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Bo Thompson and Suzanne Walker Named 2013 Legal Elite Young Guns
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| Bo Thompson |
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| Suzanne Walker |
RALEIGH, N.C. (January 31, 2013) ─ Yates, McLamb & Weyher, L.L.P., a Raleigh, North Carolina-based litigation firm, announces today that Bo Thompson and Suzanne Walker have been selected as 2013 Legal Elite Young Guns by Business North Carolina magazine. The honor recognizes the best attorneys in North Carolina under the age of 40.“The Legal Elite Young Gun distinction is confirmation of Bo and Suzanne’s commitment to excellence on behalf of our clients, as well as their integrity in the practice of law,” says Dan McLamb, YMW founding partner and member of the Legal Elite Hall of Fame.
This is the second consecutive year Thompson has earned this distinction. A partner with the firm, he joined YMW in 2004. Thompson focuses his practice on medical and legal malpractice defense, as well as other complex civil litigation. He is a member of the Lawyers Weekly inaugural class of “Emerging Legal Leader” and is a “Rising Star” defense lawyer according toNorth Carolina Super Lawyers magazine. In addition to his litigation practice, Thompson is currently serving a three-year term on the North Carolina Chief Justice’s Commission on Professionalism.
Walker joined Yates, McLamb & Weyher, L.L.P. in 2011. She currently concentrates her practice in medical malpractice and nursing home liability defense. She received her J.D. from the Norman A. Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University in 2007.
Each year, Business North Carolina sends ballot notices to every member of the N.C. State Bar living in North Carolina. The ballot asks one simple question: Of the Tar Heel lawyers whose work you have observed firsthand, whom would you rate as among the current best in their field of practice? Voters are not allowed to vote for themselves. They may select members of their firm, only if they pick out-of-firm lawyers in the same category, with the latter votes weighted more heavily. The top vote-getter in each category becomes a member of Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite Hall of Fame and is ineligible to win again. A complete list of winners is available in Business North Carolina’s January 2013 issue and online athttp://tinyurl.com/2013LegalElite.
About Yates, McLamb & Weyher, L.L.P.:
Formed in 1983, Yates, McLamb & Weyher represents civil litigation defendants in cases focusing on medical malpractice, professional and general liability, construction litigation, products liability, insurance coverage and auto negligence. Founding partners Dan J. McLamb and Barbara B. Weyher shared a vision and built a firm characterized by legal expertise and skill, tenacity in defense of their clients’ interests, and civility and professionalism in the practice of law. Today the firm has 30 lawyers. Visit www.ymwlaw.com for more information.
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Nonresidential Construction Index Continues to Rise
NRCI = 58.1
RALEIGH, N.C. (February 12, 2013) – FMI (www.fminet.com), the largest provider of management consulting and investment banking to the engineering and construction industry, announces the release of The 2013 First Quarter Nonresidential Construction Index report. The NRCI of 58.1 is a 2.6-point improvement over the fourth quarter of 2012.
The improvement reflect fundamental bright spots in the economy. “Optimistic but not bullish” is the way one panelist described his outlook on hiring for his company in 2013. Reflective of this is that 45 percent of NRCI panelists expect to increase full-time direct employees by as much as 5 percent. Most noting that hiring will be based on current staff reaching a level of consistently over full work capacity. Only 9 percent report that they expect to decrease the number of full-time direct employees.
In addition, NRCI panelists are slightly more optimistic than last year at this time for growth in nonresidential construction. Nearly 50 percent expect modest growth for 2013, with 18.4 percent predicting that industry growth for the year could reach as high as five percent. However, backlogs for NRCI panelists are unchanged, holding steady at a median of 9 months.
To download a copy of the full report, click here. For reprint permission or to schedule an interview with the author, please contact Sarah Vizard Avallone at 919.785.9221 or savallone@fminet.com.
About FMI:
FMI is the largest provider of management consulting, investment banking and research to the engineering and construction industry. We work in all segments of the industry providing clients with value-added business solutions, including:
- Strategy Development
- Market Research and Business Development
- Leadership and Talent Development
- Project and Process Improvement
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Financial Consulting
- Compensation Data and Consulting
- Risk Management Consulting
Founded by Dr. Emol A. Fails in 1953, FMI has professionals in offices across the U.S. FMI delivers innovative, customized solutions to contractors; construction materials producers, manufacturers and suppliers of building materials and equipment, owners and developers, engineers and architects, utilities, and construction industry trade associations. FMI is an advisor you can count on to build and maintain a successful business, from your leadership to your site managers. For more information, visit www.fminet.com.
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YMW Partner Named Treasurer of NC ASHRM for a Third Term
RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 4, 2012) ─ Yates, McLamb & Weyher, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based litigation firm, announces today that firm partner Jason Newton will serve a third term as treasurer of the North Carolina Chapter of the American Society of Hospital Risk Managers. Newton was first elected in 2008 for a two-year term, was re-elected in 2010 and again this year. NC ASHRM has more than 300 active members.
Newton is a graduate of the Wake Forest University School of Law. He focuses his practice on medical malpractice defense and medical board proceedings. A significant portion of his practice has been devoted to the defense of healthcare providers in catastrophic injury cases.
About Yates, McLamb & Weyher, L.L.P.:
Formed in 1983, Yates, McLamb & Weyher represents civil litigation defendants in cases focusing on medical malpractice, professional and general liability, construction litigation, products liability, insurance coverage and auto negligence. Founding partners Dan J. McLamb and Barbara B. Weyher shared a vision and built a firm characterized by legal expertise and skill, tenacity in defense of their clients’ interests, and civility and professionalism in the practice of law. Today the firm has 30 lawyers.
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Hunt Library at N.C. State Reduces Energy Use by 30%
RALEIGH, N.C. (January 31, 2013) — The Hunt Library on the campus of North Carolina State University opened Jan. 2, 2013. To heat and cool the facility, engineers from Affiliated Engineers partnered with Brady to design a system that uses 30 percent less energy than conventional systems. The result is two custom outside air units with dual energy recovery wheels supplying conditioned outside air to 456 chilled beam radiant panels.
Chilled-beam technology has been in use for more than 20 years across Europe. The chilled beam has no moving parts. It uses hot-and cold-water coils to heat or cool the air sent from the outside air units. One of Brady’s first forays in chilled-beam technology is the Raleigh Transit Center complex in 2009. The successful operation of that system for more than three years helped make the decision that chilled beams would be good for the new library.
“The Hunt Library is a signature building for N.C. State University,” says JD Howard, one of two project engineers from Brady. “This library will redefine the way people think a library should feel and function.” Howard goes on to say, “The flexibility of the chilled beam concept allows for the efficient heating and cooling of almost any type of space, regardless of shape, size or usage. It also is flexible in appearance. At Hunt Library, we spent a good amount of time adjusting the standard chilled beam design to achieve the look the designers desired. In doing so, the chilled beams actually blend into the space as an architectural element.”
Mechanical contractor company John J. Kirlin, LLC installed the equipment working with Brady project manager Adam Sippel. The system of chilled beams was actually commissioned into operation in July of 2012. This early commissioning not only proved the effectiveness of the system to operate in the extreme heat and humidity of North Carolina summers, it provided a comfortable work environment for the staff tasked with the responsibility of loading in the collection of 1.5 million items that make up the library’s inventory.
About Brady:
Brady is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina with locations in Raleigh, Durham, Fayetteville, Wilmington and Charlotte. Founded in 1962 by Chairman Don Brady, the company remains a family owned enterprise, today employing 328 associates. The company works with building owners, facility managers, developers, architects, engineers and contractors providing sustainable, comprehensive building solutions for commercial and industrial facilities. Brady provides customers with a diverse range of HVAC and building solutions including building automation, energy conservation, green design, performance contracts, access controls, security, mechanical systems, parts and supplies, as well as world-class technical support. For more information, visit www.bradyservices.com or call (800) 849-1915.
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