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42 UCW SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 Best of Fayetteville Best CPA Firm TRP Sumner, PLLC 2405 Robeson Street 910-323-3100 or www.trpsumner.com TRP Sumner PLLC is a CPA and advisory firm with a rare and extraordinary client-focused history and a unique and innovative vision for the future. They offer the resources, expertise and extensive services normally associated with a larger, national firm, coupled with the personal attention of a local firm. Not a typical accounting firm, several services sets them apart. They go "beyond taxes" to provide a range of financial/advisory services to help clients enhance the productivity and profitability of their business and/or their per- sonal financial well-being. Their expertise in tax, accounting and other financial/business matters for specific business sectors, including agriculture, health care, hospitality, con- struction/real estate and many more. TRP Sumer has always been respectful and supportive of team members, pro- viding opportunities for growth. They create an environment that makes TRP Sumner a "fun place to work." Committed to giving back, TRP Sumner is known for outstanding com- munity support. All of the partners and many of the staff are actively involved in local organizations and charitable projects. Clients have named them the "Best of the Best" because of their expertise and commitment to integrity and service excellence, as well as the personalized relationships they have established. Best Law Firm The Cotton Law Firm 219 Dick Street 910-702-4878 or www.cottonlawfirm.com Cotton is her name, but she's no softy. Before attending law school at the North Carolina Central School of Law, Attorney Nichole M. Cotton worked and lived in the Atlanta, Georgia, metro area. While well-established in the healthcare and automobile insurance industries, she always had a passion for law. She spe- cializes in handling criminal traffic disputes and represent- ing personal injury cases. Praised for her knowledge of the law and her dedication to her clients, Nichole Cotton is a top-reviewed attorney who goes to bat for her clients. To date, her clients have been awarded $1 million, $1.1 mil- lion, and $100k with her repre- sentation. Founded in 2008, The Cotton Law Firm offers its clients a new level of legal expertise in Fayetteville, Lumberton, and Durham, NC. They proudly serve Cumberland, Robeson, Hoke, Harnett, Bladen, Columbus, and Sampson counties. Cotton Law promotes a family- oriented environment and is committed to representing its clients with respect and inclusivity. With excellent service and a people-friendly approach, Cotton Law Firm will stop at nothing to ensure they meet or exceed their client's expectations. Best Legal Assistant Gina Owens of Blackwell & Edwards P.A. 300 Dick Street 910-483-5176 www.blackwellandedwards.com Gina Owens has worked as a paralegal for 26 years at Blackwell & Edwards P.A. Her plan is to continue there until she retires. Owens received her degree in paralegal studies from Fayetteville Technical Community College. Being in the field for such a good amount of time, Owens says she understands the difficulties that clients face when they go through a divorce. She works hard to help them navigate the process of divorce and the reality of family law. Blackwell & Edwards client reviews consistently praise the work done by Owens and other staff at the firm, saying "they are top-notch profession- als who work diligently both inside and out of the court room" and "staff is amazing and they're bril- liant at knowing your case inside out." When she isn't working, Owens is playing with her grandchildren, her dogs or working in the yard.