Marcus Spake was born and raised in western Lincoln County, North Carolina, where his family has deep roots. He is fluent in Spanish, dedicated to his craft, and fights aggressively for his clients’ best interests.

During his legal career, Marcus has represented both injured workers and defendants in workers’ compensation claims, giving him an insider view on how to pursue justice for his clients. Before law, Marcus worked in construction, on a farm, as a chef, and teaching high school Spanish, which taught him the pride of working hard for a common goal– a value he brings to his cases. Marcus graduated from Appalachian State University before getting his law degree at Charlotte School of Law. He completed the prestigious E. A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders through the John Locke Foundation and was named a 2020 Super Lawyers Rising Star in Workers’ Compensation.

Marcus is a member of the North Carolina State Bar, the Mecklenburg County Bar Association, and, the Hispanic National Bar Association. When he’s not managing our Charlotte, NC office, Marcus can be found spending time with his wife and their two cats or out in the woods camping.

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