Charlotte, NC - 11/1/2023

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, and Boyer P.A. (QPWB), a leading full-service business law firm, is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Charlotte, North Carolina. The new location will primarily focus on Workplace Safety Risk Minimization, reinforcing the firm's commitment to providing best-in-class legal services and growing the firm's robust national workers' compensation footprint.

The Charlotte office will be led by Susan H. Briggs, Managing Partner, who brings a wealth of experience and expertise in workplace safety and employment law. While her skill is vast, her difference-making ability is truly what sets her apart. Outside of being a board-certified specialist in workers' compensation, Susan is a highly sought-after speaker and a proud member of the Lumbee Tribe of Native Americans. She has been recognized time and time again for her work and is featured on many "top" and "best of" lists including being named to The Best Lawyers in America(R) since 2012 in the field of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers.

Joining Susan in the Charlotte office is Amanda S. Smiley, who will serve as a partner to the firm. Amanda's extensive legal background and commitment to client success make her an invaluable addition to the QPWB team. She is also a frequent lecturer on workers' compensation in North Carolina and most recently made the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch(R) in America since 2021: also in the field of Workers' Compensation Law - Employers.

Firm Managing Partner, Eric W. Boyer, expressed his excitement about the new office, stating, "It took a while, but now we have the perfect leader for that office... We are also extremely fortunate to have Susan's entire team join us."

Joining Susan and Amanda will be Lauren Rusenblutt as a Pararlegal, and Chelsea Crawford as a Legal Assistant.

The new office is part of QPWB's strategic growth plan to increase its footprint across the United States and better serve its clients with regard to Workplace Safety and Risk Mitigation. With the addition of the Charlotte office, QPWB now has a total of 36 offices nationwide and is admitted to practice in nearly 45 states and territories.