North Carolina Lawyers

Criminal Defense Law

4434 Main St, Shallotte, NC 28470, USA

W. James Payne is a criminal defense attorney, representing white-collar criminal matters and military justice matters. Payne has been local to the Shallotte and Wilmington, North Carolina areas since 1988. Payne retired as a Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve after 30 years of dedicated service. He had the honor to spend five years of that service as a Judge. His military service honed his acute sense of honor, which he acquired from his rearing and has carried on into his civilian legal career. Practicing law since 1984, he has centered all of his efforts and attention to practicing only Criminal Defense and Military Justice matters. Native to North Carolina, he received his B.S. in Government from Campbell University and his J.D. from Campbell University School of Law in North Carolina. His Bar Licenses include the North Carolina Supreme Court, United States Court of Military Appeals, United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Middle District of North Carolina, Western District of North Carolina, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Mr. Payne’s keen attention to detail plays an important role in his effective representation of White-Collar Cases to Death Penalty Cases. His zealous defense for his clients has earned him the respect of judges and prosecutors in both state and federal court. His tireless warrior mentality and “take no prisoners” approach has catapulted him to the top of the legal ranks and garnered front-page media coverage. He is also a highly sought-after writer and lecturer on topics related to criminal law and white-collar criminal defense.

Personal Injury Law

200 Queens Road, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28205

Family and Divorce Law

1022 W 1st St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA

I genuinely believe the more you know regarding your options, the more empowered you will feel when making a decision. My personal and professional experience has proven to me no two families are alike and the complexity surrounding each case deserves a personal, thorough and realistic approach that works for your individual family. I am a first generation attorney who grew up in a small-town in Stokes County, North Carolina. Although divorced, my parents worked together to instill in me a strong work-ethic which afforded me a scholarship opportunity to attend George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, where I was a pitcher for the NCAA Patriots’ softball team. I graduated from George Mason with a Bachelor of Science degree in the Administration of Justice concentrating in Law and Society, and earned my national paralegal certification from the National Federation of Paralegals Association. Prior to becoming licensed as an attorney, I worked as a paralegal for five years focusing my experience to only issues related to family and domestic law, primarily in Mecklenburg County. I was licensed by the North Carolina State Bar in March 2017 and began my practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is my goal to provide effective support to you through every step of your case, to allow you greater access to honest, practical and personal representation. My practice philosophy is to build a purpose-driven career centered by my faith in God and exemplified by my service to your family. It is my sincerest hope that when the process is finished you feel empowered that you were provided the appropriate tools, skills and knowledge to make the best decisions possible regarding your family. Outside of the office you are likely to find me spending time with my husband, son and daughter, and our two, lovable, eleven-year-old dogs; or sharing appetizers with friends at my latest culinary find and cheering on my beloved Red Sox.

Personal Injury Law

7421 Carmel Executive Park Drive, Suite 105, Charlotte, NC 28226

Attorney Yale Haymond is an experienced personal injury attorney and the founder of Yale Haymond Law PLLC. He was born and raised in Charlotte, NC, and is committed to giving back to his community through compassionate personal injury legal services. Attorney Yale comes from a long line of professionals. His grandfather was an esteemed personal injury attorney, and his father was a business owner for over 30 years. Attorney Yale takes his compassion, drive, and commitment to clients from these influential family figures. Yale’s policy is to develop personal relationships with clients that allow him to understand their legal needs better and approach their cases thoughtfully. When working with Yale Haymond Law PLLC, you will meet with Attorney Yale Haymond personally and benefit from experienced legal guidance throughout your case. Attorney Yale has extensive experience with litigation across numerous personal injury cases. He’ll put his skills and background to work to fight for compensation on your behalf.

Family and Divorce Law

216 N McDowell St, Suite 102, Charlotte, NC 28204

Yolanda Trotman is originally from High Point, North Carolina and graduated from UNC-Charlotte in 1996 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and she was a North Carolina Teaching Fellow. In 1999 she attended law school at the University of Pittsburgh and graduated in May 2002 with her Juris Doctor degree. Yolanda began her career as an Assistant Public Defender in October 2002 and in 2005 she opened her own law practice, the Law Office of Yolanda M. Trotman, PLLC. She was elected as a District Court Judge on November 2014 where she ultimately founded, iSpeak Now, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that teaches public speaking, critical thinking and related skills to students by utilizing the Mock Trial Experience and other models. She left the bench in December 2016 and returned to the private sector to practice law and to pursue to development and expansion of iSpeak Now. Yolanda remains active in the community and has received numerous awards for her service to the community.