Kenneth J. Duke established his law office in Durham, North Carolina in 1984. Initially, Mr. Duke had a general practice in areas such as criminal defense, guardianship, real estate closings, personal injury and workers compensation. However, in recent years Mr. Duke has largely confined his practice to workers’ compensation, traffic violations, and personal injury.As a workers’ compensation lawyer, Mr. Duke has years of experience obtaining benefits for his clients. This is especially important because North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system has its own complicated rules and processes that are best learned through lots of practice. Mr. Duke’s knowledge of the workers compensation system increases your chances of quickly and efficiently securing the workers compensation benefits to which you are entitled.Mr. Duke provides personal, individualized representation for each of his clients. His law office is small and his clients prefer it that way. It allows him to deal directly with and get to know the people he represents. Mr. Duke’s clients are never a file number.Contact Mr. Duke today to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your legal issues.

As a fixture in State and Federal Courts across North Carolina since 1999, Todd Smith has dedicated his practice to helping regular people faced with some of the worst situations that they have ever encountered. He believes in doing right by his clients and providing the highest level of representation for them, because it is important to him to give back to his community. His roots run deep in central North Carolina, having grown up in Alamance County, where his family still lives and works today. The most important lesson that he has learned from his parents and from growing up in North Carolina is to fight for what you believe is right. When your hands are tied, he's got your back.

Lawrence Thomas McPhail is a retired Troop Commander for the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, having served for twenty-eight years. He also served proudly in the U.S. Army Reserve. McPhail attended North Carolina Central University as an undergraduate, majoring in Criminal Justice and graduating with summa cum laude honors in 2007. In 2011, he graduated from North Carolina Central University School of Law Evening Program and earned his Jurist Doctorate. Subsequently, he passed the North Carolina State Bar and received his law license. McPhail is trained and knowledgeable in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement, Driving While Impaired Detection, Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST), and the Intox EC/IR II, an automated breath testing instrument used in North Carolina to detect and measure alcohol in a person’s breath. He has also received training in the operation of the Radar and Lidar instrument used for speed enforcement in North Carolina. Due to his training and his supervisory role over State Troopers he is aware of what to look for on traffic tickets and what is required for a law enforcement officer to conduct an investigatory traffic stop.

Attorney Bryant aggressively fights for legal rights! He is motivated by an unrelenting passion for justice and compassion for clients. He brings over 20 years of legal experience to the legal battlefront on behalf of clients. Your cause is our cause. Your concern is our concern. Your fight is our battle. As a client, you become a part of our law firm family. Call today (877) 277-9495.

Roderick T. McIver, known by many as Todd, is the esteemed attorney at the helm of the McIver Law Firm in Winston-Salem, NC. With a profound commitment to justice and a wealth of experience, Todd’s journey to this point has been defined by unwavering dedication. He embarked on his educational journey at Winston-Salem State University, where he honed his intellect and passion, eventually graduating with distinction. He furthered his academic pursuits at Wake Forest University, earning his law degree with exceptional merit. Licensed to practice exclusively in North Carolina since 1995, Todd McIver has dedicated his career to serving his community. His accomplishments resonate deeply within the legal sphere, having held the distinguished position of President of the Winston-Salem Bar Association. Notably, Todd’s role as Editor in Chief of the JuryView, a prominent legal magazine, underscores his prowess in the legal arena. While Todd has steered numerous cases to successful resolutions, he humbly acknowledges that his focus remains on the pursuit of justice rather than personal publicity. His dedication to his clients is paramount, evident through his initiation of the McIver Law Firm. He believes fervently in the principle that the law must serve all individuals equally, regardless of their circumstances. Guided by this principle, Todd established his firm as a beacon of hope and a source of unwavering support for those in need. With a legacy of excellence spanning over two decades, Roderick T. McIver continues to champion the rights of his clients and the values of the legal system. His embodiment of integrity, empathy, and legal acumen cements his status as a revered attorney and a stalwart advocate for justice.

Joel G. Bowden Esquire as the Senior Lawyer has been in practice for more than 25 years. Mr. Bowden is proficient in personal injury cases.

Ralph Kennedy Frasier, Jr., is one of the founding partners with Frasier & Griffin, PLLC, a successful legal practice with a proven track record serving clients all over North Carolina. Attorney Frasier has been in private practice since 1996 and is a skilled litigator who concentrates in criminal, traffic, wrongful death and personal injury law. Prior to forming Frasier & Griffin, Attorney Frasier practiced as an Associate attorney to his mentor Attorney "Butch" Williams at The Law Offices of James D. Williams, Jr., and the national law firm of Porter Wright Morris and Arthur, LLP in their Columbus, Ohio, office. Attorney Frasier earned his B.S. in Business Administration and Accounting from Hampton University and his Juris Doctor Degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law. He is admitted to practice in North Carolina State Court as well as the Middle, Eastern and Western Federal District Courts of North Carolina. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the 14th Judicial District Bar Association and the North Carolina Black Lawyers Association. Attorney Frasier has deep family ties to the region and as a result is proud to be an active member of the Durham County and Columbus County, NC, communities. Attorney Frasier served on numerous community boards including the Board of Directors of the John Avery Boys and Girls Club, the Durham Committee on the Affairs of Black People, in which he served as the Legal Vice Chair, the NCCU School of Law Alumni Association, the NCCU School of Law Board of Visitors and he was a Board Member of the Museum of Durham History. He has also served as an adjunct professor at NCCU School of Law. Attorney Frasier is also an advisor and investor in numerous small businesses and ventures throughout the region. Attorney Frasier is the proud father of three children, Lauren Kennedy Frasier-Jeffries, Ralph K. Frasier, III, and Steven Alexander Frasier.

Attorney Diana Devine was born in Queens, New York, and initially raised in Staten Island, New York, but moved to rural northeastern North Carolina at age 13 and attended Perquimans County High School in Hertford, North Carolina. She knew she wanted to be a lawyer since she was eight years old. Whenever she was asked what she wanted to be when she grew up, she would answer with confidence, “A lawyer!”. She graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from East Carolina University in 2004. Diana jumped right into the legal field, working as a paralegal and law firm administrator for a general practice law firm in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, for over ten years. She gained invaluable experience in practice areas such as personal injury, civil litigation, criminal defense, workers’ compensation, real estate, domestic law, and much more. She continued her legal career by attending Regent University School of Law in Virginia Beach, Virginia. She graduated in May 2018 and swiftly passed the July 2018 North Carolina State Bar on her first try. She began working here at Brent Adams & Associates after passing the Bar in August 2018. As a student in law school, she received several honors and scholarships, such as the Academic Merit Award, Dean’s Scholarship Award, and even a Book Award. She also participated in several groups and competitions, such as Moot Court, Alternative Dispute Resolution Competitions, Trial Advocacy, PILAR, Christian Legal Society, American Bar Associations Law Student Division, and Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International. As an attorney, Diana is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, North Carolina Bar Association, North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Wake County Bar, 10th District Bar, and the American Association for Justice. Attorney Diana Devine is admitted to practice law in the United States District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina, and the United States District Court, Middle District of North Carolina. She will be admitted to practice in the United States District Court, Western District of North Carolina, and the North Carolina Supreme Court in the near future. She wishes to argue in front of the United States Supreme Court one day so that admittance will come next.

Litigation associate practicing personal injury in Raleigh, NC for 5+ years. Experience with and skills attributed to preliminary case investigation, pre-litigation negotiations, and many aspects of personal injury litigation.

Reginald Goodson is a practicing lawyer in the state of North Carolina. Attorney Goodson received his J.D. from Regent University School of Law in 2002.