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SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 5, 2021 UCW 37 Best of Fayetteville Best CPA Firm TRP Sumner, PLLC 572 Executive Place and 2405 Robeson St. 910-323-3100 and 910-323-3600 or www.trpsumner.com Reputation counts for everything these days, and when it comes to keeping your monetary affairs in order, you don't want to risk yours. That's why it's impor- tant to align yourself with a respected busi- ness like TRP Sumner. For more tha 50 years, the accoun- tants at TRP Sumner, PLLC have been keeping Fayetteville's residents money and investments safe and growing bigger. Sumner, PLLC offers the wide range of services you'd expect from a larger accounting firm. But the emphasis remains on a close relationship with clients that you'd expect from a smaller firm. Trusted advice to customers is a hallmark. The firm attributes its success to keeping their eyes firmly focused on providing extraordinary customer service, but also keeping a unique and innovative vision for the future of each of their clients. While the company offers services usually only seen in large corporate organizations, they are able to provide personal attention to all of their clients. Their expertise in taxes, accounting and other financial matters serves a variety of businesses from healthcare to agriculture to real estate. The same devotion they give to their customers can be seen in their involvement in the community. Their expertise and commitment to integrity and excellence prompted their customers to vote them the Best CPA Firm. Best Law Firm Beaver Courie Attorneys at Law 230 Green St. 910-323-4600 or www.beavercourie.com Beaver Courie has established itself as the area's "go to" law firm for criminal and traffic defense, family law and serious personal injury since 1978. Beaver Courie has multiple lawyers who have been repeatedly recognized in the North Carolina Super Lawyers list, The Best Lawyers in America list, U.S. News & World Report's Best Lawyers and Best Law Firm list. Based on client feedback, more than 80% of their new clients come from refer- rals by past clients or other attorneys. The staff at Beaver Courie is guided by the highest standards, ethical behavior and competence. Beaver Courie eagerly accepts the challenge of cases that are both compli- cated and unpopular, handling everything from speeding tickets to some of the region's most complex criminal and personal injury cases. They've earned a much-deserved reputation for holding their ground on behalf of clients and seeking the best possible outcome for everyone they defend. Regardless of what case you need help with, the defense attorneys at Beaver Courie are as close as the nearest telephone. Best Legal Assistant Danielle Rea of Beaver Courie 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 17 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 community overcome hard times, hard challenges and complex matters," said Rea. Despite her years of experi- ence, 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 Divorce Attorney Timothy Edwards of Blackwell and Edwards 300 Dick St. 910-483-5176 or www.blackwellandedwards.com There are a couple of constants when it comes to the practice of family law. Obviously, it can be a deeply personal matter. It is equally highly emotional for all involved. That is why many people in Fayetteville seeking guid- ance through the difficult maze of divorce turn to Timothy Edwards of Blackwell & Edwards law firm. Edwards is a repeat Best of Fayetteville winner as Best Divorce Attorney. He is adept at covering all the details in the case he's handling. He makes sure to provide his clients with all they need to know about every legal option available to them. In one Facebook review of a divorce case Edwards handled, a client called the matter extremely difficult and said it was an under- statement to say Edwards did a great job in the work he put forth on the case. The reviewer praised him for his knowledge of the law and his legal strategy, which was described as top-notch.

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