Lumberton, NC

Nichole M. Cotton leads Cotton Law Firm, upholding values of inclusion, respect, and diversity. Prior to law school at North Carolina Central School of Law, she worked in healthcare and automobile insurance. She specializes in criminal traffic disputes and personal injury cases, having secured significant awards for clients. Nichole is a member of the Fayetteville African American Lawyers Association. She financed her law degree by working full-time and attending evening classes, also holding a Master's in Business Management. Her legal career began as a Staff Attorney with North Carolina Legal Aid, gaining experience in domestic violence advocacy, consumer law, mortgage foreclosure, bankruptcy, family law, unemployment appeals, small claims, housing, and DUI defense. The Cotton Law Firm expanded from Lumberton to Fayetteville to serve clients across Cumberland County, where Nichole is an active community member and volunteer with the Junior League of Fayetteville. She enjoys family time, church activities, and personal wellness pursuits, and is proud of her Haitian heritage. She was voted Best Attorney in the Fayetteville Observer Readers’ Choice Awards in 2016 and 2017, and received a Top 40 Under 40 Business Award in 2017.

Attorney Mark D. Locklear has been practicing law since 1996 in North Carolina. His practice areas include auto and truck accidents, personal injury and workplace injuries, wrongful death and traffic violations. He is dedicated to his clients and involved in every step of the legal process. He lives in Lumberton with his wife, Lisa, and son, Ayden, and is proud to serve his local community.

Woodberry Bowen

Woodberry (Woody) Bowen is a Lumberton personal injury lawyer who has tried over 1000 jury cases since 1974, focusing on Workers Compensation and Personal Injury cases, including auto, truck, and motorcycle accidents. He also represents criminal defendants in capital murder cases, felonies, traffic offenses, speeding tickets, DWIs, and other misdemeanors. Additionally, he handles domestic cases such as child custody, child support, divorce, equitable distribution, and other family law issues. He has forty years of practice experience as both a state's prosecutor and a defense attorney, appearing in all divisions of North Carolina trial courts and Federal Courts.

CRYSTAL GRAHAM

Crystal Graham is a dedicated attorney with over 20 years of experience, leading Graham Law Firm. She is committed to providing professional and courteous legal representation across a broad range of practice areas, including Family Law, Criminal Law, Traffic Offenses, Personal Injury, Social Security Disability, Real Estate, and Wills and Estate. Clients praise her for her caring approach, confidence in court, and strong advocacy.