Business Details
47 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Durham, NC
Founded in 1979, Roberti Wicker Lauffer & Cinski is a Durham-based law firm with over four decades of collective legal expertise. Our team of four attorneys, including Samuel Roberti, Daniel Lauffer, R. David Wicker Jr., and Angela Cinski, specializes in Social Security Disability Law, Business Law, Estate Litigation, and Personal Injury Law. With decades of combined experience, including prior roles at Legal Aid of North Carolina and academic positions at Duke Law School, we provide aggressive, effective, and compassionate legal representation.Our dedicated legal assistants and intake unit streamline the process for clients filing Social Security applications and appeals. We prioritize personalized service, ensuring clients receive the maximum benefits and legal outcomes they deserve while navigating complex legal systems.
Services
Social Security Disability
Civil Litigation
Personal Injury
Long Term Disability
Condemnation
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in Social Security Disability Law.
- Our team includes certified experts with extensive legal experience.
- We offer a dedicated intake unit to assist with applications and appeals.
- Our attorneys have decades of combined experience in multiple legal areas.
- We provide aggressive, effective, and compassionate legal representation.
Services
Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability Law determines eligibility for SSDI and SSI benefits. Our attorneys guide clients through complex federal regulations, ensuring accurate applications and appeals. We represent clients denied benefits and fight for maximum compensation due to debilitating injuries, illnesses, or mental health conditions.
Business Law
Business Law governs commercial entities and transactions. We assist with business formation, contract drafting, intellectual property, and litigation defense. Our attorneys help businesses prevent legal disputes and provide strategic counsel for corporations and small businesses in Durham and surrounding areas.
Estate Litigation
Estate Litigation involves disputes over wills, trusts, and probate. Our team resolves conflicts regarding asset distribution and represents clients in court. We provide compassionate guidance to navigate complex estate laws and protect clients' interests during emotionally challenging times.
Personal Injury Law
Personal Injury Law addresses civil wrongs causing harm or financial loss. We handle cases involving negligence, auto accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Our attorneys advocate for compensation covering medical expenses, pain, and suffering, ensuring clients receive fair settlements.
Condemnation
Condemnation law involves government seizure of private property for public use. We represent property owners in disputes over fair compensation. Our attorneys negotiate with authorities and litigate cases to protect clients' rights and secure just financial remuneration for seized properties.
People
Samuel Roberti
Senior Partner
Founded the firm in 1979 after serving as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. Specializes in business litigation, estate law, and personal injury. Past president of Durham Community Guidance Clinic and faculty member at Duke Law School.
Daniel R. Lauffer
Attorney
Focuses on Social Security Disability Law. Practicing since 1980, with experience in private practice and Legal Assistance Programs. Member of NOSSCR and North Carolina State Bar.
R. David Wicker Jr.
Attorney
Licensed since 1985, with expertise in personal injury, civil litigation, and business law. Served on boards of Masonic Home for Children and WhiteStone Retirement Community. Member of North Carolina Bar Association.
Angela Cinski
Attorney
Specializes in Social Security Disability Law. Joined the firm in 2007 after working at Legal Aid of North Carolina. Graduated summa cum laude from Syracuse University and Wake Forest University School of Law.
Questions
Do the same rules apply to Social Security disability as to civil lawsuits?
No. Social Security disability follows specific SSA rules. Consult an attorney for guidance on these unique regulations.
Where is your office located?
100 East Parrish Street Suite 200, Durham, NC 27701, one block from the courthouse.
Will the law firm charge me to respond to my email or telephone call?
No. Initial consultations and communications are free of charge.
What is a plaintiff?
The person who files a lawsuit seeking legal remedy or compensation.
What is contributory negligence?
A legal defense where the defendant claims the plaintiff contributed to their own injuries, potentially barring recovery in North Carolina.
What are damages?
Damages include compensation for pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and punitive damages for severe misconduct.
