WilmingtonNorth Carolina’s Port City, Wilmington has long been known as a tourist destination because of its many nearby beaches. Wilmington owes much of its recent growth not only to its natural resources, but also to emerging technology, life sciences, and education sectors. The UNC Wilmington Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship has been a pioneering force in creating a thriving startup community, along with the TekMountain accelerator.
Our attorneys serve ILM clients in multiple practice areas relevant to businesses at every stage of their life cycles. Core practice areas include business formation, angel and venture financings, intellectual property, commercial real estate, employment, mergers and acquisitions, estate planning, tax, contract negotiation, and litigation. Related People Preview Attorney's BiographyEliana prepares patent documents for submission to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on behalf of a diverse group of clients. Eliana C. Carter* IP Paralegal Manager *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyAs a member of the firm’s Marketing and Business Development team, Lauren works closely with attorneys on client development efforts, service delivery, growth strategy, and operational excellence. She leverages a background in the start-up space and considerable experience working in business operations, including the areas of business planning, management, marketing strategy, financial analytics, recruiting, contract negotiations, and process automation. Lauren E. Fuhrer* Director of Marketing & Communications *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyAmanda is a paralegal in the firm’s Transactional and Wealth Planning practice group. She brings more than 19 years of experience as a paralegal and has worked in estate planning, real estate, and civil litigation. Amanda aids with a full spectrum of corporate matters. She provides comprehensive services in the area of estate planning, such as drafting Trusts, Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Deeds, as well as asset protection, funding, and estate administration. Amanda K. Goldrick* Paralegal Wealth Planning Coordinator *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyKatie counsels and advocates for clients seeking to manage or prevent workplace disputes. She advises employers on a broad range of employment law concerns, including discrimination, retaliation, wrongful discharge, disability accommodations, family and medical leave, wage and hour law, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and employee terminations and reductions in force.  Preview Attorney's BiographyMark’s practice is focused on representing individuals in wealth planning and administration, including the preparation of trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and charitable planning. Mark also collaborates with the firm’s corporate attorneys to advise business owners and executives on business succession planning, and other matters related to the protection of their assets. He works closely with each client to understand their goals and needs on an individual level and develops tailored solutions that achieve those objectives. Mark’s clients rely on his ability to successfully navigate complex family and financial situations and reach practical and effective solutions. Andrew R. Jones National Strategic Growth Partner Managing Partner, North Carolina  Preview Attorney's BiographyAllyson manages all stages of major project life cycles, from initial vision to successful execution. She leverages strong business acumen, process improvement, communication, and leadership skills to keep projects on time and on budget and achieve optimal outcomes. Before joining Michael Best, Allyson was a Project Manager at Forrest Firm, a full-service law firm I North Carolina Allyson S. Kelly* Project Manager I, Innovation & Technology *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyAs the Director of Market Development, Mallorie coordinates and executes marketing and business development initiatives that support the firm’s North Carolina offices. She collaborates with firm leadership and recruiting to promote the firm and leads strategic planning initiatives that deepen and expand client relationships.Mallorie has held successful leadership roles as both a Vice-President and Enterprise Success Manager in the software industry. Before joining Michael Best, Mallorie wa ... Mallorie Moore* Director of Market Development *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law. Preview Attorney's BiographySylina manages administrative responsibilities and ensures seamless and efficient office operations across the firm’s North Carolina offices. Before joining Michael Best, Sylina was the Director of Human Resources and Finance for Forrest Firm, a full-service law firm. There, she oversaw accounting, finance, and HR operations.
Sylina C. Phelan* North Carolina Administration & Operations Manager *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.
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