I'm familiar with Martindale-Hubbell, having been in it many, many years, and you're mistaken about the depth of legal talent there. I suggest they know the law of North Carolina and it is as I set out. Unless you've got law that supports your position, you ought to stop suggesting you know otherwise.
i have been practicing law for decades and won a case at the us supreme court, a criminal case. but, if you are such a genius, then i bow to your skillfull reliance upon martindale hubbell, who by the way, gives me an av rating and has for many years. dont get hostile, i hope you are right.