Get ready for an event like no other as the North Carolina Advocates for Justice Convention makes its triumphant return to the enchanting city of Wilmington, June 12-15.
After a five-year hiatus, we are thrilled to announce that we’re back and we’re here to make waves!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this momentous return. Convention 2024 in Wilmington promises three days of unparalleled learning, networking and unforgettable experiences. It’s time to reignite your passion for justice, expand your horizons and embrace the boundless possibilities that await.
Stay tuned for updates, registration details and more surprises as we gear up for the most anticipated event for North Carolina trial lawyers in 2024 and plan to join us as we reunite and reignite the spark of justice in the enchanting city of Wilmington!
Let’s kick off the weekend with festive flair! Join us for a drink and a few small bites as you arrive in town and mix and mingle with our sponsors and exhibitors. Dinner that evening will be on your own.
Edwards Kirby, LLP
RALEIGH PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS SERVING NORTH CAROLINA
Edwards Kirby is led by two of the best known and most highly acclaimed litigators in America, former U.S. Senator John Edwards and David Kirby. The Raleigh personal injury attorneys at Edwards Kirby have won record-setting verdicts and settlements for clients across North Carolina. At Edwards Kirby, we fight to get the best result for every client.
Join us for lunch and our annual business meeting, where we will formally elect our new leaders and officially pass the gavel from President Andy Banzhoff to President-elect Kevin Bunn.
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Section Annual Meetings
Wilmington Convention Center & Embassy Suites
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Convention Coastal Kickoff Celebration
Aloft Wilmington Coastline Center
The celebrations continue riverside! Join us at the Aloft Wilmington Coastline Center for cocktails, heavy hors d’oeurves and some truly enchanting entertainment, all with a location that can’t be beat.
Mix and mingle with fellow PAC members. Please note that you must be a donor of the NCAJ Political Action Committee to attend this event.
Abrams & Abrams
At Abrams & Abrams, P.A., we are committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by catastrophic personal injuries. We have built a reputation throughout the legal community for effectively managing complex personal injury cases while preserving the dignity of the people we represent.
With over 100 years of combined experience, our team of dedicated attorneys is focused on helping you recover from your injuries – both physically and financially. When you have questions about your legal options and concerns about your future, you can count on us to help you make informed decisions that help pave the path for a better future.
The pinnacle event! We’ll toast another fabulous year for NCAJ and celebrate Kevin Bunn’s installation as President with a live band party featuring heavy hors d’oeuvres, signature cocktails and more. Come ready to dance the night away in celebration of another incredible year for NCAJ!
9 a.m. – Noon
NCAJ Awards Breakfast & NEXT Graduation
Wilmington Convention Center
Join us as we celebrate and honor the successes and commitment of our members at our annual awards recognition event! We will also graduate the third cohort of the NCAJ NEXT Leadership Program, as we look to the very bright future of our organization and the practice of law in North Carolina.
Please note that this year’s schedule is modified to begin on Wednesday evening and end on Saturday by noon.
More Details…
Unveiling the Venue: Wilmington Convention Center Prepare to be captivated by the stunning Wilmington Convention Center, our chosen gathering place for this unforgettable occasion. Nestled along the picturesque Cape Fear River, this state-of-the-art facility is where legal minds converge, ideas flourish and connections are forged.
Engaging CLE Sessions: Elevate Your Expertise Eager to sharpen your legal acumen? Our Convention features an array of Continuing Legal Education sessions led by member and national luminaries. Dive deep into the latest legal developments, gain fresh insights and empower your practice with cutting-edge knowledge.
Incredible Networking Opportunities: Forge Lasting Connections One of the hallmarks of NCAJ Convention is the unparalleled networking opportunities. Meet and mingle with legal professionals from across North Carolina and beyond. At Convention 2024, you’ll build lasting relationships, exchange ideas and make connections that will reshape your personal and professional journey.
Fantastic Social Events: Wilmington Comes to Life Beyond the Convention venue walls, the heart of Wilmington beckons! Prepare for unforgettable social events spread throughout this historic city. Savor delicious cuisine, explore scenic riverfront views and immerse yourself in the rich culture and charm that Wilmington offers.
We are thrilled to partner with multiple hotels near the Wilmington Convention Center.
Please note that several Convention room blocks are sold out or nearing capacity, but these hotels and venues may still have general availability. If you cannot find a room under the NCAJ block, we encourage you to use the NCAJ Member Discount program Hotel Engine, where members save an average of 26 percent.
Aloft Wilmington at Coastline Center
Rooms at the Aloft Wilmington will be available for NCAJ Convention attendees for $229 per night until May 12, 2024. Reserve at the link below.
Rooms at the Embassy Suites will be available for NCAJ Convention attendees for $249 per night for a standard room and $269 per night for a river view room until May 13, 2024. Reserve at the link below.
Want to try something different? Reserve a home at The Cove!
Welcome to The Cove, a one-of-a-kind dockside community located in Wilmington. Imagine a 1,200 foot detached home — all for you and your guests — sitting on the legendary waters of the Cape Fear River, just steps from everything Wilmington has to offer.
With 27 years of litigation and settlement planning experience, Tacker LeCarpentier started SPS in order to provide comprehensive settlement planning services to injury victims, their families and attorneys. At no charge to your clients, we offer life care planning cost analysis, governmental benefits assessments, mediation attendance, as well as appearances at all settlement hearings. Settlement planning solutions include structured settlements, Special Needs Trusts, Medicare Set-Aside Accounts, Family Security and Settlement Preservation Trusts, and assistance with lien resolution.
Our Number 1 Goal: To Secure Your Clients’ Future Financial Needs.
Cattie & Gonzalez is the nation’s preeminent law firm providing clients legal advice about resolving liens and protecting future healthcare benefits like Medicare and Medicaid.
Our team of experienced attorneys, paralegals, nurses and analysts knows how to get great reductions for Medicare conditional payments, Medicaid liens, and other liens.
We also provide clients with services such as future medical cost projections, Medicare Set-aside (MSA) Allocations, and the ability to submit MSAs to Medicare for review and approval. Perhaps our most innovative service though is our MSA Legal Opinion, which is used by thousands of clients nationwide to protect a client’s future Medicare benefits and protect the client and firm from Medicare’s potential overreach for MSA proceeds.
We call it the Cattie Promise, and we stand behind the legal conclusions of our MSA Legal Opinions 100%. Cattie & Gonzalez is based in Charlotte, and we look forward to resolving liens and preservation future government benefits on behalf of the victims of Camp Lejeune and its contaminated water.
In business since 1977 as the first mutually owned insurance company for lawyers in the country, Lawyers Mutual has been providing continuous financial protection from professional liability to North Carolina lawyers longer than any other insurance company. Legal professional liability insurance is the only type of coverage we offer. As a result of doing one thing, we do that one thing well.
Lawyers Mutual has a reputation for leadership and professionalism, and a commitment to North Carolina lawyers by which other malpractice insurance providers must be measured. Our dedicated professionals are always available to discuss your coverage or claims. We provide a broad program of risk management and law practice management education at no cost to policyholders. We also recognize and value the many contributions of our insureds that meet the legal needs of the public.
Lawyers Mutual takes pride in being your supportive partner while building for a better tomorrow.
Personal injuries are painful emotionally and physically. Personal injury settlements should represent healing and order born out of chaos and loss.
When you work with Byrd Settlements, we will:
Protect your recovery
Simplify your life
Secure your future
We provide as much or as little direction as needed to create a lifetime of financial security.
We consider it our responsibility to both clients and their loved ones to reduce or even eliminate financial risk to the extent possible and appropriate and do everything we can to provide a lifetime of financial security.
For over 20 years, The Forge Companies have been dedicated to guiding plaintiff attorneys and their clients through the entire settlement planning process. We began in 2003 as Forge Consulting, a national insurance agency providing structured settlement and annuity services to plaintiffs and their attorneys. We later established Advocacy Wealth Management to complement our existing annuity planning services and Advocacy Trust, which offers a wide range of trust administration with a focus on special needs trust and settlement trust.
More recently, we expanded services through Forge for Business, providing a broad range of financial and business services tailored to the needs of contingent fee attorneys, law firms, and general businesses. We have over 150 teammates with experience in financial, legal, compliance, operations, and marketing services.
Together, we have worked to build our core values of trust, respect, excellence, empathy, and selflessness, allowing us to build genuine, lasting relationships with our clients and with each other. We look forward to welcoming you to The Forge Companies family.
Bryan Milner is a Senior Structured Settlement Consultant with Milner Settlements through Sage Settlement Consulting. He has been working with attorneys and their clients in North Carolina for over 19 years, and continues to be a strong supporter of NCAJ. Bryan takes on a compassionate, comprehensive approach. He understands the important and complex financial decisions that face individuals and families who are receiving settlements. He provides creative structured settlement options and helps the attorney navigate the complexities of settlement-related issues such as Medicare Set-Asides, Trusts, Lien Resolution, etc. He also assists attorneys with designing fee structures for their contingency fees. Bryan is a committee member of the newly formed American Association of Settlement Consultants (AASC).
Omni Healthcare is the industry leader in medical and pre-settlement funding nationwide. We are committed to providing access to high-quality medical care for injured individuals, allowing medical providers to focus on treatment through our immediate and consistent purchase of patient accounts receivable, and creating operational efficiency and convenience for law firms. We’re here to help. Our client-centered approach accelerates recovery by helping injured persons access immediate treatment seamlessly from one specialty to the next, reaching resolution of their claim faster.
Physician Life Care Planning is a full service, nationwide provider of damages valuation services that specializes in the formulation of Compensatory Economic Damages. We define the value ofFuture Medical Care, Loss of Earnings Capacity, and Loss of Household Services for chronically and catastrophically ill/injured individuals for attorneys.
Expert Institute helps plaintiff firms win more cases, get bigger settlements, and grow their practice with industry-leading experts, physician consultations, comprehensive expert due diligence, and cutting-edge legal technology.
Injured Workers Pharmacy (IWP) is a specialized workers’ compensation home delivery pharmacy that helps injured workers access their prescription medications without delays, denials, or out-of-pocket costs. As your workers’ compensation partner, you can expect your clients will receive their prescription medications when and where they need them, while we alleviate some of the administrative hassles for you and your office along the way. To learn more about IWP, visit our website at www.IWPharmacy.com.
Rapid Access to World-Class Healthcare for Personal Injury Patients
Millions of Americans do not have health insurance or access to affordable medical treatment. Navigating the complex healthcare system can be daunting and time-consuming. Marrick Medical has over a decade of experience in providing clients with priority access to an expansive network of health care providers. Marrick’s dedicated team of case coordinators and comprehensive services enable personal injury patients to wholeheartedly focus on the healing process.
With over 45,000 patients cared for and $180 million in medical services covered, Marrick is the industry leader and your personal guide on the road to recovery. Marrick works with over 3,000 major medical providers to both eliminate the risk of nonpayment and guarantee patients have no out of pocket costs. Over 10,000 attorneys have put their trust in Marrick Medical to responsibly, expeditiously, and compassionately tend to the individual needs of their clients.
Marrick prides itself on facilitating an optimized experience across the board – for patients, attorneys and medical providers.
MoveDocs is a cloud-based personal injury platform helping attorneys and healthcare providers reimagine workflows and drive efficiency through a patient’s journey to recovery. Our mission is to apply technology to make healthcare more accessible for under and uninsured personal injury patients, so they have access to the healthcare they need and deserve. Our HIPAA compliant platform makes it easy for patients to find and schedule care, and for attorneys and providers to quickly share case-critical documents. This eliminates countless phone calls, emails, and faxes, and frees up staff so firms and providers can focus on growing their own businesses while achieving the best outcomes for their clients.
MoveDocs was founded in 2003 by physicians who saw the pain created by the manual, cumbersome process servicing personal injury cases. We have grown aggressively, providing personal injury servicing support for thousands of medical providers and attorneys across the country. And we’re just getting started.
Julie Sawyer-Little (owner of Sawyer Consulting, LLC) is celebrating 25 years of providing Forensic Vocational and Life Care Planning Services. She is a licensed occupational therapist, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor, Certified Life Care Planner, and Fellow of the American Board of Vocational Experts. Sawyer Consulting strives to provide objective evaluations and analysis of each case to assist attorneys to a successful resolution.
With 50 locations across North Carolina and Virginia, TowneBank financial professionals serve the North Carolina legal community in the Raleigh, Cary, Charlotte, Greensboro, Greenville, and Outer Banks markets. Known for our high-touch banking services, our bankers are available and accessible to businesses and individuals when and where they are needed.
TowneBank has designed an exclusive program for legal professionals that benefits your business, family, and staff—all with your practice in mind. Your dedicated private banker will work with you to create an integrated strategy for expediting payments and optimizing cash positions using tools such as wire transfers, ACH, and payroll, so you can keep your focus on running a successful practice.
Find out more at TowneBank.com/LegalPartners or find a full listing of our local bankers who specialize in financial services for law firms here.
Our medical practice offers Superior Spine, General Orthopedic, and Neurological care with a conservative, caring approach. We have Board-Certified physicians with decades of experience that believe patients deserve the Best care for their situation, and at Apex Orthopaedics Spine & Neurology your recovery is our priority!
Melinda Carr is the owner and primary consultant of Carr Legal Nurse Consulting, and has over 35 years of ICU, Critical Care Transport and Procedural Sedation bedside experience to support your client’s case. Carr Legal Nurse Consulting services include soft med mal reviews, complete med mal reviews, care and injury reports, deposition preparation and review, pain and suffering reports and medical cost projections. We strengthen your case by not only providing you with an excellent medical education about your client’s care, but also guide you in discovery of pertinent issues within, and/or missing from, the medical documentation. Reach out to Melinda Carr today for a sample of our work.
Your legal expertise, our medical knowledge. Client wins!
Complete Works, Inc. is a managed services provider that helps law firms establish and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements such as HIPAA and state and federal regulations. Cybersecurity is a business problem with a technical solution, and we help our clients avoid business disruptions related to data breaches. Our services include technical support and procurement of equipment and devices, giving you more time to focus on billable hours. Since the beginning, we’ve had a clear-cut mission to provide consistently reliable services and deliver results that reflect that. We understand the pressures of business and can ease the burden associated with protecting your data and your business.
We are passionate about your protection.
WE CAN HELP YOU…
Prevent business interruptions from ransomware, cyber-attacks and data breaches
Protect your firm’s and your personal financial assets
Ensure your cyber insurance will pay off if needed
When you need technical support, certified data protection and compliance services, Complete Works, Inc. is the partner to call. We look forward to serving you!
Quality Forensic Engineering, LLC is a full-service forensic engineering firm, providing engineering support to clients in the areas of accident reconstruction, biomechanics, fire investigations, patent litigation analysis, premises liability, product liability, and tire failure analysis. We use the latest technology and industry proven techniques to provide thorough analysis and conclusions for the most difficult engineering questions. Our forensic engineers support clients throughout the U.S. Headquartered in Tallahassee, FL, we have locations in Charlotte, NC; Columbia, SC; Indianapolis, IN; Jacksonville, FL; Melbourne, FL; New Orleans, LA; San Diego, CA; Tampa, FL and Tucson, AZ.
Gain provides the industry’s only SaaS-based, AI-enhanced LOP Servicing platform with a consolidated and collaborative ecosystem of attorney’s and service providers, allowing for seamless coordination between the two. The platform enables firms to initiate medical treatment, schedule medical transportation, request a pharmacy card for clients, view and share bills note and records, and request cash advances, all with a click of a button.
At Abrams & Abrams, P.A., we are committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals and families affected by catastrophic personal injuries. We have built a reputation throughout the legal community for effectively managing complex personal injury cases while preserving the dignity of the people we represent.
With over 100 years of combined experience, our team of dedicated attorneys is focused on helping you recover from your injuries – both physically and financially. When you have questions about your legal options and concerns about your future, you can count on us to help you make informed decisions that help pave the path for a better future.
RALEIGH PERSONAL INJURY LAWYERS SERVING NORTH CAROLINA
Edwards Kirby is led by two of the best known and most highly acclaimed litigators in America, former U.S. Senator John Edwards and David Kirby. The Raleigh personal injury attorneys at Edwards Kirby have won record-setting verdicts and settlements for clients across North Carolina. At Edwards Kirby, we fight to get the best result for every client.
Since the firm’s founding in 1965, Milberg has repeatedly taken the lead in landmark cases that have set groundbreaking legal precedents, prompted changes in corporate governance, and recovered over $50 billion in verdicts and settlements. The firm pioneered federal class action litigation and is widely recognized as a leader in defending the rights of victims of corporate and other large-scale wrongdoing.
Attorney At Law Magazine’s print and digital issues reach over 6,000 lawyers in the Triangle with stories about lawyers, law firms, judges, legal associations and law schools, practice management advice, and lots of people news. Publisher Robert Friedman was a White House correspondent for PBS.
BluShark Digital was once the in-house marketing team of a law firm that scaled from 2 to 40 lawyers in under a decade largely due to digital marketing techniques. BluShark Digital has since established itself as a best in class digital agency helping small businesses stand out online through cutting edge digital marketing strategies across the four fundamentals of high-quality technical optimization, sophisticated content curation, authoritative link-building, and local optimization. We bring more than just leads – we bring results
Founded by trial lawyers, Esquire Bank is the strategic banking partner of many of the nation’s top law firms for over 15 years.
Unlike a traditional banking lender, Esquire Bank has the expertise to value your contingent case inventory and lend against it, freeing up cash flow for investment in business growth. Each financing solution is custom-tailored to your business needs, growth goals and long-term strategy.
Never draft a demand again. Leading personal injury firms leverage EvenUp’s team of former defense counsel and engineers to create detailed demand packages for all their injury claims. Every demand includes medical summaries complete with ICD codes, estimates for pain and suffering, loss of earnings, and loss of services, all supported by verdict analysis and robust calculations.
GreenLink Solutions is a Medical Lien Management group that provides Medical Funding and Case Management Funding. GreenLink pays the providers directly, schedules all medical appointments and gathers all bills and records so your legal team doesn’t have too. We have access to the best in class provider network, including Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy and Diagnostics Imaging.
At InQuis, we strive for excellence in providing a variety of expert services, including life care planning, vocational rehabilitation and wage loss analysis, and litigation consulting. Our in-house consultants are experienced and credentialed life care planners and vocational rehabilitation counselors, in addition to being nationally recognized experts in their respective fields, and handle cases within the areas of automobile and trucking, personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, premises liability, toxic tort and workers compensation. Their knowledge of their areas of expertise, as well as experience testifying in and out of court, allows InQuis to facilitate optimum outcomes grounded in evidence.
MacKenzie Life Care Planning is dedicated to cultivating quality of life and objectively qualifying economic damages. Our team of experts collaborate with the client’s current treatment team, when possible, to provide a comprehensive and patient-centered plan of care. This plan of care promotes best outcomes, explains recommended rehabilitation, reflects practices that are preventative in nature, and reduces complications due to illness or injury. We have written life care plans and vocational assessments across a wide spectrum of injuries for plaintiff attorneys. We are committed to serving you and your clients with integrity, compassion, and distinction.
Case Status aims to transform the client experience in the legal industry through consumer focused innovation that guarantees personalized attention and appreciation for every client. Our cutting-edge software and mobile app actively involve clients throughout their legal journey, ensuring they stay well-informed, content, and empowered. By automating communication, our solution simplifies interactions and enables law firms to monitor and improve client satisfaction, resulting in business growth through referrals and favorable reviews. With an intuitive interface, seamless integrations, and an acclaimed client app, we are revolutionizing the client engagement practices of law firms.
Voted the #1 Court Reporting provider nationally by the National Law Journal, Huseby has grown into one of the most robust court reporting and trial services providers—both locally in North Carolina and across the country. The Huseby family is deep rooted in the legal community with three generations of court reporting professionals dating back to 1928. That heritage, along with the resources, international reach, cutting edge-products and technology, and extensive support services provides you a deposition and trial team you can count on for your most complex litigation. Using extensive feedback from counsel since the pandemic, Huseby developed HusebyConnect, a remote deposition platform thoughtfully designed to mirror everything available to counsel in an in-person deposition but provide the ability to be remote where “out of the box” Zoom isn’t sufficient.
A complete client generation solution for lawyers who want to grow their law firms (for less). At RizeUp Media, we aim to be your partner in client generation.
We take all the complexity of marketing for attorneys and make it easy by handling everything for you. From web design to ongoing SEO management to paid ads – we offer a complete, end-to-end solution to law firms of all sizes.
It really is that simple – which leaves just one question: how far will your firm RizeUp? Let’s find out.
Personal Injury Lawyer Marketing & Management Association
To help as many lawyers as possible create the practice of their dreams. More profits. More Cases and a law firm that gives you freedom to live the life you want and experience greater success on your own terms.
PILMMA provides its members with a multitude of Practical and Proven Tools, Tactics, Strategies, Coaching and Mentoring all designed to help lawyers scale their law firms for greater growth and success.
Vocational Economics, Inc. is a national, forensic consulting firm, specializing in defining economic damages. Our analysts work directly with attorneys to define objectively economic damages with a special emphasis on loss of earning capacity for adults and children and future health and medical care costs for catastrophic injury cases (life care plans).
VEI employs analysts in major cities throughout the United States, including Raleigh, NC. Vocational economic analysts, rehabilitation experts, economists, nurses, and certified public accountants form a team of experts capable of defining a full range of economic damages. Our experts have provided testimony in state and federal courts in every state.
Filevine is dedicated to empowering all organizations with tools to simplify and elevate complex, high-stakes legal work. We facilitate everything from document management and client communication to contract lifecycle management and business analytics.
Hona offers innovative client-updating software purpose-built for law firms. Integrated directly with your case management software, Hona allows you to automate client updates, empower clients with a user-friendly portal, educate on case progression, send mass messages, auto-request reviews, and more. Set your law firm apart by offering a truly engaging client experience.
Hope Neurological & Medical Services, established in Decatur, GA, and now serving all of North Carolina, was born out of a recognized market need. Our commitment to providing prompt and professional service extends across geographical boundaries, ensuring individuals throughout the state have access to our comprehensive care.
Our primary objective is to offer acute traumatic care to those in critical need, all while minimizing unnecessary expenses and complications. Central to our approach is the cultivation of strong relationships between patients and their healthcare providers, a quality that sets us apart and gives us a notable competitive advantage.
In addition to our patient-centered ethos, we pride ourselves on the breadth of services we offer. These include:
Neurological evaluations conducted both in person and virtually, ensuring accessibility and convenience for our patients.
Advanced diagnostic imaging through MRIs, allowing for precise assessment and diagnosis.
Vestibular Testing (VNG), facilitating accurate evaluation and management of vestibular disorders.
Electroencephalograms (EEGs), aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of various neurological conditions.
Nerve Conduction Velocity Studies (NCVs), providing insights into nerve function and aiding in the diagnosis of peripheral nerve disorders.
Electromyography (EMG), offering detailed assessment of muscle and nerve health.
Exercise with Oxygen Therapy, a cutting-edge approach to improving oxygen utilization and enhancing overall wellness.
Vestibular Therapy, specialized rehabilitation aimed at addressing balance and equilibrium issues.
These comprehensive services underscore our commitment to delivering high-quality care tailored to the individual needs of each patient. With a focus on excellence and innovation, we strive to be a trusted resource for neurological and medical care throughout North Carolina.
Evidence Solutions, Inc. is a premier forensics and expert witness company with over 42 years of experience helping attorneys, judges, organizations and private individuals understand complex data and information in legal matters. ESI boasts an impressive roster of experts in areas such as Digital Forensics, Commercial Trucking, Human Factors, Accident Reconstruction, Transportation Safety, Law Enforcement, Cyber Security, Real Estate, Greek Fraternity, Product Liability, Aviation and more! We provide the highest quality written reports, depositions, and testimony based on thorough investigations. No matter how complex the case, you can have confidence we will discover what happened and present it in a way that everyone will understand.
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