Our Charlotte office at Ballantyne One has served clients across North Carolina since 2020, backed by the firm's practice since its founding in 2002. We represent individuals, families and businesses, including the Ethiopian, Oromo and wider East African community, in English, Amharic and Afaan Oromo.
Office Details
Gobena & Associates, Charlotte
Ballantyne One, 15720 Brixham Hill Avenue, Suite 300
Charlotte, NC 28277
Phone: 1-888-462-3625 (1-888-GOBENA5)
Email: Israel@gobenalaw.com
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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How We Help in North Carolina
- Immigration law: asylum, family-based petitions, green cards, naturalization, deportation defense and consular processing
- Personal injury and auto accidents: North Carolina follows the contributory negligence rule (with limited exceptions), so early legal advice matters. Learn how NC differs from Minnesota.
- Family law
- Estate planning and trust administration
- Commercial real estate and data center development: as members of NAIOP Charlotte, we stay closely engaged with the region's commercial real estate sector
- Aviation law
Serving Charlotte's Ethiopian and East African Community
Many Ethiopian and East African families in the Charlotte area need help with immigration, a car accident, a family matter or planning for the future. At Gobena & Associates you can explain your situation in Amharic or Afaan Oromo and get clear answers in your own language.
Information in your language: አማርኛ · Afaan Oromoo
Meet Our Founder
Israel Gobena founded the firm in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 2002 and opened the Charlotte office in 2020. He is licensed in both North Carolina and Minnesota.
Also serving Minnesota from our Saint Paul office.
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