Taylorsville, NC

David P. Parker

With nearly 45 years of legal experience in Iredell County, David Parker has cultivated a diverse range of skills, tackling everything from complex business mergers to high-stakes litigation. While his expertise extends across various legal domains, including governance, land use, and finance, he has developed a particular focus on business creation and planning. His legal prowess has been tested in prestigious appellate courts such as the Fourth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals and the North Carolina Supreme Court. Notably, David serves as the General Counsel for Langtree at the Lake, a remarkable 400-acre development boasting four miles of shoreline along Lake Norman. In this role, he has been instrumental in securing and finalizing HUD underwritten and conventional loans, private equity investments, and special assessment bonds. Beyond business matters, David’s practice encompasses a wide array of legal challenges, ranging from complex equitable distribution family law cases to defending communities against environmentally hazardous developments. He is known for his commitment to ensuring justice and protecting the interests of his clients. While his expertise covers various areas, he currently focuses primarily on business creation and planning, business internal governance, complex civil litigation, and land use and finance. David’s legal practice has spanned across North Carolina from Wilmington to Asheville and in different states, including Georgia, Virginia, South Carolina, Maryland and Mississippi, as well as North Carolina, Tennessee and Delaware corporations. He has handled appellate cases with the Fourth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia and the North Carolina Supreme Court. His practice also involves addressing complex equitable distribution family law matters, catastrophic workers’ compensation injuries, and defending neighborhoods against environmentally hazardous development. With over four decades of experience in commercial litigation, David currently has pending cases in both the NC Business Court and Federal Court pertaining to business disputes. He notably served as lead counsel in a three-week jury trial, resulting in a substantial award of nearly $3 million, which was trebled and his client awarded attorney fees due to the circumstances of the case. Regarding commercial transactions, David has facilitated real estate deals involving the creation of real estate LLCs and financing for projects including two major multi-family projects totaling $65 million and $116 million respectively. His involvement encompasses all aspects of the transaction, including the preparation of HUD 221(d)(4) documentation, Private Placement Memos and amendments, Operating Agreements, Condominium Declarations, and Special Assessment Bonds. He has even lobbied the Local Government Commission to modify its regulations to enable the issuance of such bonds. David has also successfully obtained Obama-era Special Bonds for clients and has represented businesses in securing PPP and EIDL Loans, as well as “conventional” Section 7(a) SBA loans, while managing the collateralization process for such loans. Furthermore, David serves as the attorney for a CoWorking LLC that sublets 25,000 square feet of flexible workspace in Charlotte. He has drafted and revised all the necessary leases, membership agreements, and financial documents related to the business. Additionally, he handles collections work as needed, negotiates ongoing rent agreements and extensions, and oversees other related matters. Currently, David is representing multiple lakefront lot owners before the NC Supreme Court in a case determining the respective rights of lakefront lot owners, as well as servient and dominant estate owners, regarding the regulation and utilization of hydroelectric lake waters and the lakebed. David’s dedication to the community is equally commendable. He has held prominent leadership positions, such as Chairman of the Board of Mitchell Community College and an elected Member of the Iredell-Statesville School Board. Additionally, he has served as the Moderator of Salem Presbytery in the Presbyterian Church (USA). David’s active involvement in politics is evident through his role as Chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party in 2012, a significant responsibility considering the state’s hosting of the National Convention that year. Furthermore, he has managed multiple political campaigns, including U.S. Senator Terry Sanford’s Re-election Campaign in 1992. Education-wise, David’s accomplishments are impressive. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Economics and went on to obtain his law degree from the esteemed UNC School of Law, earning a seat on the Moot Court Bench and teaching legal research. Outside of his professional life, David shares a fulfilling personal life with his wife, Sally, who is a Realtor with Lake Norman Real Estate. Their enduring marriage of over 40 years has blessed them with three children and five grandchildren. Interestingly, David is Screen Actors Guild eligible having had a credited speaking role in The Stoning in Fulham County: The Amish Story with Brad Pitt.

Catherine Byerley

Catherine Byerley graduated Magna Cum Laude from Appalachian State University and earned her Juris Doctorate from Elon University School of Law in 2011. She has experience as an insurance adjuster and insurance defense attorney, and now represents individuals in workers’ compensation, personal injury, and employment law claims, including large loss, wrongful death, uninsured/underinsured motorist claims, and unemployment benefits.

Jason Ralston

Jason Ralston graduated from The Citadel and Cumberland School of Law. He has been a member of the North Carolina State Bar since 2001 and practices primarily in family law, child custody, child support, equitable distribution, divorce, criminal defense, traffic offenses, and residential real estate transactions. He is a member of the North Carolina Bar and Iredell County Bar, and serves on the Iredell County Indigent Defense Committee. He also serves as Chair of the Board of Directors for Stop Child Abuse Now and is Vice President of the Rotary Club of Troutman.

Matthew L. Benton

Matthew L. Benton attended North Carolina State University and the University of Alabama School of Law. His practice focuses on civil litigation, family law, and personal injury. He is an experienced litigator and represents clients in Mooresville, Statesville, and Taylorsville, North Carolina. He has served as an officer for Judicial District 32 and as chairman of the Iredell County Indigent Defense Committee.

Matthew D. Byerley

Matthew D. Byerley graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Elon University School of Law. He became a licensed attorney in North Carolina in August 2011 and practices primarily in Criminal Law, Landlord Tenant Disputes, Traffic Offenses, Driving While Impaired, Divorce/Child Custody/Child Support, Wills, Power of Attorney, and Civil Litigation. He is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, and the Alexander and Iredell County Bars.

Claudia Mundy

Claudia Mundy graduated cum laude from Campbell University with a B.A. in English and received her Juris Doctorate from Campbell University School of Law. She previously worked as in-house counsel focusing on fair housing, landlord-tenant laws, evictions, and LIHTC Compliance. She now practices civil litigation, business law, child custody, and appellate work. She is a member of the North Carolina State Bar and admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina.

Alex Mendaloff

Alex is an Iredell County native who brings nearly a half-century of combined criminal justice, civilian and military courtroom experience to Harbinson Parker. He serves the firm in an Of Counsel capacity. His personal experience is vast and ranges from law enforcement (1972-1975), a Magistrate-Judge (1977-1989), a private attorney (1993-2012 and 2013-to present), a Superior Court Judge 2012-2013), a retired US Army JAG Officer (1988-2013) and a Commissioner for the NC Military and Veterans Affairs Commission, representing the 13th Congressional District of NC (2020-Present). A 1993 graduate of North Carolina Central University-School of Law, Alex also holds a Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) degree from the University of South Carolina (1985). He obtained his BA in Criminal Justice from Pfeiffer College, in Misenheimer, NC (1980). He has also studied abroad at the University of London (1984). He was an adjunct faculty member at Mitchell Community College teaching in the BLET and Criminal Justice curriculums (1980-1983). A graduate of Statesville High School (1971). He also attended Oak Ridge Military Institute (1966-1968). Alex is a decorated combat veteran of the Iraq War; he served in a Forward Operating Base (LSA Anaconda) in northern Iraq (2004-2005). He retired from the US Army in 2013. His military awards include the Bronze Star, Combat Action Badge (CAB), Legion of Merit and the NC Distinguish Service Medal and others. Alex has been sought out by countless Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard soldiers in all branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard and Space Force and the Veterans of those branches, throughout his career. He rose through the ranks during his 31 years of active duty, reserve and national guard service from Private to Lieutenant Colonel, including 11 years as a Warrant Officer as the Legal Administrator for a Theatre Army Command JAG Office. He is a graduate of the US Army Command and General Staff College (2010). From 1972-1975 he served in the Military Police Corps at Fort Liberty (Bragg) and in Europe. In 2008 he was selected to be NCs first Senior Defense Counsel for military personnel. He developed, staffed and managed the first military Trial Defense Service (TDS) office that served over 12,000 NC soldiers/airmen. He presided over Magistrate’s Civil Court for 10 of his 12 years as a District Court Magistrate. In 2012, he was appointed a Resident Superior Court Judge for District 22A by NC Gov Beverly Perdue. In 2012 he returned to private practice and was subsequently appointed by NC Gov Roy Cooper as a Commissioner to the NC Veteran Affairs Commission. Alex is also a Certified Superior Court Mediator and a selected District Court Arbitrator. He is a recipient of the Old North State Award and was named Boss of the Year in 1996, by the Legal Secretaries of Iredell County. He is a member of the Iredell County, North Carolina and American Bar Associations. He is a Master Mason and a life member of the VFW, BPOE and NRA. Alex lives in Statesville, NC and has one daughter (Erin) and two grandchildren (Sierra and Tate). He is available for consult to help you navigate your legal needs through our State Courts.