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Key Contacts

Andrew R. Jones
National Strategic Growth Partner
Managing Partner, North Carolina
arjones@michaelbest.com
T 910.442.8740

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

Michael Best Attorney Andy Jones Named to 2025 Class of Managing Partners to Watch
Michael Best is proud to announce that Andy Jones, National Strategic Growth Partner and Managing Partner, North Carolina has been selected as a member of the 2025 Class of Managing Partners to Watch, an honors program co-sponsored by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly and South Carolina Lawyers Weekly.Read
Nov 26, 2025

Forty-One Michael Best Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2025 Rankings
Michael Best is pleased to announce that 41 attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA. Chambers & Partners has been ranking the best lawyers and law firms since 1990 and now covers over 200 jurisdictions worldwide.Read
Jun 5, 2025

Michael Best Announces New Additions to Firm’s Management Committee
Michael Best is pleased to announce the election of partners Shawn Stigler and Melissa Turczyn to the firm’s Management Committee, alongside the reelection of partner Betsy Voter. This decision underscores Michael Best’s commitment to the firm’s core values and guiding principles, as well as multifaceted, collaborative leadership and strategic growth.Read
Dec 10, 2024
