Viral Mehta has called Charlotte his home for over 30 years. He attended and graduated from Charlotte-Mecklenburg public schools. He then graduated from nearby Davidson College with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Mr. Mehta obtained his law degree from Wake Forest University School of Law and then returned home to Charlotte to begin his legal practice. Mr. Mehta spent the first decade of his legal career defending employers and large insurance companies in workers’ compensation claims. Mr. Mehta developed expertise in workers’ compensation law, but he felt a lack of fulfillment in representing insurance companies against injured workers. Mr. Mehta began representing injured workers when he founded the workers’ compensation practice group at a local law firm. Mr. Mehta then co-founded Mehta & McConnell PLLC. Mr. Mehta’s previous experience representing insurance companies gave him the insight necessary to effectively represent injured workers. He knows how insurance companies and adjusters handle workers’ compensation claims. Mr. Mehta is a North Carolina State Bar board-certified specialist in workers’ compensation law. He has obtained favorable decisions before all levels of the North Carolina Industrial Commission, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court. Viral Mehta was a contributing author of the 2017 edition of the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation LexisNexis Practice Guide, and he was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2019, 2020, and 2021. Mr. Mehta is certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission as a Superior Court mediator. He enjoys mediating cases, especially workers’ compensation claims. In addition to practicing workers’ compensation law, Mr. Mehta also handles personal injury cases. Mr. Mehta is married with one son and a dog named Alfred. He enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, sports, and reading.

Michael Chandler, Esq., is a founding partner at Chandler Volta Personal Injury Lawyers, dedicated to helping individuals and families seek justice after serious injuries or wrongful death caused by negligence. With a deep understanding of personal injury law and over two decades of legal experience, Mr. Chandler is known for his tireless advocacy and unwavering commitment to his clients. Focusing on cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, workplace injuries, medical malpractice, premises liability, and dog attacks, Mr. Chandler has successfully recovered significant compensation for his clients. His dedication to achieving justice has earned him recognition as a North Carolina Super Lawyer (2017–2023) and membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum. A native of North Carolina, Mr. Chandler earned his Bachelor of Science in Economics and Business Administration from Elon College and his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University. He is an active member of the North Carolina Bar, Mecklenburg County Bar, and the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. His cases have been featured in North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, and he was named to the Legal Elite by North Carolina Business Magazine in 2020.