Manning Fulton

Congratulations to Ritchie Taylor on being named a “Legal Eagle” by Franchise Times, an honor recognizing the nation’s leading franchise attorneys.

Ritchie leads Manning Fulton’s Franchise Practice Group, advising clients at every stage of the business lifecycle, from formation through growth and successful exit. He also serves as trusted general counsel to a wide range of emerging and middle-market companies, with deep experience in franchising, retail, hospitality, home services, and education.

We are proud to see his leadership and client-focused approach recognized on a national level.

We’re pleased to welcome Cecilia Barreca to Manning Fulton as the newest member of our Corporate Practice Group.

Cecilia advises businesses and individuals on complex transactional tax matters and tax-efficient structuring. Beyond tax, she supports clients with entity formation, corporate governance, contract drafting, and M&A-related legal work, strengthening our ability to deliver integrated, business-minded counsel.

Learn more about Cecilia here: https://www.manningfulton.com/news/manning-fulton-welcomes-cecilia-barreca-to-the-firm/

We’re honored to be recognized by Business North Carolina.

- 18 Manning Fulton attorneys named to the 2026 Legal Elite
- 3 attorneys recognized as 2026 Legal Elite Young Guns

This peer-selected honor reflects excellence across our firm and the trust of the North Carolina legal community. Thank you to Business North Carolina and to our clients and colleagues for your continued trust and collaboration.