King, NC

R. Brandon West

Brandon West is a native of western North Carolina, where he grew up on a small family farm. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and a Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest University. Early in his career he determined that he could make the most impact on individual clients at a small firm in a rural community. Since becoming a partner at Bennett & West, PLLC in 2006, Brandon has adopted the local community as his own and his practice has evolved across a number of legal fields in order to meet the needs of the people with whom he has established an attorney/client relationship. Brandon now focuses his practice on family law and general civil litigation, and he has more than fifteen years of litigation experience. He advises clients on a range of domestic matters, including divorce, child custody, child support, equitable distribution, alimony, and adoption. He also has extensive experience with settlement and litigation of claims related to personal injury, property damage and breach of contract. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, and a former President of the District 17B Bar Association. He has also served as a board member for multiple local non-profit organizations. Brandon’s straightforward, confident attitude in the courtroom has established his reputation as a fierce defender of his clients’ rights. His candid, honest, and pragmatic approach is both appreciated and sought-after by potential clients.

Lincoln Bennett

Lincoln Bennett grew up in King and has lifelong ties to the foothills of North Carolina. He is a graduate of West Stokes High School, the University of North Carolina - Greensboro, and Elon University School of Law. He was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 2013 and has practiced at Bennett & West, PLLC since. Lincoln’s practice focuses primarily in the areas of criminal defense, family law, and complicated DMV/traffic matters with a focus on drivers’ license restoration. He also handles general civil litigation including breach of contract actions and personal injury. Lincoln has a results-oriented approach to practicing law and employs many different and often creative methods and strategies in pursuit of the best possible outcome for his clients, whether in a criminal or civil courtroom. He has an easy, relatable, and approachable personality and strives to keep his clients well-informed and well-advised throughout all stages of his representation.

Michael R. Bennett

Michael R. Bennett was born in Stokes County, grew up in King, and has practiced law in the King community for 30 years. Mike acquired his Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest University and has been practicing law in King since 1989. He currently handles the firm’s transactional real estate matters, estate planning and estate administration, and complex real estate and estate-related litigation cases. In his extensive litigation background of more than thirty years, he has taken numerous cases to the North Carolina Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Supreme Court. He is a member of the North Carolina State Bar and the North Carolina Bar Association. Mike's approach to practicing law is a no-nonsense one. He’s not a game player, can be a shrewd negotiator, and believes in getting straight to the heart of the matter. His years of experience have led him to understand that each client’s motivations and perspectives are unique. His patient, calm demeanor tends to set clients at ease. He treats his clients fairly and honestly, and is always discreet and professional.

Dustin T. Nichols

Dustin T. Nichols was born in Jackson, Michigan on April 23, 1979. He earned his Bachelor of Sciences degree in Zoology from the University of Florida in 2002. He then pursued a career in law, attending Barry University School of Law. In 2006, he was voted 'Best Advocate' of the law school’s nationally recognized Trial Team and in 2007, selected as a 'Partnership in Advocacy Scholar'. He was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2008 and the North Carolina Bar in 2010, opening his law practice in King, NC the same year. He is a member of the King Rotary Club, King Chamber of Commerce and Triad Gator Club.