Born and raised in Bristol. UVA graduate. Duke University Law, top 10% of my class. I gained experience at large litigation law firms in Dallas, Texas and Washington, D.C. before I returned to the Tri-Cities. I live in Abingdon with my wife and children I have litigated hundreds of cases. I have tried cases in front of Virginia and Tennessee juries. I have written briefs and argued appeals in Virginia, Tennessee and federal courts. I have argued twice before the nine justices of the United States Supreme Court. I have a passion to use my education and experience in helping everyday people. I have obtained excellent recoveries for them in dozens of cases, ranging from multimillion dollar settlements to small fender-bender cases of a few thousand dollars.

Carrie Hurtik founded Hurtik Law & Associates in 2010 after spending more than 10 years assisting people with civil litigation matters as an attorney. A Michigan native, Ms. Hurtik obtained a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Criminal Justice from Western Michigan University. She would then go on to obtain a master's degree in Criminal Justice from Illinois State University, and her JD from Gonzaga University School of Law. Before obtaining her law degree, Ms. Hurtik spent several years working as a realtor and appraiser in Illinois. She frequently saw the legal complexities people face when making these transactions during this time and decided to use her knowledge and experience to help people as an attorney. Ms. Hurtik now provides legal services for clients dealing with real estate issues, bankruptcy, construction law, family law, and estate planning. Ms. Hurtik is a dedicated advocate for her clients and works closely with them for the entirety of their case. She is known for being honest and forthright, telling clients what they need to hear so they can make informed decisions as they plan for the future. Ms. Hurtik is admitted to practice in all Nevada State Courts, Federal Court for the District of Nevada, and the Ninth Circuit Appellate Court. She is a member of the State Bar of Nevada, Clark County Bar Association, and Nevada Trial Lawyers Association. Ms. Hurtik practices in the areas of general liability, civil litigation, construction defect litigation, real estate law, contract law, business litigation, asset protection, and bankruptcy.

Barry Huston is a Personal Injury, Workers Compensation, Wrongful Death, Construction & Development, Car Accidents attorney who has been licensed for 48 years. This attorney attended Brooklyn Law School and has an office in New York, NY.

Helena is committed to social causes and is the co-author of the “Search for Jabulani,” a children’s book by the Grannies on Safari adventurers. In her spare time, she and her children are inventors of sustainable beauty products.