Nineteen Smith Anderson Lawyers Honored by Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite 2012

RALEIGH, N.C. – Nineteen lawyers from Smith Anderson have been named to the 2012 Legal Elite list by Business North Carolina magazine. This number includes three lawyers who are included in the publication’s “Legal Elite Hall of Fame” and three who appear on the list as “Young Guns.” Smith Anderson lawyers honored include the following:

• Francis Bagbey – Real Estate
• Martin Brinkley – Business
• Josh Bryant – Tax and Estate Planning (Young Gun)
• Andrew Fisher – Corporate (Young Gun)
• Sarah Fox – Employment
• Kim Korando – Employment
• Wayne Maiorano – Construction
• Pete Marino – Construction (Hall of Fame)
• Matt Martin – Real Estate (Young Gun)
• Merrill Mason – Corporate
• Steve Mason – Real Estate (Hall of Fame)
• Brian Meacham – Real Estate
• Don Munford – Tax and Estate Planning
• William Nelson – Tax and Estate Planning
• Steve Parascandola – Environmental
• Lacy Reaves – Real Estate/Land Use & Zoning
• Gerald Roach – Business Law (Hall of Fame)
• Mike Saber – Intellectual Property
• Christopher Smith – Litigation

About Business North Carolina Legal Elite
Since 2002, Business North Carolina magazine has offered lawyers from around North Carolina the opportunity to cast ballots nominating their peers to be among the Legal Elite. It is unique as the only award that gives every active lawyer in the state the opportunity to participate in the selection process. Of the thousands of lawyers practicing in the state, not quite 3% were selected as Elite this year.

About Smith Anderson
Representing diverse businesses with local, state, national and international interests, our lawyers focus on building and strengthening relationships by understanding our clients' businesses and customizing our legal solutions accordingly. Smith Anderson is one of the largest North Carolina law firms and is the largest Research Triangle Park area firm.