Chamber of Commerce, Toys for Tots, Pitt County Bar Association, Pitt Greenville Soccer Association, Greenville Parks and Recreation, and East Carolina University’s Miller School of Entrepreneurship.
Experience
Solutions in action
Credentials
- Campbell University, Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Chowan University, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), History
- North Carolina
- Selected to Business & Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2021-Present
Engagement
- Member, North Carolina Bar Association
- Immediate Past Chair, Pitt County Bar Association
- Board Member, Greenville-Pitt County Chamber of Commerce
- Board Member, Uptown Greenville
- Board Member, RISE29
- Chair, Young Professionals of Pitt County
- Member, Pitt County Courthouse Portrait Committee
- Member, Pitt County RISE29 Advisory Council
- Coach, Pitt Greenville Soccer Association
- Volunteer, East Carolina University Miller School of Entrepreneurship
- Volunteer, Toys for Tots
Insights
Beyond the Numbers: Non-Financial Factors to Consider When Engaging a Business Broker or Investment Banker
When you’re preparing to hire a business broker or investment banker, it’s easy to focus on fees and other financial terms of the engagement. While…Read
Aug 25, 2026
The Importance of Registering Your Business’s Assumed Name
When you’re launching or running a business, your brand identity is one of your most valuable assets. Often, this identity is encapsulated in the name…Read
Jul 29, 2024

Michael Best Elevates Eight Attorneys to Partnership
Michael Best is proud to announce the election of eight attorneys to the Firm’s partnership, effective July 24, 2024. The newly named contract partners are: Travis Albea, Andy Andrews, Emily Haas, Angela Lam, Jonathan Luljak, Katelyn Pellitteri, Michael Sokolowski, and Michael Yeh.Read
Jul 25, 2024
