Jeremy’s practice revolves around helping people who are facing difficult situations in the areas of education law, disability law, civil litigation, civil rights, and employment law. He also has experience in family and criminal law and is a certified Superior Court mediator. Jeremy is a trial attorney at his core, and his unique experience and understanding of the system enable him to fight for clients in unique situations. Over the course of his practice, Jeremy has litigated countless cases, from filing to trial and post-trial matters. Jeremy is the firm’s go-to litigator for trial work.

Business and Corporate Law

Whether your business needs a contract reviewed, updated bylaws, or help with an employment matter, Jeremy is an experienced corporate counsel. After years of litigation and trial practice, he has turned his attention to helping businesses avoid the courtroom when possible -- and put on a solid case when litigation is necessary. His experience as a litigator has taught him to look at his business clients' bottom line while protecting their interests and goals.

Wills, Trusts and Estates

Jeremy also represents individuals and families in the preparation of wills, trusts, and comprehensive estate plans. He approaches this work with an emphasis on clarity, practicality, and careful attention to each client’s unique circumstances, assisting clients in putting in place durable plans that protect their assets and provide for those they care about. Informed by his broader legal experience, Jeremy works to ensure that each plan is not only legally sound, but also thoughtfully structured to anticipate and address the kinds of issues that may arise over time.

Education Law

Jeremy focuses in cases that deal with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), as well as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. In cases like these, he represents children and assists parents with advocating for their child’s right to receive a free and appropriate education. This can range from meetings with school officials to litigating against the district to demand the services each student needs.

Mediation

Jeremy is an experienced mediator and understands the value of settling outside the courtroom. Having represented both plaintiffs and defendants, he also understands the realities of all the perspectives in a case.

Outside the Firm

Jeremy is a father, painter, amateur chef, and writer. In the past he taught civil procedure, agency partnership and legal writing for the evening law program at North Carolina Central University. He also does volunteer work for the State Bar’s Lawyer Assistance Program.