i’m a north carolina lawyer with over 20 years of experience.  i represent people and families, not corporations or insurance companies. i have handled thousands of cases, including many jury trials.  i have appeared in court all over north carolina and as well as federal immigration court.   i also handle immigration cases at u.s. consulates in many countries around the world.  i give my clients competent, compassionate and honest legal representation to help resolve their legal problems. born and raised in north carolina, i have seen firsthand the growing hispanic/latino community and issues they face in immigration, personal injury, worker’s compensation, traffic infractions, and criminal cases where they have needed someone to advocate for them.  i stand up and represent the voiceless and defenseless.