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Firm Management

Managing Partner

  • Daniel G. CahillManaging Partnert: 919.783.2902f: 919.783.1075

    • management committee

  • Brian F. CorbettPartnert: 919.783.2826f: 919.783.1075
  • Chad W. EssickPartnert: 919.783.2896f: 919.783.1075
  • Susanna Knutson GibbonsPartnert: 919.783.2813f: 919.783.1075
  • Thomas L. Ogburn IIIPartnert: 704.342.5258f: 704.342.5264

  • Michael E. SlipskyPartnert: 919.783.2851f: 919.783.1075
  • Timothy W. WilsonPartnert: 252.972.7114f: 919.783.1075

    • management team

  • Brandi M. HobbsDirector, Client Service & Strategyt: 704.342.5255f: 704.342.5264
  • Ellen M. KinsingerChief Information Officert: 919.783.1010f: 919.783.1075
  • Nina M. LongDirector of Human Resourcest: 919.783.2964f: 919.783.1075
  • Debra S. SmithBilling Services Managert: 919.783.2986f: 919.783.1075

  • Jack L. Stone Jr.Chief Operating Officert: 919.783.1009f: 919.783.1075
  • M. Leigh WhitleyRocky Mount Office Managert: 252.972.7059f: 919.783.1075
  • Robin C. WoodliefControllert: 919.783.2863f: 919.783.1075

    • section leaders

  • Kenneth L. BurgessPartnert: 919.783.2917f: 919.783.1075
  • David DreifusPartnert: 919.783.2817f: 919.783.1075
  • J. Nicholas EllisPartnert: 252.972.7115f: 919.783.1075
  • Susanna Knutson GibbonsPartnert: 919.783.2813f: 919.783.1075

  • Bradley J. HerringPartnert: 252.972.7081f: 919.783.1075
  • Keith H. JohnsonPartnert: 919.783.1013f: 919.783.1075
  • David R. KrosnerPartnert: 919.783.2844f: 919.783.1075
  • James M. O'Brien IIIPartnert: 919.783.2872f: 919.783.1075

    • poyner spruill at a glance

    Poyner Spruill
    93  attorneys
    4  offices:  Charlotte, Raleigh, Rocky Mount, Southern Pines
    36  practice areas
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    recent publications

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    what's new at the firm

    2019 Employment Seminar: Navigating Risks in the Workplace

    11/30/2018

    Join us as we discuss the impact of #metoo, managing risks in retirement plans, safeguarding against cybersecurity threats in 2019, and more in this full-day seminar.

    Lunch & Learn: Opportunity Zones & Opportunity Funds

    11/26/2018

    Poyner Spruill LLP ranked in 2019 "Best Law Firms"

    11/1/2018

    Raleigh, NC, United States, NOVEMBER 1, 2018-- U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, for the ninth consecutive year, announce the "Best Law Firms" rankings.

    WEBINAR EVENT: Advanced Directives for Adult Care Homes

    10/19/2018

    Join us Thursday, October 25th 12pm - 1pm

    Poyner Spruill’s Cahill to serve on Raleigh Chamber’s Executive Committee for 2018-19

    10/2/2018

    RALEIGH, N.C. — Poyner Spruill LLP is pleased to announce that firm managing partner Dan Cahill has been selected to serve on the Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Committee. The board confirmed Cahill with a slate of nominees at its July meeting, and his term for 2018-19 started October 1.
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