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Casey Starling

Casey Starling

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

3566 Henderson Dr, N/A, Jacksonville, NC 28546

Casey S. Starling is the managing partner of Starling Law Firm. Mr. Starling aids real estate clients by providing services for commercial and residential real estate transactions. These services include acquisitions and depositions, leases, finances, and refinances. Mr. Starling focuses his practice on the intricate aspects of commercial and residential real estate. Mr. Starling has been involved with the real estate community in Eastern North Carolina for more than 16 years. Additionally, Mr. Starling has completed innumerable real estate transactions. He is extremely knowledgeable with real estate development, real estate finance, property lending, asset management, asset purchases and sales, and residential as well as commercial leasing. He has completed numerous real estate and business transactions that entail various topics including mobile homes, estates, bankruptcies, purchase-money mortgages, seller financing, VA foreclosures, REO transactions, short-sale transactions, and bank foreclosures. Mr. Starling also comprehends and executes VA, FHA, Conventional, USDA, and hard-money financing. In addition to his real estate experience, Mr. Starling is an adept civil litigator. From complaints for monies owed to contractual disputes, he is dedicated to taking a hands-on approach to ensure his clients receive unrivaled representation in the courtroom. Finally, Mr. Starling represents homeowner associations and accepts landlord/tenant disputes that may arise from residential lease agreements.

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Christian Glista

Immigration Law

6769 Albemarle Rd Suite B, Charlotte, NC 28212, USA

Christian was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He spent his younger years living in Hong Kong and France, and then grew up primarily in Massachusetts. Christian attended the University of Central Florida (UCF) where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies with the additional specializations of property law and trial advocacy. While in college, Christian was the captain of various charity walks including both the ALS Association and American Lung Association. His continued pursuit of a legal education led him to earn a Juris Doctorate in 2013 from the Charlotte School of Law (CSL). Christian graduated law school on the dean’s list and with pro bono with honors, highest distinction. While in law school, Christian was the co-creator of the Charlotte School of Law Property Law Journal, which was one of only five property law journals focusing on real estate and intellectual property law in the United States. Christian later became a Associate Editor of the journal while maintaining his position as Vice President of the Real Estate Law Society. He also served as a school wide ambassador for the pro-bono program encouraging others to dedicate their services for public good. Upon graduation and passing of the North Carolina State Bar, Christian was hired on at Central Law Group, PLLC after his exemplary service during his internship there. He has been active in representing hundreds of clients in various case types and has been given many awards and honors in recognition for his work. Christian has spoken on numerous panels at various colleges, courts, and within the local community. In his free time, Christian volunteers for various organizations in the North Carolina area and abroad, while also playing in a local pool league, kickball league as well as the numerous disc golf courses in Mecklenburg County.

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Cynthia A. Mills

Cynthia A. Mills

Distinguished Lawyer

Family and Divorce Law

200 W 3rd St, Greenville, NC 27858, USA

Cindy Mills is a caring lawyer known for her supportive and compassionate manner. She is even better known as a formidable force in the courtroom and a savvy negotiator who possesses a keen working knowledge of North Carolina family law. Described by a local magazine as a “preeminent power attorney” and “the clock cleaner,” Cindy won an award of $5.9 million for a client in an alienation of affection lawsuit in July 2010 – the second highest judgment ever awarded in North Carolina at that time. Cindy has prevailed in a number of family law cases for clients before the NC Court of Appeals. In 2015 and 2016, Cindy earned the prestigious “Preeminent 5 out of 5.0 Client Rating” from Martindale Hubbell. She is passionate about providing high-caliber representation for her clients whether they are dealing with a simple legal matter or entangled in a contentious complex family dispute. Cindy began her career in private practice in Charlotte, NC in 1989. She returned to her native Pitt County in 2002 and joined the law firm of Blount and Crisp which became Blount, Crisp & Mills. In 2002, Cindy established Mills & Economos as owner and managing partner. She opened The Law Office of Cynthia A. Mills as a sole practice law firm in 2013.

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David Galbavy

David Galbavy

Distinguished Lawyer

Workers Compensation Law

Charlotte, NC 28220, USA

David grew up in a small town in South Carolina and spent his entire professional career in North Carolina. His career began as an insurance defense attorney, where he represented both insurance companies and large employers. During that time, he gained invaluable experience in how injury claims are handled, how they are defended, and how they are valued. In 2017, he decided to use that experience to help the people who were injured. He developed a deep passion for helping people from all backgrounds and all walks of life. David strives to connect personally with each client, not just to help them receive the best possible outcome, but also to help them recover from unexpected and life-changing injuries. His goal with every client is to educate them about the system, maximize their recovery, and put them in a position to make good decisions about their future. Every client and every case is different, and his job is to find out what works best for each individual, and then deliver.

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