My childhood was rife with examples of entrepreneurship—and the pressures that come with it.

My grandfather first began investing in real estate in the 1960's while living in Washington, D.C. He continued investing in real estate in Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. As he expanded, he continued to buy, repair, and rent houses at affordable prices in the small town I call home. Most of the carpentry and plumbing work consisted of family members pitching in whenever possible. I watched him navigate lean times and unexpected expenses, while maintaining a stable business.

In addition to real estate, we also operated a poultry farm for roughly twenty years, which came with its own unique challenges and experiences.

Growing up around these family businesses taught me that even the hardest working people can face difficult challenges. What’s more is that most cannot afford the sophisticated legal help when they need it most.

These experiences led me to attend law school where I combined my interests in advocacy, entrepreneurship and the law. I began my legal career in bankruptcy and business litigation. I have spent time in and out of court representing multimillion dollar clients in complex restructurings, however, I never lost sight of the small business owners everyday people who are struggling with their own legal issues.

I founded Etheridge Law PLLC to bring my experience to bear for my community in a more personal capacity than what I was able to do at a large firm. I thoroughly enjoy counseling my clients through impossible situations and negotiating with opposing counsel. Regardless of if it’s an unreasonable insurance adjuster or opposing counsel, I use every tool at my disposal to get results.