Government Contracts and Dispute Resolution Lawyer, UVa Fan, Duke Law Grad.

Joined January 2008
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A well-deserved recognition for Andrew Atkins, named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Leaders in the Law list. With a practice spanning some of North Carolina’s most significant construction disputes, leadership in the… cvsoci.al/5OQJ6264?cv=178068…
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Congratulations to our Managing Partner, Byron Kirkland, on being named to the Business North Carolina Power List for the sixth consecutive year! This recognition reflects leadership that goes beyond business results. Since becoming… cvsoci.al/OD81ecjc?cv=178060…
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More than 230 hours of pro bono service. More than 180 expunction petitions reviewed and verified. A stronger, more sustainable Expungements Project for future Wake Forest Law students and clients. These are just some of the reasons Wake… cvsoci.al/qPHAN2lx?cv=178051…
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The risk calculus for recipients of federal funds is changing — and organizations need to take notice. Smith Anderson counsel Michael Anderson was recently interviewed on Federal News Network's The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton… cvsoci.al/Bgo5fDC9?cv=178041…
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Congratulations, Charles Kabugo-Musoke, on being named to Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list, which recognizes standout young leaders who are shaping their organizations and communities. A partner at Smith Anderson, Charles has… cvsoci.al/-pesoR9Y?cv=178034…
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Congratulations to Mike Mitchell and Bart Norman for being recognized by the Triangle Business Journal in its inaugural Triangle Law Awards for their legal excellence in Litigation and Banking and Finance. Beyond their legal influence, both… cvsoci.al/mL-gPBXR?cv=177999…
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From founding leadership to the next generation, Smith Anderson had a meaningful presence at the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA)’s Zoning, Planning and Land Use Section's 20th Anniversary events. ZPLU was founded in 2005 by retired… cvsoci.al/2GMCeChk?cv=177991…
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Congratulations to our Managing Partner, Byron Kirkland, on being named to the Business North Carolina Power List for the sixth consecutive year! This recognition reflects leadership that goes beyond business results. Since becoming… cvsoci.al/Uq9UQR3C?cv=177979…
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A well-deserved recognition for Andrew Atkins, named to North Carolina Lawyers Weekly’s 2026 Leaders in the Law list. With a practice spanning some of North Carolina’s most significant construction disputes, leadership in the… cvsoci.al/0W2u~YrS?cv=177973…
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The risk calculus for recipients of federal funds is changing — and organizations need to take notice. Smith Anderson counsel Michael Anderson was recently interviewed on Federal News Network's The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton… cvsoci.al/wLhk2bHG?cv=177948…
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What starts with uncertainty can turn into lasting leadership. Smith Anderson partner Brian Meacham is featured in UNC’s Carolina Law Magazine in “Building the Carolina Law Family: Brian Meacham’s Journey from Uncertain Student to Alumni… cvsoci.al/nKctL9SB?cv=177852…
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Smith Anderson added six attorneys in Q1, expanding the firm’s capabilities across several strategic practice areas. Sarah Desforges, Brian Ferrell, Andrew Kragie, Jonathan Lewis, Dallin Seguine and Eddie Story each bring distinct experience… cvsoci.al/8xq-1HAW?cv=177826…
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Congratulations, Charles Kabugo-Musoke, on being named to Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 list, which recognizes standout young leaders who are shaping their organizations and communities. A partner at Smith Anderson, Charles has… cvsoci.al/UXG1gSwR?cv=177818…
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The fraud enforcement net is tightening for businesses that receive government funds. A new White House anti-fraud task force and an expanded whistleblower program in the Eastern District of North Carolina point to a more aggressive… cvsoci.al/L2IFsd88?cv=177811…
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Congratulations to Mike Mitchell and Bart Norman for being recognized by the Triangle Business Journal in its inaugural Triangle Law Awards for their legal excellence in Litigation and Banking and Finance. Beyond their legal influence, both… cvsoci.al/vO7lYmAk?cv=177810…
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As the first UNC School of Law dean in modern history to come directly from the practicing bar, Martin Brinkley, a former partner at Smith Anderson and now of counsel with the firm, brought an uncommon path and distinctive style to the… cvsoci.al/zLdVNUgC?cv=177808…
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Nine Smith Anderson attorneys are in the spotlight in Legal 500’s inaugural North Carolina Elite rankings. Our attorneys are recognized in Commercial Disputes, Corporate and M&A, Finance and Restructuring, Intellectual Property and Real… cvsoci.al/JUBmvZXp?cv=177801…
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At Smith Anderson, serving veterans and our military is not just part of our community work, it is part of who we are. That commitment was on full display at the Angus Barn Pavilion, where the Veterans Life Center Salute raised more than… cvsoci.al/eZx11IO9?cv=177800…
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Congratulations to Mike Mitchell and Bart Norman for being recognized by the Triangle Business Journal in its inaugural Triangle Law Awards for their legal excellence in Litigation and Banking and Finance. Beyond their legal influence, both… cvsoci.al/0EjYfRnD?cv=177800…
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Congratulations to Michael Mitchell and Bart Norman for being named to the Triangle Business Journal’s inaugural 2026 Triangle Law Awards. In a standout showing, Smith Anderson is the only firm with two attorneys honored! The recognition… cvsoci.al/OVIFOgmK?cv=177583…
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