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About Bryan
Biography
Bryan believes strongly that individuals and small businesses deserve the same aggressive and vigorous representation that large corporations and insurance companies receive.
Bryan represents individuals in employee benefit matters throughout North Carolina, including long and short-term disability claims, health coverage claims, severance plans, executive compensation matters (such as bonus, stock and incentive plans), and retirement plans (including 401(k) plans, pension plans and ESOPs).
Bryan also represents individuals and small businesses in employment law matters, including issues related to termination of employees, discrimination, wage and hour compliance, non-competition and trade secret litigation, and severance/employment agreements.
Along with his partner, Matthew Marcellino, Bryan assists clients in personal injury and family law matters.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Employee Benefits
75%
24 years
Employment and Labor
25%
27 years
Fees and Rates
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 21 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 29 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 22 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Marcellino & Tyson PLLC
1315 East Blvd. Ste 250, Charlotte, NC, 28203
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Bryan Tyson's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
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Health Care Benefits
I recently worked with Bryan Tyson on an ERISA health care benefits issue. He was highly knowledgeable and super-helpful. We were able to get the issue resolved quickly and to my satisfaction. Highly recommend him for ERISA/employee benefit matters, including health insurance issues.
Posted by Megan | September 7, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
ERISA Claim Assistance
I recently consulted with Bryan Tyson at Marcellino & Tyson, PLLC regarding a health care claim under ERISA. I was extremely impressed with their legal knowledge and the strategy they provided for my claim. Fortunately, after hiring the firm, the insurance company reversed its position and granted ...
Posted by ashok | August 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
review
“I’m a physician who purchased an individual disability policy to protect myself in case I couldn’t be a doctor anymore. The insurance company, however, denied my claim. I wasn’t sure how to proceed, so I reached out to attorney Bryan Tyson at Marcellino & Tyson, PLLC. His knowledge of ERISA and h...
Posted by Patty | January 2, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A Huge Help!
A big thank you to Bryan Tyson for reviewing my independent contractor agreement. The organization I was contracting with tried to make major, unacceptable changes to our current contract. I hired Bryan to review it and give feedback and as a result of his expertise, the organization agreed to agre...
Posted by Lynda | December 9, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Great Service!
I’ve had the opportunity to work with Bryan Tyson on employment contract matters on several occasions. Bryan is certainly knowledgeable in this area of the law. and has his clients' best interest at heart. However, what’s even more helpful is his practical approach to guiding clients to their desir...
Bryan Tyson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Brian is a great attorney and a pleasure to work with. Brian has a wealth of knowledge in all areas of employment law and is someone I routinely turn to with questions involving employee benefits."
"Bryan is a smart, aggressive litigator that will protect client interests. He is effective inside and outside of the courtroom representing his clients. I endorse Bryan."
"Bryan Tyson is one of the most thorough and knowledgeable attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He has an expansive understanding of employment law, ERISA, short term disability, long term disability and health insurance. In addition to providing outstanding representation to his clients, Bryan is also a valuable resource to other attorneys in the community. I have no hesitation in giving him the highest of ratings."
"Bryan and I worked in the same law firm previously. He is one of the smartest, most down-to-earth lawyers that I know. He has a very practical approach that lends itself to resolving matters, but also has the skill, knowledge and experience that allow him to win in court. I do not hesitate to recommend him."
"I’ve had the good fortune of knowing Bryan for more than twenty years. Through his work, Bryan has developed a deep knowledge of the law governing employee benefits, and he is always the first person I call when I have a question about employment law. We’ve worked on cases together, and I can tell you that he truly cares for his clients and takes their concerns to heart. It’s these insights that make him such an effective advocate, and I wholeheartedly recommend him today just as I have countless times in the past."
"I refer my employment law cases to Bryan, when our firm has a conflict. He does a thorough job and my clients are impressed with his professionalism. I appreciate having a trustworthy attorney to entrust my clients when they need assistance."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bryan is one of the go-to lawyers in NC for his expertise in the field of ERISA, long-term disability and employee benefits."
"Bryan is an excellent attorney and a gentleman. I highly recommend you contact Bryan if you have employee benefits issues."
"Bryan is a fine attorney who I associate with frequently. He has my highest recommendation and you cannot go wrong consulting with Bryan regarding your legal matter."
"I have worked with Bryan for quite a while now and have found him to be an exceptional attorney."
Rachel Matesic
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Eric Trosch
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Matthew Olson
Employee benefits lawyer
Ross Miller
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Matthew Marcellino
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Legal Elite--Employment Law (Voted First Place in Practice Area), Business North Carolina Magazine
2015
Charlotte's Finest, Creative Loafing/Proactive Resources
2015
10 Best Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Marcellino & Tyson, PLLC
2010 - 2014
Partner, Bryan L. Tyson, PLLC
2008 - 2010
Of Counsel, Kilpatrick Stockton, LLP
2003 - 2008
Of Counsel, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice
Associations
2016 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeDevelopment Committee
2015 - Present
North Carolina Advocates for JusticeMember
2004 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
2004 - Present
Mecklenburg County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Scism v. Piedmont Natural Gas Co., Inc. Long Term Disability Plan and Hartford Life Insurance Co., 3:13-cv-667 (W.D.N.C. 2013)
Insurance company reversed its denial and awarded client full benefits
L.B. v. United Behavioral Health, Inc., 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 129403 (W.D.N.C. 2014)
Full benefits and attorneys' fees awarded to client.
Breyan v. U.S. Cotton, LLC, 2013 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 144784 (W.D.N.C. 2013)
Motion for Judgment on Pleadings denied
Education
2002
Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M - Master of Laws with Distinction
2002
Georgetown University Law Center
LL.M - Master of Laws
1996
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor with Honors
1993
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
BA - Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Political Science
Publications
2005
Taxation of Exempts 58
Are Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements Preferable to 457(f) Plans for Deferring Compensation?
2004
Charlotte Business Journal
New rules for execs’ deferred comp
2003
105 West Virginia Law Review 763
Is the Merger of Participant-Directed 401(k) Plans Subject to ERISA’s Fiduciary Standards?: An Analysis of the Franklin v. First Union Litigation and Its Aftermath
2001
Georgia Bar Journal, Volume 7, Number 1
Under Lock and Key (and Covenant): Practical Aspects to Protecting Your Clients with Restrictive Employment Covenants
2000
The Labor Lawyer (ABA), Volume 15, Number 3
The FCRA and Workplace Investigations
Languages
English