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Fred B. Monroe, as Lead Counsel, and Joseph H. Karam Secure Jury Verdict and Award of Approximately $21.477 Million in Damages for JMD Clients

May 18, 2026 – Fred B. Monroe, as lead counsel, and Joseph H. Karam, secured a jury verdict in favor of JMD’s clients, David Soleymani, and WoofersEtc after a three-week contested trial against Scottie Johnson, Systematic Audio, LLC, Jacob Fuller and Sundown Audio, LLC. Richard B. Fennell of JMD provided instrumental behind the scenes support […]

9 JMD Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars List in Family Law, Civil Litigation, and General Litigation

Eight of our attorneys have been recognized on the 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in Family Law, Civil Litigation, and General Litigation: Tamela T. Wallace — Family Law Alexandra Bachman — Civil Litigation: Plaintiff Kristin Foarde — Family Law Kate Foody — Family Law Joe Karam — General Litigation Lauren Leader — […]

12 JMD attorneys recognized in the 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers list in Business, Business Litigation, Family Law, Personal Injury, and Entertainment & Sports

The 2027 North Carolina Super Lawyers list recognizes 12 JMD attorneys across Business, Business Litigation, Family Law, Personal Injury, and Entertainment & Sports: Catherine Barnes — Business Jonathan Feit — Family Law Rich Fennell — Business Litigation Alex Heroy — Personal Injury: Plaintiff Beth Hondros — Family Law Caroline Mitchell — Family Law Fred Monroe […]

14 JMD Attorneys Selected in The Best Lawyers in America 2027 Edition in Family Law

JMD is excited to announce our 14 attorneys featured in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® in Family Law: Sarah Brady Jon Burns Kavita Desai Jonathan Feit Katie Henry Beth Hondros Russ Kornegay Lauren Leader Caroline Mitchell Gena Morris John Paul Tsahakis Neya Warren Carrie Weyandt Haley White Congratulations to our […]

14 JMD Attorneys Selected in The Best Lawyers in America 2027 Edition in Litigation and Transactional Practices

The 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® recognizes 14 JMD attorneys across our Litigation and Transactional practices: Mickey Aberman — Business Organizations, Corporate Law, and Mergers & Acquisitions Heath Alexander — Business Organizations and Corporate Law Catherine Barnes — Closely Held Companies and Real Estate Law Mary Kay Baynard — Trusts & Estates […]

Jonathan Feit and Fred Monroe Named 2026 Lawyer Of The Year By Best Lawyers

Congratulations to JMD’s two (2) 2026 Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year honorees: Jonathan D. Feit (Family Law) and Fred B. Monroe (Arbitration). This prestigious recognition is presented to only one lawyer per specialty in each region and highlights their exceptional leadership and impact within their fields.

Best Lawyers in America 2026 Honors James, McElroy & Diehl Attorneys

JMD is proud to celebrate our 28 attorneys who have been recognized by the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America; 1 additional lawyer was recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. Our 2026 Best Lawyers include: J. Mitchell Aberman H. Heath Alexander Alexandra Bachman Catherine A. Barnes Mary Kay Baynard John W. Beddow Sarah […]

Family Law Partner Lauren Leader Graduates From SC Family Law Trial Academy

JMD lawyers are always striving to elevate their skillset! This weekend, Lauren Leader, a family law partner, graduated from the South Carolina Family Law Trial Academy — a rigorous four-day program dedicated to honing courtroom advocacy in family law. The Academy featured an esteemed faculty, including SC Court of Appeals Judge Jerry D. Vinson, Jr., […]

Seven JMD Attorneys Selected to the 2025 NC Super Lawyers Rising Stars List

JMD is pleased to announce that seven (7) attorneys have been selected as 2025 North Carolina Rising Stars. This honor is bestowed upon only 2.5% of attorneys in North Carolina who have “attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.” The James, McElroy & Diehl attorneys honored as 2025 North Carolina Rising Stars […]

Eleven JMD Attorneys Selected to the 2025 Super Lawyers List

Eleven (11) JMD attorneys have been recognized by their peers as 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a peer-voted honor that recognizes no more than 5% of the top attorneys in the state. The James, McElroy & Diehl attorneys honored as 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers are: Catherine A. Barnes– Business Corporation Jonathan […]

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After clerking for James, McElroy & Diehl during law school, Alexandra Bachman joined the firm upon graduation. She focuses her practice on civil litigation of all types.

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