“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”
— Hellen Keller
THE Team
joshua macnamara
attorney
Bar Admissions
North Carolina
California
United States Tax Court
United States District Court – Eastern District, North Carolina
United States District Court – Middle District, North Carolina
United States District Court – Western District, North Carolina
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Public Administration & Political Economics;
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Government & Politics
Honors
Guest Lecturer, University of Texas at Dallas, MBA Program, Real Estate Analysis Modules
Practice Areas
Administrative & Municipal Law
Professional & Occupational License Defense
Complex Commercial Matters
Business Formation, Organization & Management
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Loan Negotiations & Modifications
Construction & Vendor Disputes
Owner & Landlord Representation
Real Estate Development & Transactions
Tax Controversy & Defense
Bio
Joshua MacNamara brings over 30 years of business ownership and management experience to his legal practice. Licensed to practice in North Carolina, California, and in multiple federal courts, Josh represents clients before administrative agencies and courts, including the IRS, NC Department of Revenue, and U.S. Tax Court.
Josh helps clients navigate complex commercial workouts, restructurings, and compliance matters to avoid bankruptcy proceedings, and works toward providing tax and financial relief, while always aiming to resolve controversies in a non-contentious manner.
With extensive experience in business and real estate, Josh has navigated federal, state, and local government agencies, GSA leasing, lender compliance, and vendor issues. He has worked with private equity, lenders, borrowers, and REITs, managing real estate portfolios and implementing strategic plans to maximize market share and profitability.
Josh has also handled complex commercial transactions, including purchase and lease agreements, and managed over 3.5 million rentable square feet of Class A & B space. He has supervised build-to-suit projects, tenant improvements, and infrastructure constructions for landlords and the GSA.
In addition to his legal practice, Josh has served as a court-appointed receiver in a national multi-family mortgage fraud and insolvency case, working with federal prosecutors to address civil and criminal wrongdoing.
Originally from New York, Josh grew up in Texas and later worked professionally in New York's "Silicon Alley" during the dot-com revolution. His career eventually led him to North Carolina, where he now resides with his wife and dogs. A creative problem solver and entrepreneur, Josh enjoys cooking, grilling, playing music, and exploring the outdoors as an amateur mycologist.
jillian blanchard
Of / Special Counsel
Bar Admissions
North Carolina
South Carolina
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
University of South Carolina School of Law, Columbia, SC
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Practice Areas
General Business Counsel
Business Transactions
Construction Contracts
Commercial & Residential Leasing
Land Use & Zoning
HOA Enforcement & Owner Disputes
Estate Planning
Equine Law
Bio
Jillian Blanchard, a native of Wilmington, North Carolina, is licensed to practice law in both North and South Carolina. She graduated from the University of South Carolina with a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and a Minor in Southern Studies, and later earned her Juris Doctor from the same institution. During law school, she was actively involved as a Production Editor for the ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Journal, and as a member of the Pro Bono Board and Diversity and Inclusion Task Force. She also served as President of the Christian Legal Society.
Jillian’s legal practice centers on construction, development, real property, and business law. She acts as outside general counsel for businesses in these industries. Recognized for her dedication to pro bono services by the New Hanover County Bar Association and the Wilmington Office of Legal Aid North Carolina, Jillian is also a committed member of the North Carolina Bar Association. She served as a Council Member of the Construction Law Section and chaired the Section’s Communications Committee.
Outside of her legal career, Jillian enjoys outdoor activities like hunting, fishing, and horseback riding. In her free time, she loves spending time at the stables with her husband and her horse, Louie. An avid SEC college football fan, she never misses a South Carolina Gamecocks game.
justin Prusiensky
Of / Special Counsel
Bar Admissions
North Carolina
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) - Accounting
Appalachian State University
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
North Carolina
Practice Areas
Tax Controversy
Audit Defense
Tax Relief
Business Transactions
Bio
Justin Prusiensky brings a unique blend of legal and accounting expertise to his practice. Admitted to the North Carolina Bar and a licensed CPA since 2009, Justin is an alumnus of Appalachian State University. Known affectionately by locals as a “Damn Yankee,” he has made a significant impact in the field of tax law and strategic business planning.
Justin focuses on all things tax and business, leveraging technology to enhance business operations and efficiency. While he dreams of technology freeing up more of his time for skiing during tax season, he remains dedicated to guiding clients through the complexities of tax regulations.
Outside of work, Justin enjoys hitting the slopes and embracing the great outdoors. His commitment to helping clients navigate the intricacies of tax law makes him a trusted advisor in the field.