I have been in practice since 1995, and am a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law. Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability are the focus of my work.
I am the State Bar Councilor for the 28th Judicial Bar and a Mountain Area Volunteer Attorney.
Previously, I was president of the WNC Chapter of the N.C. Association of Women Attorneys; a member of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Medico-Legal Liason Committee; treasurer and board member of Pisgah Legal Services; board member of Hangar Hall School for Girls and board member of Pathways, Life After Cancer.
Practice areas
I represent people who are unable to work seeking their Social Security Disability benefits.
20 years
I represent injured workers seeking workers' compensation benefits in NC.
20 years
Anna concentrates her practice in the areas of Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability only.
Languages spoken
English
Grimes Teich Anderson LLP
535 College St.
Asheville, NC, 28801
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NC | Active | 1996 | 04/28/2022 |
DC | Good Standing | 1995 | 02/09/2021 |
VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1994 | 02/13/2017 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Best Lawyers Workers Compensation Law Claimants | Best Lawyers® | 2021 |
North Carolina Super Lawyers Workers Comp Law - Claimants | Super Lawyers | 2021 |
North Carolina Super Lawyers Workers Compensation - Claimants | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Best Lawyers - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers® | 2020 |
North Carolina Super Lawyer Workers Compensation Claimants | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Best Lawyers - Workers' Compensation Law-Claimants | Best Lawyers® | 2019 |
North Carolina Super Lawyers | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
Best Lawyers - Workers Compensation Law - Claimants | Best Lawyers® | 2018 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
North Carolina Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
North Carolina Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Grimes Teich Anderson LLP | 2017 - Present |
Partner | Broker & Hamrick, PA | 2002 - 2017 |
Associate | Northup & McConnell, PLLC | 1999 - 2002 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys, WNC Chapters | Past President | N/A |
North Carolina Bar Association | Member | N/A |
National Organization of Social Security Claimants | Member | N/A |
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Workers Compensation Section | Member | N/A |
North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Disability Advocacy Section | Member | N/A |
NCBA Medico-Legal Liaison Committee | Former Member | N/A |
Mountain Area Volunteer Lawyers | Volunteer Attorney | N/A |
28th Judicial District Bar | State Bar Councilor | 2017 - 2017 |
28th Judicial District Bar | Executive Committee | 2000 - 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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George Washington University National Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1991 |
Barbara Christy, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 18, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Workers Compensation and Social Security law are areas in which clients are in desperate need of help and it's important that they get that help from a knowledgeable and ethical attorney. Anna is both of those and more. I recommend her wholeheartedly and call on her myself when I have need of guidance in these areas.
Marcia Armstrong, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 30, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse Anna as a highly qualified workers compensation and social security attorney. She is a strong advocate who is well versed in the law and works tirelessly to obtain the best results possible for her clients. Anna is also a person of impeccable integrity and a highly respected member of the Bar.
Barbara Christy, Workers compensation Attorney on Sep 18, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Workers Compensation and Social Security law are areas in which clients are in desperate need of help and it's important that they get that help from a knowledgeable and ethical attorney. Anna is both of those and more. I recommend her wholeheartedly and call on her myself when I have need of guidance in these areas.
Marcia Armstrong, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 30, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I strongly endorse Anna as a highly qualified workers compensation and social security attorney. She is a strong advocate who is well versed in the law and works tirelessly to obtain the best results possible for her clients. Anna is also a person of impeccable integrity and a highly respected member of the Bar.
Andrea Capua, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 30, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Ms. Hamrick has a lot of experience in this area and is well equipped to handle all types of workers compensation and related claims. She is very professional and a pleasure to work with.
Katherine Frye, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 30, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Anna is not only extremely knowledgeable in her field and the practical aspects of that type of work, but she is also a consummate professional. She knows how to advocate zealously for her client while remaining professional and cordial with attorneys. Further, she devotes a great deal of her time improving the practice of law for the public and other lawyers with her work on the N.C. State Bar Council.
Richard Granowsky, Unknown Attorney on Oct 2, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Anna is a smart and experienced workers’ compensation attorney. She is a strong advocate for her clients. I endorse her without reservation.