STATESVILLE ATTORNEY
BILL J. BAITY, JR., JD, MBA
Mr. Baity, an Iredell County native, has over 29 years experience practicing criminal law and is considered a leader among his peers. Mr. Baity served as the 2020 Iredell County Bar Association President. Mr. Baity has received the 2019 Top 10 Criminal Defense Attorney recognition from Attorney and Practice Magazine. The 10 Best 2018 & 2017 Client Satisfaction recognition from the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys. Mr. Baity is a 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 member of The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers. In 2018 and 2019 Mr. Baity was awarded 10 Best Attorneys as published by American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys. He holds a B.S. in Education and an MBA in International Business from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Mr. Baity earned his Juris Doctor degree from The Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. Mr. Baity is the 2012-2013 Past President of the 22A Judicial District Bar, which encompasses Iredell and Alexander Counties. Mr. Baity was appointed to serve on the 2014-2015 Local Bar Services Committee by the North Carolina Bar Association President Catharine B. Arrowood. He served as Vice-President of the 22A Judicial District Bar in 2011-2012. Mr. Baity is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Iredell County Bar Association. Mr. Baity currently serves on the 22A Judicial District Criminal Courts Committee as well as the jail facility task force to determine the needs of the Iredell County Jail. He is admitted to practice in State and Federal Court. Mr. Baity routinely teaches criminal law in the State Bar approved paralegal certificate program at Mitchell Community College in Statesville, NC. He has also formerly taught at the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in their paralegal program.
As a trial attorney, Mr. Baity commands attention in the courtroom. He has successfully handled numerous trials in Superior Court and regularly does trials in District Court. Mr. Baity is certainly no stranger in Administrative court. In fact, he has handled many thousands of traffic cases in Administrative court over the past 29 years. Mr. Baity's experience in State and Federal Court gives you the assurance that he will handle your case with confidence, competence and personal attention to detail. He understands the stress that individuals go through when involved in the judicial system. Mr. Baity will make every effort to put you at ease by explaining the various processes to you and by keeping you informed as needed along the way until your case is successfully resolved.
Mr. Baity has a strong commitment to the community and believes in giving back. Over the years, Mr. Baity has sponsored numerous youth sports teams. Mr. Baity has served as a board member with the City of Progress Kiwanis Club, the Iredell County Emergency Children's Shelter, and the Elder Center. Mr. Baity is a charter member of the Rotary Club of Troutman. He served as Club President in 2014-2015. Prior to that, Mr. Baity was Vice President and Foundation Chair.
MEET THE TEAM
AT BAITY LAW, WE HAVE AN EXCEPTIONAL SUPPORT STAFF. ADMITTEDLY, WE MIGHT BE A LITTLE BIASED, BUT ACCURATE NONETHELESS.
HANNAH P, NICHOLSON
Hannah has worked in the criminal law area of our practice for seven years and brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role. Hannah is happily married to her husband, Matt, and together they have two children, Ryleigh and Rhett. Outside of work, Hannah enjoys spending time on their family farm and cheering on her children at their softball and baseball games. Hannah proudly serves at the president of the Central Elementary School’s Sports Association. When she’s not on the field or at the office, you’ll likely find her on a cruise or camping, two of her favorite ways to relax and recharge.
Excellence in Client Services
KELLY LACKEY
Kelly is a valued member of our team. She has 25 years of experience spanning education, law enforcement and customer service. She is currently enrolled in the paralegal program at Ashworth College. Kelly has been married to her husband, Michael, for 22 years, and together they have one son, Matthew. Outside of her professional pursuits, she enjoys cheering on her nieces at their sporting events and spending relaxing days on the lake with friends.