Author: Julia Hull

Four Lee Segui attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Super Lawyers North Carolina.

Matthew Lee and Mark Sigmon were named Super Lawyers. Jeremy Williams and Katharine Batchelor were named Rising Stars.

Super Lawyers is a national rating service that recognizes attorneys based on peer nominations, independent research, and professional achievement. The Rising Stars distinction is reserved for attorneys who are either under 40 years old or in practice for 10 years or less.

Only a small percentage of attorneys in each state are selected each year.

The recognition reflects the work these attorneys continue to lead in employment litigation, class actions, consumer protection, and appellate matters across North Carolina and nationwide.

Matt Lee and Mark Sigmon have been named to the 2026 edition of Business North

Carolina’ s Legal Elite, an annual peer-selected recognition of attorneys across the state.

Mark Sigmon was recognized in the Appellate category, reflecting his work in high-level

briefing and appellate advocacy in state and federal courts. His practice focuses on appeals,

dispositive motions, and complex legal issues that shape the trajectory of cases.

Matthew Lee was recognized in the Employment category for his leadership in employment and

civil rights litigation. His work includes jury trials, coordinated proceedings, and class actions

involving workplace discrimination and compensation disputes.

The Legal Elite distinction is based on votes from fellow North Carolina attorneys. The

recognition reflects the respect of peers within the legal community and highlights attorneys

known for excellence in their respective practice areas.

A federal court in the Western District of North Carolina has granted preliminary approval of a

proposed class action settlement in a wage case against HCA Healthcare and affiliated facilities.

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of hourly, non-exempt employees, alleges violations related to wage

and hour practices. The court’s order preliminarily certifies a settlement class consisting of

current and former hourly employees who worked at certain HCA-affiliated hospitals and

facilities in North Carolina between April 25, 2021, and July 27, 2025.

The proposed settlement provides for a gross settlement amount of $1,563,000. The court has

appointed RG2 Claims Administration LLC as settlement administrator and approved theproposed notice plan to inform class members of their rights. A final approval hearing will be

scheduled after notice has been distributed and the statutory waiting period has passed.

Preliminary approval does not resolve the case. It reflects the court’s initial determination that

the proposed settlement falls within the range of possible approval and warrants notice to the

class. Class members will have the opportunity to opt out or object before final approval is

considered.

Lee Segui attorneys Matthew Lee, Jeremy Williams, and Katharine Batchelor were appointed as

Class Counsel as part of a broader leadership group in the case.

If granted final approval, the settlement will resolve the asserted claims for participating class

members.