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Key Contacts

W. Lyle Gravatt
Managing Partner, Raleigh Office
wlgravatt@michaelbest.com
T 919.578.5693

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

Andrew R. Jones
National Strategic Growth Partner
Managing Partner, North Carolina
arjones@michaelbest.com
T 910.442.8740
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Michael Best Attorney Nicole Murphey Appointed to North Carolina District Export Council
Michael Best is pleased to announce that Nicole Murphey has been appointed to serve a three-year-term on the North Carolina District Export Council (NCDEC) by its Executive Board.Read
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Michael Best Recognized in World Trademark Review 2026
Michael Best is proud to announce that our Brand Protection team has once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000: The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals. Additionally, nine of the firm’s trademark attorneys are individually ranked by World Trademark Review.Read
Feb 2, 2026

Destiney Parker-Thompson Featured in the ABI Law Journal’s November 2025 Issue
By Destiney Parker-Thompson Before a debtor can claim the coveted protections of subchapter V, it must first satisfy the statute’s eligibility requirements. To claim this…Read
Nov 30, 2025
