P A - Key Persons
Allison is primarily a transactional attorney, focusing on real estate, business matters and estate planning. She enjoys working with a wide range of clients, from individuals to companies. She believes…
Job Titles:
- Owner
- Related Staff Member
Joan has over thirty years of experience in eminent domain and condemnation law and has taught seminars to other lawyers on how to handle condemnation cases involving commercial property. She…
Job Titles:
- Owner
- Related Staff Member
With a focus on complex business and commercial property transactions, Beth has over thirty years of experience in handling a wide range of business matters. Her mergers and acquisitions experience…
For over fifteen years, Brian has made his focus assisting his clients achieve favorable resolutions to complex disputes in an efficient and cost-effective manner. He routinely handles matters related to…
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Related Staff Member
Brooke E. Webber is an associate working in Litigation where she focuses her practice in the area of civil litigation, representing clients in medical malpractice, personal injury, and property disputes. Her relentless work ethic combined with a compassionate approach are the foundation for Brooke's strong-minded determination to advocate and fight for the interests of those who have been harmed or disenfranchised due to the negligence of others.
Brooke is a Pittsburgh, PA native who spent most of her childhood traveling the country playing ice hockey. Brooke was eventually recruited to continue competitive hockey in college, so she moved to Baltimore, MD where she earned her B.S. in Legal Studies. While completing her undergraduate degree, Brooke volunteered at the Baltimore Law Clinic, interned with the Maryland General Assembly, and mentored local teenagers.
After graduating from undergrad, Brooke moved to Raleigh, NC to attend Campbell University School of Law. Brooke graduated from Campbell cum laude and was a member of the Negotiations Team, Moot Court, and Law Review.
Prior to joining Howard Stallings as an attorney, Brooke worked as an associate at a Raleigh law firm practicing throughout the state to represent businesses and individuals in criminal, real estate, and general litigation matters. Outside of work, you can find Brooke hosting bonfires, trying out a local food spot, or being walked by her German Shepherd.
Practice Areas
Civil Litigation
Job Titles:
- Owner
- Related Staff Member
In Brooke's experience as an attorney, she has had the opportunity to work with a variety of clients including privately-owned companies, national and community banks, and individuals. Brooke's practice involves…
Douglas is a native of Apex, North Carolina and received his B.A. in 2007 from Davidson College where he was recognized with the Thomas D. Sparrow award for intercollegiate athletic and campus leadership. In 2010, he received his J.D. from the George Washington University. He is active in promoting charitable activities in the community and serves on the Board of Directors for the North Carolina Chapter of the ALS Association and was the past President of the Board for the Friends of the City of Raleigh Museum in downtown Raleigh.
Douglas is a litigator focused on two areas of practice: estate, trust and guardianship litigation and eminent domain matters. His ability and desire to work towards win/win solutions for his…
Job Titles:
- of Counsel
- Member of the North Carolina State Bar
Cader is a member of the North Carolina State Bar and admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He has an AV rating from the Martindale-Hubbell legal rating service, the highest rating available.
With more than forty-five years of experience as an attorney, Cader's diverse practice background enables him to offer business clients a uniquely overarching perspective in helping to address their specific…
Emily focuses her practice in the area of civil litigation. She was admitted to practice law in Illinois in 2014 and North Carolina in 2020. Experience Prior to joining Howard…
Job Titles:
- of Counsel
- Member of Both the North Carolina
Allan is a member of both the North Carolina and South Carolina State Bars and admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina, the United States District Court of South Carolina, the United States Tax Court and the United States Court of Claims.
Allan's practice focuses primarily on the areas of Tax, Estate Planning and Corporate Law. For more than forty years Allan has represented clients of all levels of income and net…
Job Titles:
- Owner
- Related Staff Member
- Specialist
During Jim's thirty-plus year career practicing law, Jim has developed a reputation as an aggressive litigator who embraces the details of his client's cases and is up to speed on…
A native of New Bern, North Carolina, Joe is a leader of the firm. His practice addresses the diverse legal needs of the firm's business, as well as individual clients. Joe began his legal career as a Wall Street commercial litigator. That experience, combined with his broad-based business representation after he returned home to North Carolina, gives his practice a sophisticated and multi-dimensional quality. Joe has successfully opposed major law firms in complex commercial and civil litigation matters nationally, and he has structured and implemented numerous intricate commercial and banking transactions.
Katie focuses her practice on business law, contract drafting and negotiation, and commercial loan workouts. Katie has over fifteen years of experience in general business and corporate law, which has…
Kenneth Haywood's practice focuses primarily on the areas of business law including mergers and acquisitions and real estate related areas including eminent domain, zoning and land use. As a Raleigh native, Kenneth has seen the growth of the region and city and has played an active role in his community serving as Chairman on the City of Raleigh Board of Adjustment (appointed by the City Council). This role equipped him with extensive knowledge and insight on issues impacting businesses and individuals in Wake County.
Experience
Kenneth has represented business owners in contract disputes, negotiations, employment matters, mergers and acquisitions and drafting contracts that protect their investment. He also has an extensive background in helping new businesses form the right legal entity to protect owners from legal liability.
In the area of eminent domain and land use, for over twenty-six years, he has represented clients in hundreds of land disputes and real estate title issues. In eminent domain cases, Kenneth's clients include both property owners contesting the amount they have been offered for their property and governmental bodies acquiring land for a public purpose. This experience enables him to see both sides of these complex issues and uncover the most effective and efficient way to resolve them.
From small to large matters, Kenneth's experience, combined with his business acumen, strategic approach and his ability to see the big picture for his clients, make him an obvious choice for many business owners or those facing land use or eminent domain issues.
Representative Cases
Job Titles:
- Owner
- North Carolina Certified Public Accountant
Linda Baugher Malone maintains a transactional practice, primarily focusing on estate planning, estate administration, taxation, and general business. In addition to essential estate document preparation, Linda engages in complex estate planning, utilizing trusts and other vehicles to address business succession, tax concerns, Medicaid planning and family dynamics. Linda also represents business clients, providing full-service support through the entire business lifecycle - from formation through mergers, acquisitions, or dissolutions. Additionally, she offers tax planning and representation services to both individuals and businesses, as well as trademark representation before the US Patent and Trademark Office.
In addition to being an attorney, Linda is also a licensed North Carolina Certified Public Accountant. She is a member of the 2014 Class of the Leadership Alamance and has held offices with the Tax Council of the North Carolina Bar Association, the Greensboro Bar Associations, United Way of Alamance County, and Wake Forest University School of Law Rose Council. Linda enjoys presenting informational sessions to local groups on various topics related to estate planning and administration.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Related Staff Member
Marianna focuses her practice primarily in the area of land condemnation litigation. As an associate within the Eminent Domain practice group, Marianna represents Fortune 100 companies, Fortune 500 companies, large…
Job Titles:
- Receptionist
- Support Staff
Job Titles:
- Student Body President, North Carolina Fellow
Practice areas
Bankruptcy, Creditor Representation & Bankruptcy Litigation
Rebecca is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, all Federal District Courts within the State of North Carolina, and all North Carolina State Courts, including the North Carolina Court of Appeals and North Carolina Supreme Court.
Rebecca is a partner with the firm's personal injury and insurance law practice. She is an experienced civil litigator that represents plaintiffs in state and federal court with claims for personal injury, wrongful death, serious injury, sexual assault, and complex residential and commercial insurance coverage issues.
Robert Jessup ("Robby") is an owner of the firm and a civil trial lawyer, who handles wrongful death, child sexual abuse, serious injury, and insurance claim cases. He has been…
Sheri is a native of North Carolina and received her B.A. in 2015 from North Carolina State University, she received her J.D. from the University of North Carolina School of Law. While attending law school, she served as the Circulation Editor and Staff Member of the North Carolina Journal of International Law. She has articles published on several International Law Issues. Additionally, Sheri has received several awards for Trial and Moot Court Arbitration Competitions.
Sheri focuses her practice on Business as well as Trust and Estate Litigation. Experience Prior to joining Howard Stallings Sheri worked for Legal Aid of North Carolina where she practiced…
Wesley's practice focuses primarily on the areas of business law, including general business counseling, contract negotiation and drafting, and real estate related areas including the purchase and sale of commercial…