Gray, Layton, Kersh, Solomon, Furr & Smith, P.A.

09/27/2024

Due to inclement weather and power outages, our office will be closed today.

04/21/2022

Congratulations to GLK attorney TJ Solomon for being awarded the 2022 Duke Kimbrell Lifetime Civic Achievement Award by the Gaston County Jaycees. TJ's service to the Gaston County community has long been an inspiration and aspiration for all of us here at Gray Layton Kersh.

Solomon, Price among those to be honored by Gaston Jaycees.

10/01/2021

On April 20, 2012, Twenty-Six (26) North Carolina State retirees brought a civil action in Gaston County, North Carolina to restore their contractually and constitutionally guaranteed retirement health benefits. I. Beverly Lake, et al v. State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees, et al. (Gaston: 12-CVS-1547). The North Carolina Supreme Court will be hearing the oral arguments in that case on Monday, October 4, 2021 at approximately 3:00 pm. Sam McGee of Tin Fulton Walker & Owen, PLLC and Michael Carpenter of Gray, Layton, Kersh, Solomon, Furr & Smith, P.A. will be presenting oral arguments on behalf of the Plaintiffs. Solicitor General Ryan Park of the North Carolina’s Attorney General’s office will present arguments on behalf of the Defendants.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the oral arguments will be done remotely and the courtroom will be closed; however, you can view the oral arguments streamed live via YouTube on the internet at the following link:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWo6zIpwtve9U-ynsAS7GfQ

If you miss the live streaming argument, the arguments will later be posted online at the same link. Please note that the 3:00 pm start time is approximate. The arguments could start earlier, or later depending on the Court’s schedule. We recommend that you access the above website earlier than 3:00 pm if you want to view the proceedings live.

The Supreme Court of North Carolina is the state’s highest court, and there is no further appeal from its decisions on matters of state law. It is made up of...

11/11/2020

GLK is happy to congratulate Rhett Butler, who was sworn in as a member the North Carolina Bar this week. Rhett is GLK’s newest attorney. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Wake Forest School of Law, and received a Masters in Taxation from the University of Florida. Rhett comes to GLK from his previous career at Deloitte & Touché in New York city with a specialization in corporate tax, mergers and acquisitions, wills, trusts, and estates. Rhett (center) was introduced to the Bar by GLK attorney David Furr (right) and sworn in by Gaston County Senior Resident Superior Court Judge Jesse Caldwell (left) on November 9, 2020

07/20/2020

GLK is pleased to be open and serve you in person. Many of our staff and attorneys are continuing to primarily work remotely due to COVID-19, but can be available by appointment or remote call.

We have taken steps to decrease the risk of COVID-19 exposure in our facility. We are cleaning our conference rooms after each use, and GLK personnel are wearing masks when social distancing is not possible. We are also regularly using hand sanitizer and monitoring potential risk exposure.

If you do not feel well, have symptoms associated with COVID-19, or have been exposed to COVID-19 please reschedule your meeting or arrange a remote meeting. We are happy to continue to serve you remotely and offer telephone and video meetings.

We have masks available if you would like to use one during your visit.

Let us know if you have any questions, and thank you for the opportunity to serve you.

07/02/2020

We will be closed on Friday, July 3 for the Fourth of July holiday. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July everyone! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🎆

04/01/2020

GLK remains open to serve our client's legal needs, and consistent with recommendations and orders at the federal, state, and local level, we have restricted in-person meetings only when they are necessary and by appointment only. While we continue to work hard for you we are doing so remotely. Please contact us via email, phone (704-865-4400), through the message function on this page or via our contact page on our website (http://www.gastonlegal.com/contact/). We hope everyone is staying safe and we look forward to continuing to serve you through this difficult time.

06/26/2018

Whether your needs are corporate or personal, with our firm you can expect practical legal advice of the utmost quality. Visit our website for more information.

Gaston Legal, Lawyers in Gastonia, NC. Gray, Leyton, Kersh attorneys can help with all your legal issues. Need a lawyer in Gastonia? Contact us today!

05/24/2018

Our firm is comprised of attorneys with a wealth of experience in many and varied areas of law. We pride ourselves in handling our clients' needs professionally on a timely basis, and with a standard of excellence that has earned us the respect of our community. Visit our website below to learn more.

Gaston Legal, Lawyers in Gastonia, NC. Gray, Leyton, Kersh attorneys can help with all your legal issues. Need a lawyer in Gastonia? Contact us today!

05/08/2018

We have many areas of practice to ensure full service to our clients. Visit our website for more information

Our areas of practice listed below will attest, our attorneys’ wide-ranging expertise enables us to provide full-service representation for our clients.

12/22/2017

The Christmas sweaters were a hit today, and so was our annual Christmas Luncheon. GLK will be closed until Wednesday, December 27th for the Christmas holiday. Merry Christmas!

07/06/2017

Do you have a dispute involving your employer or employee? We offer services in employment litigation!
http://www.gastonlegal.com/practices/employment-litigation/

The Firm represents both employers and employees in all types of employment litigation in state and federal courts in North Carolina, as well as before local, state and federal administrative agencies and arbitration tribunals. While we have experience in a broad spectrum of employment litigation,...