Accepts Credit Cards

(Main Office)

At Tin, Fulton, Walker & Owen, PLLC, we believe in personalized client service. Our clients expect and are entitled to superior professionalism, accessibility and efficiency. The firm has achieved the highest rating for legal ability in Martindale-Hubbell. We are pleased to be distinguished as one of Charlotte's leading law firms. We are also honored to be included in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Our lawyers are individuals, each with his or her own set of skills and experiences. In our togetherness and in our diversity, we comprise an effective team of attorneys driven by a goal of providing exemplary service to clients.

Statement of Practice

Tin, Fulton, Walker and Owen, PLLC practices in the following areas of law: Civil and Criminal Litigation in all State and Federal Courts, Criminal Law, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Drug Crimes, White Collar Crimes, Criminal Conspiracy, Criminal Forfeiture, Sex Crimes, Homicide, DWI/DUI, Traffic Violations, Drivers License Suspension, Expungements, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Automobile Accidents, Trucking Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip and Fall, Premises Liability, Insurance Coverage Issues, Insurance Defense, Business Litigation, Civil Rights, Immigration Law, Deportation, Removal Proceedings, Surety Law, Surety Bonds, Appellate Practice.

Rate Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Fixed Fees Available
Accepts Major Credit Cards

• Visa
• MasterCard
• American Express
• Discover

Address

301 East Park Avenue
Charlotte, NC 28203, (Mecklenburg Co.)

Phone

Phone: 704-338-1220
Fax: 704-338-1312

Website

http://www.tinfulton.com

ATTORNEYS

Noell P. Tin (Managing Member) born Columbus, Ohio, August 9, 1968; admitted to bar, 1994, North Carolina and U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina; 1995, U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina; 1996, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; 2000, U.S. Supreme Court; 2001, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina. Education: Miami University (B.A., Political Science, 1990); Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 1993). Business North Carolina Legal Elite, 2006—; North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2008—; Best Lawyers in America, 2010. Member: 26th Judicial District; Mecklenburg County Bar; North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Advocates For Justice; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Reported Cases: United States v. Promise, 255 F.3d 150 (4th Cir. 2001) (en banc); United States v. Brown, 202 F.3d 691 (4th Cir. 2000); United States v. Rhynes, 196 F.3d 207 (4th Cir. 1999); United States v.Sampson, 140 F.3d 585 (4th Cir. 1998); Thompson v. Three Guys Furniture Co., 469 S.E.2d 583 (N.C. App. 1996). Practice Areas: Criminal Defense; Felonies; White Collar Crime; Trial Practice; Appellate Practice.Email: Noell P. Tin

Shirley L. Fulton (Member) admitted to bar, 1981, North Carolina. Education: North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (B.S., 1977); Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1980); Queens University, Mccoll School of Business (M.B.A., 1988). Former Senior Resident, Superior Court Judge, 26th Judicial District. Member, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools Foundation. Chair, Board of Trustees, Charlotte Law School. Co-Chair, United Agenda for Children in Mecklenburg County. Member: 26th Judicial District; Mecklenburg County Bar (Past President); North Carolina State Bar. Practice Areas: Contracts; Business Law; Real Estate; Successions; Litigation; Alternative Dispute Resolution.Email: Shirley L. Fulton

Nancy E. Walker (Member) born Charlotte, North Carolina, January 7, 1962; admitted to bar, 1988, North Carolina and U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina. Education: Wake Forest University (B.A., 1984; J.D., 1988). Business Editor, Wake Forest Law Review, 1987-1988. Member: 26th Judicial District; Mecklenburg County Bar (Member, Board of Directors, 2005-2008); North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Bar Association; North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys; North Carolina Gay Advocacy Legal Alliance. Reported Cases: Burlington Ins. Co. v. Fisherman's Bass Circuit, Inc., 165 N.C. App 439 (2004); Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Rozell, 2002 COA 02-387 (2002); Lassiter v. English, 126 N.C. App. 498 (1997); North Carolina Farm Bureau v. Bost, 126 N.C. App. 42 (1997). Practice Areas: Civil Litigation; Personal Injury; Wrongful Death; Automobile Accidents ; Trucking Accidents; Motorcycle Accidents; Boating Accidents; Slip and Fall; Premises Liability; Insurance Defense; Insurance Coverage Issues; Trucking Defense; Business Litigation; Appellate Practice; Criminal Litigation.Email: Nancy E. Walker

C. Melissa Owen (Member) born Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 17, 1974; admitted to bar, 1999, Pennsylvania and U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania; 2002, North Carolina and U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina; 2006, U.S. District Court, Middle District of North Carolina. Education: Miami University (B.A., English, 1996); Duquesne University School of Law (J.D., 1999). Member: 26th Judicial District; Mecklenburg County Bar; North Carolina State Bar; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; North Carolina Advocates For Justice; American Inns of Court (Board Member, 1999-2002). Practice Areas: Criminal Law; White Collar Crime; Federal Criminal Law.Email: C. Melissa Owen

Stephen Luke Largess (Attorney) born Newport, Rhode Island; admitted to bar, 1990, North Carolina. Education: Duke University (B.A., 1979); University of North Carolina (J.D., 1990). Member: 26th Judicial District; Mecklenburg County Bar; North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Bar Association; North Carolina Advocates For Justice (President, Board of Directors of North Carolina Legal Education Assistance Foundation, 1989-2008). Reported Cases: Jones v. Graham County Bd of Ed., 677 SE2d 171 (2009); Bailey v. Kennedy, 349 F3d. 731 (4th Cir. 2003); Reed v. Buckeye Fire Equipment, 241 Fed. Appx. 917 (2007); Craig v. Asheville City Bd. of Education, 543 SE 2d. 186 (NC App. 2001); Belk v. Charlotte Mecklenburg Bd. of Education, 233 F2d. 32 (4th Cir. 2000) (vacated for rehearing en Banc); Boring v. Buncombe County Bd of Ed., 136 F3d 364, (4th Cir. 1998); State v. Lineberger 115 N.C. App. 687, 446 SE2d 375 (1994). Languages: Some Spanish. Practice Areas: General Civil Litigation; Education Law; Employment Law; Civil Rights.Email: Stephen Luke Largess

Matthew G. Pruden (Attorney) born Charlotte, North Carolina, September 7, 1975.; admitted to bar, 2004, North Carolina. Education: Guillford College (B.S. Justice and Policy Studies 1998); Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D. 2004).. Member: 26th Judicial District; Mecklenburg County Bar; North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Bar Association; National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers; North Carolina Advocates For Justice. Practice Areas: Criminal Law; Felonies; Federal Criminal Law; Criminal Appeals.Email: Matthew G. Pruden

W. Rob Heroy (Attorney) born Greensboro, North Carolina; admitted to bar, 2006, North Carolina; U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina. Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., Economics, 2003; J.D., with honors, 2006). Member: 26th Judicial District; Mecklenburg County Bar; North Carolina State Bar; North Carolina Advocates for Justice; American Immigration Lawyers Association. Languages: Spanish. Practice Areas: Criminal Defense; Immigration Law; DUI/DWI; Extradition; Federal Criminal Law; Felonies; Habeas Corpus; Misdemeanors; Traffic Violations; Weapons Charges; Criminal Appeals; Sex Crimes; Drugs and Narcotics; Deportation; Removal Proceedings; Surety Bonds; Surety Law; Drivers License Suspensions; Criminal Forfeiture.Email: W. Rob Heroy