Clifford and Harris Trial Lawyers was founded in 1973 by R. Walton McNairy and Locke T. Clifford, classmates at the UNC School of Law. What started as a two-person firm has grown into one of the most respected criminal defense practices in North Carolina. Today, attorneys Andrew C. Clifford, Daniel A. Harris, and Aaron B. Wellman bring over 50 years of combined experience to every case, representing thousands of business and individual clients in state and federal courts across the region. The firm focuses exclusively on criminal defense, and that focus makes a real difference. Both Locke and Andrew Clifford served as assistant district attorneys in Guilford County before shifting to defense work, which means the team understands how prosecutors think and how to counter their strategies. The firm is the only one in Greensboro with two attorneys who hold Board Certified Specialist status in both state and federal criminal law, a distinction held by both Daniel Harris and Aaron Wellman. Best Lawyers has recognized Clifford and Harris as the only Tier 1 firm in the Triad for both Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White Collar Crime. Beyond the courtroom, the attorneys and their families have served on community boards and supported organizations including Legal Aid of North Carolina. If you are facing criminal charges in Greensboro or anywhere in Guilford County, this is a firm with the experience, the credentials, and the track record to stand in your corner.