Rocky Mount, NC

David S. Henson

David Henson is an owner and partner at Henson Fuerst, specializing in eminent domain and land condemnation. He has successfully represented hundreds of property owners against the North Carolina Department of Transportation and other condemnors, including managing Map Act litigation that secured over $55 million in damages. He is the Co-Chair of the American Association for Justice's Land Condemnation Litigation Group and a past President of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. David is committed to protecting property rights and advocating for fair compensation for landowners.

Michael Harman

As the founder and principal attorney of Harman Law, PLLC, Michael brings a wealth of experience and unwavering dedication to advocating for the rights of employees and small businesses across North Carolina. Employment litigation is the cornerstone of his practice, where he represents clients through every stage of the employment journey, from unemployment appeal hearings to intricate cases before courts and administrative agencies. Michael’s experience spans a broad range of employment matters, including discrimination, workplace harassment, wrongful termination, retaliation, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and wage and hour disputes, among others. With a deep understanding of the nuances of employment law, he crafts meticulous legal strategies tailored to each client’s unique circumstances, ensuring their interests are protected and their voices are heard. Complementing his focus on employment law is Michael’s proficiency in civil litigation and general negligence issues, including personal injury and tort claims. Before establishing Harman Law, PLLC, he honed his skills as a Senior Associate Attorney at a prestigious personal injury firm in Charlotte, gaining invaluable experience in navigating the complexities of these cases in both state and federal courts.

Carma L. Henson

Carma Henson is a partner at Henson Fuerst, practicing nursing home abuse and neglect cases, catastrophic personal injury, and medical malpractice. She was elected as the 2025-2026 President for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ) and has served in various leadership roles within NCAJ’s Nursing Home Litigation Section. She also currently serves as the Chair of the Nursing Home Litigation Group for the American Association for Justice (AAJ). Carma is dedicated to fighting for the rights of people who have been hurt, abused, or neglected, and believes all people deserve fair and respectful treatment.

Thomas Henson, Jr.

Thomas Henson Jr. joined Henson Fuerst in 1989. He is a partner and leads the firm’s Complex Litigation Division. He is a certified Brain Injury Specialist through the Brain Injury Association of America and has served on the board of directors and as Past Chair of the Brain Injury Association of North Carolina (BIANC). Governor Bev Perdue appointed him to the North Carolina Traumatic Brain Injury Advisory Council in 2012. His practice focuses on traumatic brain injury, catastrophic personal injury, roadway and construction defects, and nursing home abuse.

Brian M. Ricci

Serving Raleigh, Charlotte, Rocky Mount, Fayetteville, and surrounding areas in North Carolina, Brian M. Ricci is a dedicated and aggressive Greenville personal injury attorney. His practice is focused on Workers’ compensation, Car accidents, and Trucking Accidents. He is recognized as a passionate advocate for injured workers and was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group in 2002. Brian is also the founder of EASTERN NC CARES and TRIANGLE NC CARES, initiatives to recognize non-profit organizations. He is driven to deliver his best counsel, guidance, and legal representation to his clients, providing complete access and keeping them informed. He stands up for the rights of the injured against insurance companies, employers, and corporations.

JOSEPH P. TUNSTALL

Joseph P. Tunstall is a trial lawyer at O’Malley Tunstall, PC, with extensive experience in personal injury, vehicle accident, slip, trip and fall, Social Security, and workers’ compensation cases. He has tried over 100 cases in North Carolina Superior Courts and handles cases at federal and state levels, including the NC Supreme Court. He is a partner at the firm, joining in 2000 and becoming a partner in 2006. He is an active member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and American Association for Justice.

Rachel A. Fuerst

Rachel Fuerst is a partner at Henson Fuerst, specializing in catastrophic liability, medical malpractice, birth injury, nursing home, assisted living, and group home liability, life insurance litigation, and mass tort/class action cases. The youngest daughter of Robert L. Fuerst, she was raised in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and earned her Juris Doctorate from UNC School of Law in 2001. She is passionate about advocating for the rights and needs of elders and individuals with disabilities, ensuring they have a fair chance to live productive lives. Rachel is an active member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and has been recognized on NC Lawyers Weekly’s Medical Malpractice Power List.