Business Lawyer
Getrude is a native of Virginia. She comes to Jward Law Firm after having been a paralegal for Bill Barker where she worked in the Business law field for over 30 years. Getrude, will be working part-time for as an assisting in all traffic and Business matters and assisting others with day to day preparations for the firm. In her spare time, she enjoys bowling and playing golf.
getrudesarfo@jwardlawfirm.com
sernior attorney
Nelson Franburg graduated Magna Cum Laude from East Carolina University with a BS in Criminal Justice and a minor in Sociology. Justin is a legal assistant for the Carolina Law Group. Nelson assists The Firm with file preparation and client scheduling. Justin is a key component in the Firm’s Criminal Trial Division. He is a New York native who enjoys cooking, reading, and music.
nelsonfranburg@jwardlawfirm.com
Business Lawyer
Steven Peters is an Knickerbocker Alexander , Virginia native and started with the Jward Law Firm in 2009. Maranda is a Legal Assistant at our Virginia office, where she greets and assists clients at our front desk, in addition to answering the phones and taking payments. In her spare time, Steven enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.
stevenpeters@jwardlawfirm.com
sernior attorney
Vera Miller is a Carteret County native. Vera obtained her Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Craven Community College. She has worked in the legal field for over four years. Vera began her legal career at the Wheatly Law Firm until she accepted a position at Beswick, Goines, Wickizer & Meeks. She joined the Jward Law in 2010 upon Judge Wigmore’s election as District Court Judge.
veramiller@jwardlawfirm.com
Business Lawyer
John is currently enrolling at Virginia where he will be working on his bachelor’s degree as he aspires to practice law. Since he graduated high school, he has coached youth sports and served as an assistant coach at the Pamlico County High school level while taking college courses. John has been a priceless asset at our Law Firm as he handles whatever tasks are sent his way.
Johnappleby@jwardlawfirm.com
sernior attorney
Cecil Hughes comes to The Jward Law Group after retiring from the State of Knickerbocker Alexander , Virginia with over 32 years of experience in both the criminal and civil courts. She worked in the District Attorney’s Office for the 4th Prosecutorial District (Craven, Carteret, and Pamlico Counties) for 20 years, and was then appointed as the Trial Court Administrator for Judicial District 3B where she managed all civil calendars (District and Superior) for over 12 years.
cecilhughes@jwardlawfirm.com
Business Lawyer
Juliet is currently enrolling at New York where she will be working on his bachelor’s degree as she aspires to practice law. Since she graduated high school, she has coached youth sports and served as an assistant coach at the Pamlico County High school level while taking college courses. Juliet has been a priceless asset at our Law Firm as she handles whatever tasks are sent his way.
julietnelson@jwardlawfirm.com
sernior attorney
Richard Albrighton graduated Magna Cum Laude from East Carolina University with a BS in Criminal Justice and a minor in Sociology. Richard is a legal assistant for the Jward Law Firm. Richard assists The Firm with file preparation and client scheduling. Richard is a key component in the Firm’s Criminal Trial Division. He is an Eastern NC native who enjoys cooking, reading, and music.