Asheville, NC

Marcos Garza

Mr. Garza is a native of East Tennessee. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt University. He obtained his Masters of Science from the University of Tennessee and his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law. Marcos M. Garza of the Garza Law Firm, PLLC is best known for his defense of those accused of DUI, criminal charges and for his representation of individuals who have suffered serious personal injury. He has been recognized as a 'Mid-South Super Lawyer Rising-Star,' a 'Super Lawyer,' a 'National Top 100 Trial Lawyer™,' a 'National Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer™,' and holds an AV 'Preeminent' Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. He is trained in Gas Chromatography, EC/IR II breath testing, Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, ARIDE, and DRE courses. He is a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College and Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College. After serving as a Judge Advocate and Captain in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Garza returned to practice law in East Tennessee.

Brian F. Davis

Brian Davis is known as one of the top truck accident attorneys in North Carolina. He is a native of the Asheville area and has been handling commercial truck accident cases since 1991. He was one of the first 40 lawyers in the nation to be Board Certified in Truck Accident Law, and he was the first attorney in North Carolina to be Board Certified. Brian is well-known among defense lawyers for taking an aggressive 'leave no stone unturned' approach to handling serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. His results speak for themselves. Brian has obtained record verdicts and settlements for his clients throughout North Carolina and in other states.

Joseph A. Ferikes

Joseph A. Ferikes is a trial and real estate litigator who began his practice in 1974. He is a founding partner of Ferikes Bleynat & Cannon, PLLC, and represents municipal entities. He is recognized by Best Lawyers in America, including being named Lawyer of the Year in 2024 for Litigation - Real Estate in the Asheville Metro Area, and holds a BV® Distinguished™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®.

Henry E. Teich

Henry "Hank" Teich has been in practice in Asheville and Western North Carolina for more than 40 years. He is the senior partner at Grimes Teich Anderson LLP, where he practices Personal Injury and Workers· Compensation Law. Hank has been a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law since 2000. Hank's interest is making sure that his clients get the best medical treatment available under the circumstances and pro­tecting them from oppressive insurance company tactics. He frequently represents workers whose injuries prevent them from returning to their previous jobs and who are in danger of not being able to work at all in the future.

Donald Marcari

As Senior Managing Partner at Marcari, Russotto, Spencer & Balaban, he has spent his career standing up for the seriously injured across North Carolina and Virginia, focusing on plaintiff personal injury and civil litigation. He also advocates for veterans in benefits claims and continues to protect service members in courts-martial and administrative proceedings, bringing unwavering dedication to every client he serves.

Scott M. Anderson

Scott Anderson has been an attorney since 1989 and is licensed to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina. Early in his career, Scott focused on insurance defense and criminal defense, representing several auto insurance companies and workers compensation insurance companies as well as the S.C Uninsured Employers Fund. In 1994, Scott's practice transitioned to the representation of injured people in civil trials and workers compensation hearings. His fortunate combination of substantial trial experience and familiarity with oppressive insurance company practices makes him a strong advocate for injured people who need help to get the money and care they deserve. Scott has a particular interest in representing children and their families.

A. Charles Ellis

Charles’ practice experience encompasses federal and state court litigation in various areas, including claims for wrongful death and serious personal injury. He has also litigated numerous cases involving complex insurance coverage issues, products liability, and professional malpractice. Charles is a frequent lecturer and has written extensively on a wide range of litigation topics, including “The Nuts and Bolts of Coverage Under the Homeowner Policy,” “Depositions . . . Advanced Civil Procedure,” and “Insurance Coverage for Intentional Acts and Punitive Damages.”