Our Attorneys

Randall C. Place

    Mr. Place is in-charge of the firm's securities and commodities litigation practice.  He has extensive experience in this area including numerous trials, mediations, and settlements of claims on behalf of his clients. 

    In addition to his law practice, Mr. Place has the unique perspective of having practical experience as a regulator formerly working for the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD n/k/a FINRA).  Additionally, Mr. Place worked at a large broker-dealer for many years and formerly held multiple securities licenses.  Mr. Place also worked as a research analyst and travelled throughout the country conducting due diligence of mutual funds.  He also worked for an investment advisory firm.

Academic Credentials

• B.B.A. Finance from Western Michigan University

• J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School (cum laude)

• LL.M. from Georgetown University Law School in Securities and Financial Regulation

Bar Admissions:

• Florida, North Carolina

Sara E. Hanley

    Sara Hanley graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political
Science from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.  She received her legal training at Nova Southeastern University, graduating summa cum laude (with highest honors).  Throughout her legal career Sara has dedicated numerous hours to the community by working on both political campaigns as well as providing legal services to indigent clients through Legal Aid.   

Bar Admissions:

• North Carolina

• Certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Legal Intern

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• North Carolina Bar Association Member

• North Carolina Bar Association Family Law Section

Who We Are

Our Firm Practices in the Following Areas of Law:

Securities Litigation;

Commodities Litigation;

Family Law;

Civil Litigation;

Wills and Trusts;

Business Entities