Michael A. DeMayo
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Michael A. DeMayo is an American attorney who founded and is CEO of DeMayo Law Offices, LLP.[1] DeMayo's activism and approach to law focuses on personal injury and complex mass torts, with an additional emphasis on Camp Lejeune Litigation.[citation needed]
DeMayo established DeMayo Law Offices, LLP after graduating from law school at the University of North Carolina. He also graduated cum laude from Wake Forest in 1987 and his approach to law has been characterized by a commitment to justice and equality, specifically people over profits.[citation needed]
Career
[edit]DeMayo Law Offices, LLP has advocated on behalf of individuals suffering from catastrophic personal injuries, economic losses, and wrongful deaths due to negligence.[citation needed] Recently, this included a $12 million settlement for the death of a North Carolina businessman.[citation needed]
According to National Trial Lawyers, DeMayo has represented a wide array of clients, including those involved in automobile accidents, medical device litigation, and workers' compensation claims. His firm has assisted over 132,000 clients, achieving over $1 billion in total verdicts and settlements.[2][clarification needed]
He has overseen the expansion of DeMayo Law Offices, LLP, growing the team to include over 120 legal professionals.[citation needed] The firm's main office is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, with additional offices in Hickory and Monroe, NC.[3]
Disciplinary action
[edit]The Charlotte Observer reported in 2023 that the North Carolina State Bar association had admonished DeMayo multiple times over many years, and disciplined DeMayo after having placed him on probation for two years following issues dating to 1999.[4][5] DeMayo denied breaching any rules of professional conduct.[4][5] On appeal, the 2023 disciplinary action was reversed.[6][7]
Philanthropy
[edit]DeMayo is committed to programs addressing underage drinking and driving, and supporting various charitable initiatives.[unreliable source?][8] Motivated by the impact of drinking and driving incidents, he founded the "Arrive Alive®" program in 2003 to educate teenagers about the dangers and consequences of this issue.[citation needed]
DeMayo Law Offices, LLP says it has awarded over $737,000 in college scholarships through the Michael A. DeMayo Arrive Alive Scholarship over the past 20 years.[9] Annually, the firm grants fifteen $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors who develop creative projects or essays on preventing underage drinking and driving, emphasizing the importance of responsible decision-making among teenagers.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ DeMayo, Michael A. (13 March 2018). "How I Work: Michael A. DeMayo, CEO of the Law Offices of Michael A. DeMayo". Axios (Interview). Interviewed by Williams, Ted. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ "The National Trial Lawyers Top 100". thenationaltriallawyers.org. Retrieved 5 January 2024.
- ^ "DeMayo Law Offices Award 20+ Scholarships in 11 Counties". Business Wire (Press release). 14 March 2023. Retrieved 22 December 2023.
- ^ a b Gordon, Michael (23 February 2023). "State Bar again cites prominent Charlotte attorney Michael DeMayo for improper conduct". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ a b Gordon, Michael (21 February 2023). "First, Michael DeMayo's law firm overpaid her by $5K, then it threatened her with arrest". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ Coin, Julia (22 February 2024). "In 8th run-in with State Bar, Charlotte attorney who shared false drama avoids suspension". The Charlotte Observer. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ "North Carolina State Bar v. DeMayo (2024)". findlaw.com. 10 February 2024. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ [dead link]"Michael A. DeMayo Recognized as a 2023 Leader in Law". Yahoo! Finance. 8 June 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
- ^ a b DeMayo, Michael (6 March 2024). "The Arrive Alive scholarship program sponsored by Demayo Law". wcnc.com (Interview). Interviewed by WCNC Charlotte. Retrieved 8 March 2024.
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