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 R. Michael Wells, Sr.
Areas of Practice
Education
Profile
Professional Activities
Personal
Speaking Engagements and Other Public Service Mike Wells recently published a book entitled "What I Learned about Life on the Way to the Courthouse". You can purchase his book online. To order, go to http://www.blurb.com/search/site_search?search=What+I%27ve+Learned+About+Life+on+the+Way+to+the+courthouse Mike has been selected by many of the largest and most successful companies in our community to present important legal issues to their employees. He has delivered over 600 talks to companies, universities, governmental entities, trade groups, churches, community groups, and many others. An engaging, substantive, and entertaining speaker, Mr. Wells presents on a number of topics, including: Estate Planning Basics, 10 Things You Should Know About The Law, and a host of other presentations on attitude. These presentations are given as a courtesy (without charge). For a list of organizations for which Mr. Wells has spoken, click here. For comments about Mr. Wells' talks for organizations, click here. For a list of the topics on which Mr. Wells speaks, click here. Additionally, Mr. Wells conducts courtesy seminars on important legal topics in his partnership with the Forsyth County Public Library and the Shepherd's Center. Click here for a list of upcoming talks. His other public service activities include his legal call-in show on WSJS 600 AM (which has aired since 1991) on Tuesday mornings between 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (tune in at http://www.wsjs.com), and his monthly column on legal issues that has run since 2003 in the Winston-Salem Journal. Click here to check out previous columns. Finally, Mr. Wells is the author of the highly acclaimed series, "What I Learned About Life On The Way To The Courthouse", which are aired on our local NPR affiliate, WFDD. These articles underscore core values such as humility, perseverance, initiative, overcoming disappointment, and others. You may receive the articles, written every six weeks or so, via email, as a courtesy. If you wish to receive them, click . Previous articles are also available on the home page of our web site (click here). * To read what people say about Mike and the free seminars he conducts, click here. TESTIMONIALS "I have known Mike for over 30 years. His word is his bond. Honesty, character, and attention to detail are hallmarks of his personality. Frankly, Mike is known throughout the community as a man dedicated to his family and church. Education is a prime concern with public schools a sharp focus of attention. A special, unique person best describes Mike Wells." David Plyer, Former Chairman, Forsyth Commissioners, Forsyth County "Mike is one of the most prominent attorneys in North Carolina!" Ed Broyhill "Mike is a very fine attorney: one who is respected within his profession as a man of integrity and a lawyer of great ability who understands the law and who understands the minds and hearts of clients. He has earned a reputation as a good citizen who helps lead his community with good sense and with vision." Tom Lambeth, Senior Fellow, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation "Mike is an excellent presenter on legal topics. He demystifies many legal topics for the 'man in the street' and offers contact information to assist people in resolving or learning more about legal issues. He is also a fine storyteller and brings his life experience to the presentation in a warm and witty way." Debra Perret, Communications Coordinator, Targacept "Mike is one of the sharpest and competent attorneys I have known and worked with in my businesses. Mike and his firm have been engaged by me in many areas for legal services, advice, and counsel. I own a number of businesses in varied industries and have found Mike to have either the expertise to handle my needs personally or he works within his firm to provide me the expertise needed. Additionally of equal importance for me is having a professional to work with who has the highest of business integrity and character - not just in his business / professional life but also personally - Mike exhibits the highest level in these character traits. Mike also has proven to me that he has exceptional business insight and knowledge for which he has proven very valuable. I would recommend Mike and his firm to any business or person having legal needs both in personal, family, and / or business law. Further, I know of many who would write as I have in that Mike is known for all that I mentioned above. He is considered a caring and generous legal professional who provides the Piedmont Triad freely his legal advice through a first-class radio show termed - 'You and the Law' which has been acclaimed as the best." Stephen Robertson "Mike and I have worked together many times over the last several years. He has been a speaker and seminar provider for me at various companies throughout the Piedmont Triad. Each presentation results in happy clients and rave reviews! He's the consummate professional and is able to share his knowledge in an approachable, yet professional, manner. I so appreciate being able to work with someone who can truly connect with an audience and share with them vital information. I've also recommended Mike to some of my closest friends for their estate planning needs, and he was wonderful. All their questions were answered, and he made the process very easy. Thanks to Mike for being a great friend, colleague, and attorney!" Kelly York "Mike is bright, strategic, thoughtful and thorough. I have watched him succeed in his career and in community leadership positions of high trust. Family man and solid citizen. He also has a good sense of humor, West Virginia style." D. Wilson "Mike is an excellent attorney and community leader. He believes in giving back and is always willing to go the extra mile whether it is in his role as an attorney, serving as a volunteer on a board, or providing wise counsel on the weekly radio broadcast. He is a true professional and man of great integrity." Brenda Diggs "Mike Wells is an outstanding attorney we selected to do our Wills and other family legal matters. We selected Mike because of his knowledge, but also his community spirit. He has led major community campaigns, spoken at numerous community events, and provided helpful legal guidance through his radio show. It is a pleasure working with someone who has the community at heart and makes a difference in organizations and individuals' lives. I highly recommend him." Bruce Boyer "It is a pleasure to give Mike Wells my highest recommendation. I have worked with him in numerous organizations, and I hold him in the highest esteem both as an attorney and a community leader. Not only does he bring intelligence, competence, and professionalism to the job, but also kindness, compassion, and understanding. Mike is generous in sharing his knowledge of the law with citizens in our community. He holds himself and others to the highest ethical standards, and there is no one I would trust more than Mike Wells to handle my legal affairs." Katherine Memory "Mike Wells is one of those individuals who puts community first. He is a tireless volunteer having led a very successful United Way campaign a few years back. It is clear Mike believes in giving back to the community and its citizens. As a servant leader, Mike is involved with numerous organizations throughout the area and it is clear to me and others he is interested in improving our community. As a professional, Mike has spearheaded many legal forums where individuals can contact him and other attorneys for free legal advice. This activity has provided legal assistance to many who could not afford to hire a lawyer. Mike's firm is well established and provides a full menu of legal services from real property to estate planning and beyond. Mike and his staff are seasoned and experienced legal professionals ready and willing to offer assistance as needed." Joe Carroll, Senior Vice President, Commercial Services, First Community Bank "I never hesitate to recommend Mike to my clients for estate planning and advice regarding Wills and more complicated estate planning issues. He is always helpful and provides a great value for my clients' dollar. My clients are always very complimentary of Mike and his staff which makes me look smart! I really appreciate Mike and his expertise." Denise White "Mike Wells is well respected for his knowledge of the law, his compassion for fellow human beings, and his integrity. He has a way of bringing out the very best in people." Barbara Fulp "Mike Wells is a trusted attorney and an expert at handling real estate closings. I have complete confidence knowing Mike and his staff consistently deliver professional service every step of the way. I'm also thankful to have Mike as a valuable industry resource in today's complex market. Last but not least, my clients love him!" Julie Coleman "I have known Mike for 10 years, since I started working at Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Forsyth. Mike was a board member of the agency for many years and provided not only leadership, but also training for staff in areas related to our mission. Mike is a great advocate for the consumer, in particular the senior population, and anyone of any age who would benefit from financial education." Kathy Banks, Director of Counseling, Consumer Credit Counseling "I've known Mike for over 15 years and have always been amazed at his combination of friendly personality and extreme professionalism. While I have done the usual business with Mike in his office, I have also taken advantage of his offer of "call me if you have a question" and he has always been gracious enough to help on virtually any legal matter. I would not hesitate to ask him for assistance on any legal issues and would highly recommend him to others." Bill Blackburn "Mike is a caring community minded professional. He is compelled by a strong love of his community and a stronger belief in the need for healthy families. I have seen Mike work through the United Way and the Chamber of Commerce and enlist many others in the journey to build a better community. One would be hard put to find someone as committed as Mike Wells. I am proud to know him." Al Renna, CEO, Family Services, Inc. "Mike offers a fantastic service to Inmar. He joins us several times annually to host lunch seminars. Mike connects well with his audience, so much so that his sessions are always fully booked. Mike mixes knowledge, experience, and humor which is a nice blend to keep a lunch seminar both informative and interesting." Tammy Mayhew "Mike runs a full-service highly professional firm and it's a great pleasure to work with him and his staff. I recommend Mike weekly to my clients who are relocating to the area as well as friends who need legal assistance. It has been my experience that all of the attorneys at Wells Jenkins give the highest level of service with a warm hello and a kind word. They've truly perfected their game." Karin Head, Broker / Realtor, Leonard Ryden Burr Real Estate "I know Mike on different levels. My first experience with Mike was when my wife and I wanted to establish a Will for each of us. Mike and his firm were very professional and detailed. Mike was able to answer any questions that we had. We are very happy with the experience and will be using Mike again as we have a need to update our Wills. I also know Mike through the many community efforts that he is involved in. Mike is involved in the Greater Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce and the Reynolda Rotary, as I am. Mike has a reputation of integrity and giving back to the community. Mike is an inspiration to those of us who want to also give back to the community. In summary, I would and have recommended Mike to my friends and family. Mike is a skilled lawyer who is an expert in his field. Mike's integrity and follow through are second to none." Scott Sewell "I have known Mike personally for several years from Rotary to United Way. His firm has always been respected in the community, with Mike well esteemed among leaders as well as professionals in the field of law." John Bost "Mike is a cheerful, competent and caring attorney. You can count on him to make a real estate closing a pleasant experience. He also prepared our Wills and assorted documents. I would recommend him to anyone needing the services of a good attorney." Pat Small, Realtor, Robertson Realty "Mike Wells is an accomplished attorney and community leader. His firm, Wells Jenkins, is an excellent practice. My wife and I have worked with firm members on various real estate closings and found them to be excellent. Mike led the successful community-wide United way Campaign, during which I co-chaired the Wake Forest University portion. He was inspirational, positive, and outstanding in every way. The campaign was highly successful because of his ability to bring the best out of each person and make an excellent case for aiding the less fortunate among us. He focused on communicating and addressing the root causes for our community's issues; one of which was that a lower than acceptable graduation rate leads to lower wages and poverty. He is an outstanding citizen who contributes his talent to numerous organizations, including the Wake Forest Law School. He aids the public in understanding everyday legal issues by writing columns, hosting radio shows, and speaking publicly. He is a clear and understandable writer on complex topics such as bankruptcy, estate issues and the like. Our community is a much better place because of Mike Wells' positive and compelling leadership." Jay Banks, former general manager, Wake Forest University / WFDD "Mike is a genuine person and attorney committed to providing sound advice and excellent personal service. He is driven to building solid relationships and being thorough and efficient in those relationships. I have worked with Mike several times over the years and am always pleased with the attention and service I have received. I highly recommend Mike." Will Burns, Financial Representative, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network "Mike had been a wonderful attorney to recommend to all of my clients. From first time home buyers to the most sophisticated buyer, Mike treats all of my clients with respect and professionalism. In my 18 years as a realtor I have always had excellent service from Mike and his staff. On a personal note, Mike is a wonderful community leader. He dedicates much of his personal time to giving back to the community." Brooke Burr "I have known Mike for 15 years. He is a great leader in the Winston-Salem community and very generous with his time and money. He has led many initiatives to benefit public education - most notably he recruited over 800 volunteers for our Corporate Volunteer Program several years ago. He has set the bar high as the chairman of our United Way Campaign. He has written a number of short vignettes about the value of hard work and lessons he has learned "on his way to the court house". We have videotaped him telling some of these stories so that students can learn from them. Mike serves on the Board of the Community Education Collaborative that is currently focusing on improving the drop out rate in the Winston-Salem / Forsyth County schools. Each year he mentors a high school student and has helped each of them navigate challenges and graduate from high school. Mike is one of the true servant leaders I know." Don Martin, superintendent, Winston-Salem / Forsyth County schools "Mike is a fantastic Chamber of Commerce leader and supporter, having served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. He continues to play a key leadership role with the Chamber, particularly in recruiting adult mentors for our Chamber K-12 programs. He is a charismatic and dedicated leader who truly believes in serving the community." Gayle Anderson, President & CEO, Greater Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce "Mike is very knowledgeable, kind, sincere, and smart. I enjoy calling on Mike and his firm WHENEVER I need a quick answer, quick response, or just a listening ear." Sonya Weaks "Mike and I have worked together many times over the last several years. He has been a speaker and seminar provider for me at various companies throughout the Piedmont Triad. Each presentation results in happy clients and rave reviews! He's the consummate professional and is able to share his knowledge in an approachable, yet professional, manner. I so appreciate being able to work with someone who can truly connect with an audience and share with them vital information. I've also recommended Mike to some of my closest friends for their estate planning needs, and he was wonderful. All their questions were answered, and he made the process very easy. Thanks to Mike for being a great friend, colleague, and attorney!" Kelly York, Wachovia at Work Relationship Manager, Wachovia, a Wells Fargo Company "Mike is a dedicated professional in every sense of the word. He is good at what he does for a living, yet, more importantly what he does in addition to that. Mike is a community leader's community leader. He is positive, proactive, and productive. He is always looking for ways to provide information that is practical, beneficial to individuals and groups, and makes it available. He shares what he knows and gives of himself, his talents and finances for the greater good." Nigel Alston, Director, Employee / Community Relations, GMAC Insurance Personal Lines "Your office was extremely professional, and the overall process gave me the feeling that i was in excellent hands." Polly T. Davis
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