Stay informed about the latest news and events taking place at Morningstar Law Group. Here is a look at how our attorneys are making headlines.
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14 Candles, Zero Billable Hours: Morningstar Law Group Celebrates Its Anniversary
September 1, 2026
Once a year, something wild happens at Morningstar Law Group: we close our laptops, put down our pens, and just… hang out. It’s been our tradition since day one. Fourteen years ago we opened our doors, and every year since, we’ve paused for an afternoon to do it all over again — good food, better […]
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Morningstar Law Group Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© 2027
September 1, 2026
Morningstar Law Group is proud to announce that twenty-seven of our attorneys have been named to The Best Lawyers in America© 2027 edition, with three additionally recognized as “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas. Four of our rising attorneys have also been named to the “Ones to Watch” list, which honors lawyers […]
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Congratulations to Attorney Sarah Niss Reber!
May 20, 2026
Last week, Hank Gates had the privilege of moving for the admission of Sarah Niss Reber before the Honorable Paul Ridgeway, and Sarah officially became a licensed North Carolina attorney after taking the oath of office. Her husband, Sam, was there to celebrate the occasion. While newly admitted in North Carolina, Sarah is also licensed […]
Event Recap
2026 RTAC ACC Lunch & Learn
April 16, 2026
Morningstar Law Group was proud to sponsor and participate in last week’s RTAC ACC Lunch & Learn at Apella RT, where attorneys Hank Gates and Britney Weaver presented “Managing the Modern Workplace: AI, Political Speech, and the Legal Updates Shaping 2026.” The program brought together in-house counsel from many of the Triangle’s major employers for […]
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Growth Driven by Client Trust - Morningstar Law Group Ranked 10th Largest Firm in the Triangle
January 16, 2026
We are proud to share that the Triangle Business Journal has recognized Morningstar Law Group as the 10th largest law firm in the Triangle. While we appreciate the recognition, we have never measured our success simply by the size of our roster. To us, client service will always be more important than our headcount. However, we view […]
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Congratulations to Attorney Matthew Blewitt-Castro!
October 30, 2025
Congratulations to Matthew Blewitt-Castro on becoming one of the NC Bar’s newest attorneys. Matthew was sworn in yesterday but is not new to the practice of law; Matthew joined Morningstar Law Group this past January and is licensed in South Carolina and Oklahoma. Learn more about Matthew and his practice at HERE.
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Welcome Ann Anderson to Our Real Estate & Land Use Team!
October 21, 2025
We’re excited to welcome Ann Anderson to Morningstar Law Group! Ann joins us as Counsel in our Real Estate and Land Use practice, bringing extensive experience in land use, planning, zoning, and civil litigation. Before joining Morningstar, Ann served as Town Attorney for Chapel Hill and as a tenured professor at the UNC School of […]
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Morningstar Intellectual Property Team Wins Summary Judgement in Trademark Case
April 24, 2025
Christopher Jackson, Kenzie Rakes, and John Kivus successfully obtained summary judgment in a trademark infringement case in the Western District of North Carolina. The order means the Court has dismissed all claims against our clients with prejudice, effectively ending this litigation in our client’s favor. The Court’s 33-page order thoroughly analyzed the trademark dispute between […]
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Le'Ron Byrd and Hunter Winstead Join Morningstar Law Group
April 3, 2025
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to two outstanding attorneys who recently joined Morningstar Law Group! Le’Ron Byrd is a seasoned commercial and business litigation attorney who helps clients—ranging from businesses to nonprofits—navigate complex civil disputes. From state and federal court litigation to nationwide post-judgment collection and construction-related matters, Le’Ron brings strategic insight […]
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2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers® & Rising Stars®
March 1, 2025
Ten Morningstar Law Group attorneys have been selected as 2025 North Carolina Super Lawyers® and 4 as 2025 Rising Stars®. The selected attorneys represent Morningstar’s Business, Employment, Litigation, and Real Estate and Land Use practice groups. Congratulations to all for this recognition of their experience and dedication to client service. Our 2025 Super Lawyers®. Our […]
