Professional Negligence Section

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With nearly 200 active members from across North Carolina, our Section fosters collaboration at every level, creating a dynamic environment for sharing insights, strategies, and experience.

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As one of the largest Sections within NCAJ, our diverse statewide membership strengthens our collective knowledge and reinforces our commitment to professional excellence.

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Executive Committee Leadership | 2025-2026
Chair 
Will Elam | Elam & Rousseaux, PLLC 
Vice Chair 
Anna Kalarites | Pishko Kalarites Lawyers
Secretary  
John Holton | Miller Monroe & Plyer
Immediate Past Chair 
Justin Holoman | Daniel, Holoman & Associates LLP
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair 
Matthew Berthold | Brown Moore & Associates, PLLC
Education Co-Chair 
Kristen Beightol | Edwards Beightol, LLC
Education Co-Chair 
Bailey Melvin | The Melvin Law Firm
Legal Affairs Chair
John Taylor | John Taylor Law Firm, PLLC 
Legislative Co- Chair 
Lauren McAndrew | Blanchard, Miller, Lewis & Isley, P.A.
Legislative Co- Chair 
Lauren Newton | Tin Fulton Walker & Owen
Membership Co-Chair 
Matt Mariani | Bell Legal Group
Membership Co-Chair 
Elizabeth Todd | Todd Law Offices, PLLC

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