The American Bar Foundation has elected Mike Wells, Sr. into "The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation" in recognition of his outstanding dedication to the welfare of the community, the traditions of the profession, and the advancement of the objectives of The American Bar Association.
Ellis "Bo" Drew will be speaking at the "Plaintiff's Personal Injury from Start to Finish" seminar in Greensboro, NC at the Clarion Hotel Greensboro Airport on September 29, 2010 at 8:30am. Some of the main points of the seminar include: Understanding the Law of Damage, Basics of Civil Practice and Procedure, Ethical Considerations for the Plaintiff's Attorney, Statutes Which Affect Liability Evaluation, Personal Injury Settlements and Trial of the Plaintiff's Personal Injury Case.
In June of 2010, R. Michael Wells, Jr. was elected as the Young Lawyers Representative from NC to the American Bar Association at a statewide meeting in Wilmington, NC. He is one of only 34 other members, nation wide.
R. Michael Wells, Sr., has been selected as a Fellow of the American Bar Association Foundation. The American Bar Association Foundation is a select group of United States and international legal professionals selected by their peers because of their leadership and contribution to the profession of law.
R. Michael Wells, Sr., has been elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United Way of Forsyth County for 2010.
Super Lawyers magazine named R. Michael Wells, Jr., as a "Rising Star" for 2010 in the area of Civil Litigation Defense. The North Carolina "Rising Star" list features outstanding young lawyers from across the state. The selection process includes peer nomination and independent research of candidates. Only 2.5% of all attorneys under the age of 40 are selected for this distinction. (Selection criteria is available at www.superlawyers.com)
On January 14, 2010, Bob Porter received the "Affiliate of the Year" award for Outstanding Service and Participation for the year 2009 by the Board of Directors, Winston-Salem Mortgage Lenders Association.