Attorneys
The attorneys at 224 Dick Street
Two attorneys, one office, and a paralegal who has been in the building for nearly thirty years. When you call, you reach the people who will read your file and stand up in court for you.
Licensed 1980
Carl L. Britt, Jr.
Attorney at Law. In private practice in Cumberland County since he moved to Fayetteville.
- Raised
- Fairmont, North Carolina
- Education
- B.A. in History, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. J.D., Campbell University School of Law.
- Licensed
- North Carolina, 1980. In private practice in Cumberland County since that year.
- Courts
- State and Federal Court. Argued before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Federal Appellate Courts.
- Focus
- Personal injury plaintiff litigation and North Carolina criminal defense.
Carl was born and raised in Fairmont, North Carolina, studied history at Chapel Hill, and earned his law degree at Campbell University. He moved to Fayetteville in 1980 and has practiced in Cumberland County ever since. Over that time he has worked in many areas of North Carolina law, including Federal law.
He is a trial attorney who has tried cases in State and Federal Court and argued before the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Federal Appellate Courts. Today his practice centers on personal injury plaintiff litigation and North Carolina criminal defense.
Licensed 2019
Zachary D. McLaurin
Attorney at Law. Former Assistant Public Defender and Assistant District Attorney, Cumberland County.
- Raised
- Fayetteville, North Carolina
- Education
- B.S. in Business with a minor in History, University of North Carolina at Wilmington. J.D., North Carolina Central School of Law.
- Licensed
- North Carolina, 2019. With the firm since 2024.
- Courts
- Multiple jury trials in Superior Court. Cumberland County as Assistant Public Defender, then Assistant District Attorney.
- Focus
- Personal injury plaintiff litigation, with a criminal and traffic background.
Zachary was born and raised in Fayetteville. He studied business and history at UNC Wilmington and earned his law degree at North Carolina Central School of Law. He began as an Assistant Public Defender in Cumberland County, held that position until 2021, and then served as an Assistant District Attorney under District Attorney William West.
On both sides of the aisle he defended and prosecuted traffic violations, driving while impaired offenses, assaults, death by motor vehicle, and many other misdemeanor and felony cases. Since joining the firm in 2024 he has worked on personal injury plaintiff cases, tried multiple jury trials in Superior Court, and advocated for clients in settlement negotiations, medical records review and court filings. For a ticket or an arrest, see traffic tickets and DWI and DUI.
Myra Carberry, paralegal
Paralegal of the Year, Cumberland County Bar Association.
Myra has been a member of the firm's legal team for nearly 30 years, supporting the attorneys and the clients who call the office. The Cumberland County Bar Association named her its Paralegal of the Year.
“Ms. Myra was awesome to work with. She showed compassion and empathy towards my mother in law after her accident.”
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