Credentials
- Elon University School of Law, Juris Doctor (J.D.), 2009
- North Carolina State University, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science, 2006, summa cum laude
- North Carolina
- United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
- United States District Court, Middle District of North Carolina
- United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina
- Legal Elite, Litigation, Business North Carolina Magazine, 2024
- Best Lawyers®, Litigation – Insurance, 2021-present
- Selected to Civil Litigation Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 2015-2019
Engagement
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys
- Member, North Carolina Bar Association
- Member, Wake County Bar Association
- Member, Defense Research Institute
Insights
Michael Best Attorneys Earn Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America 2027 List
Michael Best is proud to announce that 150 attorneys have been selected to The Best Lawyers in America 2027 list, with representation across 52 different practice areas across the nation. In addition, the firm is also excited to share that six attorneys have been named to the 2027 edition of the “Lawyer of the Year” list, which is a prestigious designation of a single lawyer in each specific practice area and location. 33 attorneys have also been named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2027 list.Read
Aug 20, 2026
Michael Best Elevates Six Attorneys to Partnership
Michael Best is thrilled to announce the election of six attorneys to the firm’s partnership, effective July 16, 2026. The newly named partners are: Ena Allen, Kellye Fabian Story, Devin Hayes, Emi Passini, David Shea, and Becky Thornton.Read
Jul 20, 2026
Michael Best Attorneys Earn Recognition in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 List
Michael Best is proud to announce the selection of 104 firm attorneys to The Best Lawyers in America 2026 list, with representation across 48 different areas of legal practice nationwide.Read
Aug 21, 2025