Meet the Team
Brian S. Demidovich, Attorney
Birth date: July 31, 1968
Birth Place: Youngstown, Ohio
Education:
- B.S.A.S., Youngstown State University, Cum Laude Honors, 1992
- J.D., Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, 2000
Professional Affiliations:
- North Carolina Bar Association, Member since 2004
- Wake County Bar Association, Member since 2004
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Member since 2004
- North Carolina State Bar, Licensed since March 20, 2004
Background:
Brian Demidovich is the Managing Member of The Law Corner. Brian has lived in Raleigh, North Carolina since January 2001 when he started his legal career in corporate contract, merger and acquisition law with SpectraSite Communications in Cary, NC. After three years of uncertainty with SpectraSite ’s future, Brian and two attorneys decided to form a law practice together where Brian focused on matters involving all areas of family law, general contract litigation, traffic and estate planning. Of the three attorneys, Brian was known as "the one who goes to court". After a couple years, Brian decided to branch off on his own and take control of his own destiny and The Law Corner was created in October 2006.
When Brian was a second year law student he worked for a small law firm until he graduated in December 2000. The firm focused entirely on family law and Brian was the senior partner’s law clerk. The firm was all about litigation. Brian drafted discovery & motions, prepared subpoenas, interviewed witnesses, compiled trial notebooks and he sat second chair in the courtroom often. Brian describes this time as a grueling and invaluable experience. He says "they pushed me further than I thought I could go, I will always remember my clerkship and be grateful for the tools that I acquired early in my career." With Brian’s earlier work experience in social work behind him, he says "Family law comes natural to me, I understand what they are going through and what they need. Sometimes it has nothing to do with being a lawyer. You have to wear many hats."
Brian’s litigation experience began his second year of law school as described above. It just so happened to be in the area of family law. When Brian and his two former partners joined forces, Brian was the firms "court house attorney" and took over all of the firms litigation. Brian is very comfortable in the courtroom. He doesn’t mind if he spends the majority of the day in the courthouse. He says that he would be described by his colleagues as an attorney who takes a no nonsense approach to his cases. He thoroughly knows the facts, understands the law and is a strong advocate in the courtroom, especially on cross examination. There is nothing like a good trial, the strategy, the stress, the adrenaline and execution.
Estate planning is an area that Brian took a particular interest in law school. He devotes most of his time in self education in estate planning and family law. Brian firmly knows that everyone needs affordable estate planning and more needs to be done in educating the public about estate planning.
If you want to know more about Brian, please give him a call. He is an open minded person and is a straight shooter with his advice and opinions. You will enjoy your time with him. Take a look at his testimonials.
Elizabeth S. Gold, Attorney
Birth Place: Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Education:
North Carolina State University
B.A., Cum Laude
North Carolina Central University School of Law
J.D.
Professional Affiliations:
- Wake County Bar Association
- North Carolina Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Background:
Elizabeth “Betsy” Gold was born aboard Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. As a military dependent, she grew up in several different towns, but attended middle and high school in Jacksonville, NC. Mrs. Gold graduated from North Carolina State University with a B.A. in Communication. After graduation, she began her legal career as a paralegal for a small firm in Morehead City, NC. After learning the law as a paralegal for a few years, she attended North Carolina Central University School of Law, obtaining her Juris Doctor. After her first year of academic study at law school, Mrs. Gold served as an intern for the Onslow County District Attorney’s Office. Mrs. Gold later served as an intern for a private practice in Wilmington, NC, where she focused primarily on estate and guardianship work.
Since joining The Law Corner, Mrs. Gold has focused her practice primarily on family law and estate planning. She is dedicated to helping her clients find a fair result to their cases, and is committed to producing a work product that is comprehensive and tailored to her clients’ needs.
If you want to know more about Betsy, please give us a call today. She is open-minded and willing to help you with your legal needs. You are sure to enjoy your time with her.
AnnMarie N. Green, North Carolina Certified Paralegal / Office Manager
Birth Place: Champaign, IL
Education:
Meredith College: ABA-Approved Paralegal Certification Program, 2010
Eastern Illinois University: BS in Psychology and Sociology, 2009
Background:
AnnMarie was born in Central Illinois and moved to Raleigh, NC in 2010 after receiving her Bachelors Degree at Eastern Illinois University. While completing her bachelors degree, AnnMarie did an internship with Illinois Coalition for Community Services where she worked with juveniles who were tangled up in the legal system. This is when she decided to pursue a career in the legal field. AnnMarie moved to Raleigh and joined the team at The Law Corner while attending the Meredith College Paralegal Program. She graduated from the program in May, 2011 and has since received her N.C. State Bar Paralegal Certification.
Contact the office today and she will be able to connect you with the attorney that would be best suited to assist you with your legal needs.
Valerie M. Hall, North Carolina Certified Paralegal
Birth Place: Dallas, TX
Education:
Meredith College: ABA-Approved Paralegal Certification Program, 2010
Appalachian State University: BS Criminal Justice, 2009
Background:
Valerie was born in Dallas, TX and moved to Raleigh, NC in 1997. She attended Needham Broughton High School and graduated in 2005. Valerie attended Appalachian State University in Boone, NC and graduated with a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice in 2009. While in Boone, Valerie was an intern at a small Criminal law Firm. as an intern, Valerie learned the basic fundamentals and essential skills necessary to be an efficient Paralegal and she decided to seek further education in the legal field. Valerie enrolled in the Meredith College’s ABA – Approved Paralegal Certification Program in August 2009. While attending night classes at Meredith College, Valerie worked as a full-time employee at a large Collections Law Firm in Raleigh, Valerie graduated from Meredith in May of 2010 and sought to find a Paralegal position in the Family Law field.
Since joining The Law Corner as Brian Demidovich’s Paralegal, Valerie has received her N.C. State Bar Paralegal Certification.