Howard Stallings Law Firm

Business Law | Serving New Bern, NC
252-606-5020For those working through a Business issue in the New Bern, North Carolina area, Howard Stallings Law Firm can be your partner in law.
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More than 40 years of representing clients across North Carolina.
Since 1983, Howard Stallings Law Firm has provided award-winning legal counsel to clients involved in civil litigation, including personal injury, wrongful death, eminent domain, estate disputes, and business matters, and in commercial real estate and business transactions.
Whether you are involved in a legal conflict or a transactional matter, you can rely on our experienced team to help get results.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Business Law
- Civil & Commercial Litigation
- Employment Law
- Estate Planning & Litigation
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Planning
- Eminent Domain
Call 919-576-9272 today to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney James B. Angell
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina State Bar, 1985
Education:
- The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1985
- J.D.
- The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1979
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- North Carolina Bar Association, CLE Committee, Member, (2004 to 2017)
- Board of Directors, North Carolina State Bar Board of Specialization, Member, (2008 to 2015)
- Chapter 7 Trustee Panel, Eastern District of North Carolina, Member, (2003 to present)
- Chapter 7 Trustee Panel, Middle District of North Carolina, Member, (2017 to present)
Attorney Beth Ferebee Atkins
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina State Bar
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
Education:
- University of Virginia School of Law, 1985
- J.D.
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1982
- B.S.
Attorney Kathleen B. Coyle
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina State Bar, 2005
- Eastern Federal District of North Carolina
Education:
- University of North Carolina School of Law
- J.D.
- Smith College
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- North Carolina Bar Association, Member
- American Bar Association, Member
Attorney Brooke L. Dalrymple
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina State Bar
Education:
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2007
- J.D.
- Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, 2004
- B.A.
Attorney B. Joan Davis
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina State Bar
Education:
- University of North Carolina Law School
- Juris Doctor
- Honors: With Honors
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- International Council of Shopping Centers
- NC Bar Association
- Wake County Bar Association
- NC Bar Association of Woman Attorneys
- NC Advocates for Justice
Attorney I. Allan From
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina State Bar
- South Carolina State Bar
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- United States District Court of South Carolina
- United States Tax Court
- United States Court of Claims
Education:
- Taxation, Georgetown University, 1976
- L.L.M.
- University of South Carolina Law School, 1975
- J.D.
- George Washington University, 1972
- B.B.A.
Attorney Kenneth C. Haywood
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina State Bar
Education:
- Wake Forest University School of Law, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1992
- J.D.
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 1989
- B.A.
- Major: Political Science
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- North Carolina Bar Association, 1992 – Present
- North Carolina Bar Association, Chair of Zoning, Planning and Land Use Section, 2010 – Present
- North Carolina Bar Association, Vice Chair of Zoning, Planning and Land Use Section, 2009 – 2010
- North Carolina Bar Association, Real Property Section
- North Carolina Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Wake County Bar Association, 1992 – Present
- Wake County Bar Association, Bench Bar Committee, 2001 – 2003, 2011-2012
- Wake County Bar Association, Professionalism Committee, 2000 – 2003
- Wake County Bar Association, Bar Candidate Interview Committee, 2011 – 2012
- Wake County Real Property Lawyers Association, 1992 – Present
- Wake County Real Property Lawyers Association, President, 2011 – 2012
- Wake County Real Property Lawyers Association, Vice President, 2010 – 2011
Attorney Robert H. Jessup
Bar Admissions:
- Supreme Court of the United States
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
- United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
- North Carolina Supreme Court
- North Carolina Court of Appeals
- All North Carolina Superior and District Courts
Education:
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2011
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2008
- B.A.
- Honors: cum laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- National Crime Victims Bar Association
- American Association for Justice
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Wake County Bar Association
Attorney Linda Baugher Malone
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina
Education:
- Wake Forest University, 2007
- J.D.
- Wake Forest University, 2004
- M.S.A.
- Major: Accountancy
- B.S.
- Major: Analytical Finance
- M.S.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- North Carolina Bar Association, Member
Attorney Brian E. Moore
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina
Education:
- Campbell University School of Law, 1999
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1996
- B.A.
Attorney Douglas D. Noreen
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina
Education:
- George Washington University, 2010
- J.D.
- Davidson College, 2007
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- North Carolina Chapter of the ALS Association, Board of Directors
Attorney Joseph H. Stallings
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina
Education:
- University of North Carolina School of Law, 1975
- J.D.
- Honors: With Honors
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1972
- B.A.
Attorney Rebecca Huffman Ugolick
Bar Admissions:
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- All Federal District Courts within the State of North Carolina
- All North Carolina State Courts, including the North Carolina Court of Appeals and North Carolina Supreme Court
Education:
- North Carolina Central University
- Juris Doctor
- West Virginia University
- Bachelor's Degree
- Honors: cum laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- North Carolina Bar Association
Attorney Sheri Dickson
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina State Bar, 2019
- Eastern Federal District of North Carolina
Education:
- University of North Carolina School of Law
- J.D.
- North Carolina State University, 2015
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Wake County Bar Association
- North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys
Attorney Emily Langhenry Rine
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina State Bar, 2020
- Illinois, 2014
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Education:
- Loyola University Chicago School of Law, 2014
- Honors: cum laude
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- Major: Journalism
- Minor: English
Attorney Wesley A. Stewart
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina
Education:
- Campbell University School of Law, 2021
- J.D.
- Honors: magna cum laude
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2016
- B.A.
Attorney Brooke E. Webber
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina
Education:
- Campbell University School of Law
- Honors: cum laude
Attorney Allison Pickle
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina
Education:
- Elon University School of Law, 2021
- Juris Doctor
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro, 2019
- Bachelor's Degree
- Major: Psychology
Attorney Lee Rodio
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina State Bar, 2023
Education:
- University of North Carolina School of Law, 2023
- J.D.
- Duke University, 2020
- B.A.
- Major: Public Policy
- Major: History
Attorney Jake Garris
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina State Bar
- United States District and Bankruptcy Courts, Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts
Education:
- Campbell University School of Law, 2015
- J.D.
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 2011
- B.A.
- Major: Sociology
- Major: Management and Society
- Minor: History
Attorney Claudia Barceló
Bar Admissions:
- North Carolina
Education:
- Florida International University
- Major: Philosophy
- Major: European Intellectual History
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:

James B. Angell
This attorney practices in North Carolina and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
Practice Area | Year |
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Business Bankruptcy | Since 2013 |