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JULY 31-AUGUST 6, 2019 UCW 53 Best of Fayetteville Best Legal Assistant Danielle Rea of Beaver Courie Sternlicht Hearp & Broadfoot, P.A. Attorneys at Law 230 Green St. 910-323-4600 or www.beavercourie.com A previous Best of Fayetteville winner as Best Legal Assistant, Danielle Rea has been involved in the legal profession for 15 years. She works in both Cumberland and New Hanover Counties and earned her associate degree in paralegal studies at Wilmington's Cape Fear Community College. "Every day, the staff and myself are able to help individuals in the com- munity overcome hard times, hard chal- lenges and complex matters," said Rea. Despite her years of experience, Rea never forgets that when someone comes to Beaver Courie for help, it is usually the first time they've been in a legal situation. One client raved, "I love this firm — and Danielle! She basically held my hand through the whole process, kept me up-to-date on my case and genuinely cared." Rea is a member of the Cumberland County Paralegal Association, serving as its vice president from 2012-14. She is also a member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice Legal Assistant's Division and the North Carolina Paralegal Association. In addition, she's a North Carolina notary public. Outside of work, she serves as youth director at Bluff Presbyterian Church. Before she joined Beaver Courie, Rea was criminal deputy clerk at the Cumberland County Clerk of Court's office. Her primary areas of responsibility at Beaver Courie include staff oversight of criminal, traffic, ABC/ALE and Fort Bragg practice areas. Best Criminal Attorney David Courie of Beaver Courie Sternlicht Hearp & Broadfoot, P.A. Attorneys at Law 230 Green St. 910-323-4600 or www.beavercourie.com Simply put, David Courie is a winner, and not just in the courtroom. Born and raised in Fayetteville, he knows the people here and understands the culture. He has 23 years of experience and focuses on big-picture problem solving in an effort to win your case while also trying to save your career and personal life. In 2018, he was chosen as the DUI/DWI Defense Lawyer of the Year by his fellow lawyers in the Raleigh Metro area, which includes Cumberland and Hoke Counties as well as Fort Bragg. For 2017-18, he was honored by Best Law- yers in America for his DUI/DWI defense. He's also a top 100 DWI attorney in North Carolina for 2015 and 2016, according to the National Advocacy for DUI Defense. The Martindale Hubbell Legal Directory gave Courie the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards from 2014-17. He was the recipient of the Client's Choice designation and earned a 10.0 rating from AVVO Legal Directory from 2013-17. In addition, he's got 17 years of experience in criminal and traffic defense in state and federal courts, along with personal injury, alcohol beverage control law and civil litigation. An anonymous review written by a judge describes Courie's assets well. "(He) is an excellent criminal defense attorney,'' the judge wrote. "He has skill, ability and knowledge. He also knows how and when to push an issue and when to let it go. He represents his clients in an aggressive and zealous manner without being overbearing. He is always very professional and a true gentleman.'' ank You Fayetteville! ank You Fayetteville! • Best Business Lunch for 2nd Consecutive year 405 Hay St., Historic Downtown Fayetteville VETERAN OWNED & OPERATED www.huskehardware.com