Hey Gary, do you like being a lawyer? I have heard that question a number of times over the years, and I generally respond with “ I do, and I have a great gig.” By ”gig” I mean that I've been a solo practitioner for over 27 years, and I get to represent the clients that I want to represent, individuals across North Carolina injured in some type of motor vehicle accident. I enjoy taking over the responsibilities of dealing with the client’s property and personal injury claims so they can concentrate on getting better and feeling less stressed. As a solo practitioner, I have been able to implement the practices to achieve the best attorney-client relationship. For over 27 years I have been the person primarily responsible for handling the client's case from the initial meeting through settlement, and I have been the point of contact when the client has a question, wants to provide an update on their medical condition or treatment, etc. Unlike many personal injury law firms, I do not hand over the responsibility of handling the case or communicating with the client to an inexperienced attorney or a non-lawyer case manager or paralegal. The type of relationship I have with my clients could not occur without the help of my long-time paralegal of 32 years, Kristin Swofford, who provides invaluable assistance with obtaining medical and other documentation to support the clients’ claims, file organization, etc.I use my 37 years of experience to discover all available sources of insurance to cover my client's damages, from liability insurance covering the driver at fault, to unisured motorist coverage and underinsured motorist coverage if necessary.