Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP today announced that litigation attorneys Jonathan Hall and Michael Crook have joined the firm.

Jonathan Hall, a partner in the firm's Raleigh office, is part of the Torts, Trials and Civil Disputes group with a focus on products liability, personal injury and commercial liability defense. Hall was named as one of the top 11 products liability attorneys in the country in 2013 by BTI Client Services Group. He represents both businesses and employees in matters of employment contracts and non-compete agreements and has experience in defending clients against claims of legal and medical malpractice. Hall received his undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and as a member of the Tar Heel football team, was selected to the All-Academic Atlantic Coast Conference squad. He earned his law degree from Wake Forest University.

Michael Crook is an associate in the Raleigh office and focuses his practice on general liability defense. Crook received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduating from UNC, Crook attended the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University where he focused on litigation.

"We're thrilled to welcome Jonathan and Michael to our firm," said Managing Partner of Parker Poe's Raleigh office, Kevin Chignell. "They are not only gifted attorneys, but also exceptional people, and these qualities make them an excellent fit for our team in our unwavering commitment to understand our clients' businesses, focus on their success and embrace their challenges."

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Named among the "Best Law Firms" for 2014 by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP has more than 200 lawyers in five offices located in major markets across North Carolina and South Carolina. The Firm provides legal counsel to large commercial and public organizations on litigation, corporate and regulatory matters. For more information, please visit www.parkerpoe.com.

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