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  • Joshua Lee

    • Bar Admissions, Professional Associations & Memberships

      Bar Admissions:

      • North Carolina State Bar, 2016

      Professional Associations and Memberships:

      • Meck County Bar Association
    • Education
      • J.D., Charlotte, North Carolina
      • B.S., Emory & Henry College

  • Briana Zimmerman

    • Education
      • J.D., Elon University School of Law
      • B.S., East Carolina University
    • Bar Admissions, Professional Associations & Memberships

      Bar Admissions:

      • North Carolina State Bar, 2025

      Professional Associations and Memberships:

      • Meck County Bar Association
      • Membership Coordinator - Charlotte Uptown Chapter Women in Networking
      • Delta Zeta Alumna
      • Delta Zeta National Resolution Team

  • Michael Fanous

    • Education
      • J.D., Elon University School of Law
      • B.S., East Carolina University
    • Bar Admissions, Professional Associations & Memberships

      Bar Admissions:

      • North Carolina State Bar, 2020

      Professional Associations and Memberships:

      • Meck County Bar Association
      • Volunteer Judge with Teen Court Program

  • Conner "CJ" Gillmer

    • Education
      • J.D., Elon University School of Law
      • B.S., Washington College
    • Bar Admissions, Professional Associations & Memberships

      Bar Admissions:

      • North Carolina State Bar, 2024

      Professional Associations and Memberships:

      • Meck County Bar Association

  • Jordan Bentley

    • Education
      • J.D., Florida State University College of Law
      • B.S., Florida State University
    • Bar Admissions, Professional Associations & Memberships

      Bar Admissions:

      • North Carolina, 2022
      • Mecklenburg County Bar Association

  • Christine Carver

    • Awards and Recognition
      • STANDOUT Charlotte, Class of 2023
      • Rising Stars, Family Law, North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2025
    • Education
      • J.D., Elon University School of Law
      • B.S., Coker University
    • Bar Admissions, Professional Associations & Memberships

      Bar Admissions:

      • North Carolina 2023
      • South Carolina 2025

      Professional Associations:

      • Mecklenburg Bar Association

      Memberships:

      • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Committee Member
    • Awards and Recognition
      • STANDOUT Charlotte, Class of 2023
      • Rising Star, Family Law North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2025 & 2026

  • Courtney Goldston

    • Education
      • North Carolina State University, 2019
      • University of North Carolina School of Law, 2022
    • Bar Admissions, Professional Associations & Memberships
      • North Carolina, 2022

      Professional Associations & Memberships

      • North Carolina State Bar Association, Member
      • Mecklenburg County Bar, Member

      Law Articles

      • Giving Families a Chance: Non-Invasive Genetic Testing, 44 FAM. ADVOC. 31, 31-32 (2021).
    • Awards and Recognition
      • STANDOUT Charlotte, Class of 2024

  • Nick Voelker

    • Education
      • J.D., Notre Dame Law School, 2006 

      • B.S., Florida State University, 2002

    • Bar Admissions, Professional Associations & Memberships
      Bar Admissions: 
      • North Carolina State Bar, 2006 

      Professional Associations: 

      • North Carolina State Bar Association, Member
      • Mecklenburg County Bar, Member 
      • Georgia State Bar Association, Member
      • South Carolina State Bar Association, Member 
      • Florida State Bar Association, Member 

  • Shaefer A. Shepard

    • Education
      • J.D., North Carolina Central University School of Law, 2021
      • B.S., Catawba College, 2016
    • Bar Admissions, Professional Associations & Memberships

      Bar Admissions:

      • North Carolina State Bar, 2021
      • United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina

      Professional Associations:

      • North Carolina State Bar Association, Member
      • Mecklenburg County Bar, Member
    • Awards and Recognition
      • Legal Elite, Criminal Defense, Business North Carolina, 2025
      • Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer, Criminal Defense, The National Trial Lawyers, 2023-2025

  • Tim Cannady

    • Areas of Practice

      Criminal Law

      • Drug Crimes
      • Domestic Violence (Assault on a Female, Stalking, Assault by Strangulation)
      • Restraining Orders (50B and 50C)
      • Violent Crimes (Assault, Manslaughter, Homicide)
      • Driver's License Issues (License Revoked/Suspended, License Violations, DMV Hearings, Driver's License Restoration)
      • MAR's (Motion for Appropriate Relief)
      • Traffic Citations
      • Underage Drinking
      • Property Crimes (Larceny, Embezzlement, Employee Theft, Breaking and Entering, Burglary, Robbery, Theft Crimes)
      • Sexually Related Offenses (Indecent Liberties, Rape, Sexual Battery/Assault)
      • Removal from Sex Registry
    • Education
      • J.D., Charlotte School of Law, 2015
      • B.S., Auburn University, 2012
    • Bar Admissions, Professional Associations & Memberships

      Bar Admissions:

      • North Carolina State Bar, 2015
      • United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina, 2019

      Professional Associations:

      • North Carolina State Bar Association, Member, 2012-2016
      • North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Member, 2017-present
      • Cabarrus County Bar Association, Member, 2016-present
      • The National Trial Lawyers, Member, present
      • American Association for Justice, Member, present
      • Lawyer Referral Service Committee, present
    • Awards and Recognition
      • Legal Elite, Criminal Business North Carolina - 2023 
      • The National Trial Lawyers, Top 40 Under 40, Criminal Defense - 2019,2020,2021,2022
      • Nationally ranked Top 10 Under 40 Attorney award - 2020
      • Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2019
      • Rising Stars, Criminal Defense, North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2025

  • Erika N. Angles

    • Education
      • J.D., North Carolina Central University School of Law, 2015
      • B.S., North Carolina State University, 2012
    • Bar Admissions, Professional Associations & Memberships, Speaking Engagements

      Bar Admissions:

      • North Carolina, 2015

      Professional Associations & Memberships:

      • North Carolina State Bar, Member
      • North Carolina Bar Association, Member
      • Mecklenburg County Bar, Member
      • Family Law Section
      • The National Trial Lawyers, Member, present
      • The Junior League of Charlotte, Inc., Member, 2019, 2020
      • Women Lawyers of Charlotte, Former Member

      Speaking Engagements

      • Lake Norman Second Saturday Divorce Workshop for Women, 2020
    • Awards and Recognition
      • Rising Stars, North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2023-2025
      • Legal Elite, Family Law, Business North Carolina, 2023
      • Avvo Clients' Choice Award, 2021
      • STANDOUT Charlotte, Class of 2020
      • Avvo Clients' Choice Award, 2019
      • Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2019

  • Eric S. Meredith

    • Education
      • J.D., Elon University School of Law, Founding Class of 2009
      • B.A., North Carolina State University, cum laude, 2005
    • Bar Admissions, Professional Associations & Memberships

      Bar Admissions:

      • North Carolina, 2009
      • United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina

      Professional Associations & Memberships:

      • North Carolina State Bar
      • North Carolina Bar Association
        • Family Law Section, Member
      • Mecklenburg County Bar
        • Family Law Section, Member
        • Young Lawyers Division, Former Member

      Pro Bono Activities:

      • Carmel Country Club, Member
      • Verdict Ridge Golf and Country Club, Member
      • TPC Piper Glen, Former Member
      • Myers Park Methodist Church
      • Elon University School of Law Alumni Counsel
      • Charlotte Junior Chamber of Commerce, Former Treasurer, Former Member
      • Kiwanis International, Former Member
    • Awards and Recognition
      • American Institute of Trial Lawyers, Litigator of the Year - 2022 
      • Elite Lawyer, Family Law - 2022
      • Premier Lawyers of America - 2019
      • Lawyers of Distinction, Recognizing Excellence in Family and Divorce Law - 2019
      • People on the Move, Professional Recognition feature, Charlotte Business Journal, 2019
      • Top 10 Family Law Attorney, North Carolina, Attorney & Practice Magazine, 2019
      • Rising Stars℠, North Carolina Super Lawyers®, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024
      • Legal Elite, Family Law, Business North Carolina, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2023
      • 10 Best in Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys, 2015, 2016, and 2019
      • Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40, National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, Inc., 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018
      • Top 10 Family Law Attorneys Under 40 in North Carolina, The American Society of Legal Advocates, 2016, 2017
      • Premier 100, National Academy of Jurisprudence, 2017
      • Best Attorney Member in North Carolina, Rue Ratings’ Best Attorneys of America, 2015, 2016
      • Top One Percent, National League of Renowned Attorneys, 2016
      • Top 10 Lawyers, National Association of Family Law Attorneys, 2015
      • Premier 100 Trial Attorney, American Academy of Trial Attorneys, 2015
      • Avvo Clients’ Choice Award – Divorce Law, Avvo, 2015
      • Reader’s Choice Award for Best Charlotte Attorney, Charlotte Observer, 2015
      • Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2024-2025
      • Rising Stars, North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2012, 2015-2022
      • Legal Elite, Family Law, Business North Carolina, 2025
      • Lawyers of Distinction, 2024
    • In the Media

  • Mark S. Jetton, Jr.

    • Education
      • J.D., Elon University School of Law, Founding Class of 2009
      • B.S., Elon University, cum laude, 2006
      • Clemson University
    • Bar Admissions, Professional Associations & Memberships

      Bar Admissions:

      • North Carolina State Bar, 2009
      • United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina

      Professional Associations:

      • North Carolina Bar Association, 2009 – Present
        • Criminal Justice Section Member
      • Mecklenburg County Bar Association, 2009 – Present
        • Criminal Justice Section, Member
        • Young Lawyers, Former Member
      • Mecklenburg County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, Member, 2011 – Present
      • American Bar Association, Member, 2009 – 2015
      • North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Member, 2010 - Present
        • Criminal Defense Section
        • Auto Torts Section
        • DWI Section
        • Workers Compensation Section
      • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member, 2015 – Present
      • National College for DUI Defense, Member, 2017 – Present
      • American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys, Member, 2016 – Present

      Memberships:

      • Good Fellows Club Member, 2018 - Present
      • Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Lifetime Member, 2019 - Present
      • Elon University School of Law Board of Advisors, 2018 – Present
      • Elon University Young Alumni Counsel, 2016 – Present
      • Elon University Special Advisory to the President, 2014 - 2017
      • Special Olympics Donor and Volunteer, 2015 – Present
      • Wounded Warriors Donor, 2015 – Present
      • Holy Trinity Volunteer Football Coach, 2014-2017
      • YMCA of Greater Charlotte Member, 2009 – Present
      • Elon University School of Law Student Government, 2008
        • Former Representative of Class of 2009
    • Awards and Recognition
      • Elite Lawyer, Criminal & Personal Injury - 2022
      • The National Institute of Trial Lawyers, Best Trial Lawyer in America - 2021 
      • American Institute of Trial Lawyers, 2020
      • Million Dollar and Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Lifetime Member, 2019-Present
      • Top 40 Under 40 Attorneys in Criminal Law, American Academy of Attorneys, 2019
      • Legal Elite, Criminal Law, Business North Carolina, 2016 and 2018 - 2020, 2023
      • Legal Elite, Young Guns, Business North Carolina, 2016 and 2018 - 2019
      • Best Attorneys of America, 2018
      • Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2018 – 2019
      • Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys for North Carolina, American Jurist Institute, 2018
      • Top 10 DUI Defense Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2018
      • Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2017 – 2019
      • 10 Best Law Firms in North Carolina, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2017, 2018
      • The Top 25 Motor Vehicle Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers, 2017, 2018
      • 10 Best Criminal Law Attorney in North Carolina, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2016 - 2019
      • 10 Best Personal Injury Attorney in North Carolina, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2016 - 2019
      • 10 Best Criminal Law Attorney in North Carolina, American Institute of DWI/DUI Attorneys, 2016 – 2018
      • Best DUI Lawyers in Charlotte, North Carolina, Expertise, 2015
      • The Global Directory of Who’s Who, 2015
      • Premier 100 Trial Attorneys in North Carolina, American Academy of Trial Lawyers, 2015
      • Reader’s Choice Award for Best Charlotte Attorney, Charlotte Observer, 2015
      • Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014 – 2019
      • Top 40 under 40 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers, 2014 – 2018

      The Jetton & Meredith Law firm has a maintained an above 4.5-Star ranking for client satisfaction on Google for the past 7 years.

    • In the Media

  • FAQ

    • When Do I Need an Attorney?

      Attorneys are trained legal professionals who can explain the laws to you, help you evaluate your options, negotiate or mediate conflicts with other people, prepare letters and court forms or other legal documents for you, and represent you in court.

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    • Should I Handle it Myself?

      There are a couple of questions that will help you decide whether you need to hire an attorney.

      What is at stake? Is it my liberty, my livelihood, my home, or my property? If anything significant is at stake, it is usually a good idea to at least meet with an attorney to discuss your options.

      The second question is: How complicated is this? Unfortunately, when it comes to the law, there are not very many things that are simple and easy to understand. Little mistakes in procedure or wording can seriously compromise your rights.

      Many people hire attorneys for their advice and counsel all the time. They are thinking about a problem and are not sure how to proceed, so they make an appointment to discuss their options.

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    • How Should I Prepare?
      • Organize your papers.
      • Make copies of the most important papers to give to the attorney. Keep the originals yourself.
      • If there are a lot of papers, you may want to make a summary sheet that includes important information such as account numbers. You may need to separate the papers into multiple file folders.
      • Be prepared to briefly outline your problem for the attorney.

      Write down your questions before you visit the attorney so that you will not forget to ask something important.

      Common questions you should ask:

      • What is the timeframe for your case or legal matter? Some cases have long periods of inactivity. If this is likely to happen to you, you need to know that and why.
      • How often are you and your attorney likely to talk, and who will call the meeting?
      • Will it be face-to-face contact, by mail, or on the phone?
      • If you are handicapped or have other limitations, be sure to alert the attorneys’ office at the time you are making the appointment so that appropriate accommodations can be made.

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    • Do Attorneys Always Accept Cases?

      The simple answer is no. There are many reasons why an attorney may need to decline your case. Below are a few of the common ones.

      • If the case does not meet the legal standard of a meritorious claim, attorneys cannot accept the case.
      • If the attorneys have a conflict of interest—for instance, if they have a relationship with the people or company on the other side of your problem—they cannot accept the request for representation.
      • If the attorneys are not sufficiently knowledgeable or qualified to handle the problem, they are required to decline representation.
      • If you and the attorneys cannot agree on the scope and strategy of a case, they will decline to be involved. This includes the fundamental question of whether the legal fees to be expended are proportional to the likely outcome.

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    • What to Do When You Get to the Attorneys' Office?

      Be prepared to briefly outline your problem for the attorney, and be sure to bring copies of important papers.

      The attorney will usually talk to you about several different ways to approach your problem, which vary in price, possible outcomes, and time.

      They will also tell you about themselves so that you have an appreciation of their experience in handling your type of problem.

      Be sure to discuss fees. If you decide to hire the attorneys, they will usually have you sign a fee agreement that outlines the hourly rate, the retainer or advance, related expenses, etc. Personal injury cases are frequently handled on a contingency basis (the attorney will get a percentage of the award, plus litigation expenses).

      Most other matters are priced based on the amount of time they will take.

      If a fee agreement is not offered to you, you can ask for one. This can prevent confusion later.

      In litigation such as divorce, the advance may not be adequate to resolve the problem. Ask the attorneys to estimate what they think the possible range in costs could be. If you do not understand the fee agreement, the attorney will be happy to explain it to you. In general, the more contact you have with your attorney, whether by phone or in person, the higher the fee. So the goal is usually to have as few meetings as are necessary to stay within your budget.

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    • How Do Attorneys Work?

      Attorneys are officers of the court; they take an oath to uphold the law. They are ethically bound to zealously represent their clients within the scope of the law. An attorney would have to decline a case if the client wanted him or her to do something that is outside the law such as allowing him or her or a witness to commit perjury.

      The attorney is responsible for the management of the case or legal matter. One of the hardest things for the attorney to manage is credibility. Your attorney never wants to take positions on your behalf that he or she cannot realistically defend. Your attorney may recommend that certain issues not be raised or witnesses not be called because they cause more problems than they solve.

      Your lawyer will explain your options to you and ask which you prefer. Once you have chosen a goal with your lawyer, your lawyer is then responsible for determining how to best pursue that goal. There will be conversations with the opposing side and with the judge. You will not be involved in many of these conversations. After the discussions have taken place, your lawyer will advise you as to your possibilities.

      Therefore, it is important that when you select your lawyers, you should have confidence in their ability and integrity to do the best they can.

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