About Us

Our story begins in 1978, when Henry “Hank” Teich moved to Asheville, North Carolina after graduating from law school in San Francisco. He set out to build both a legal career and a life rooted in service. Not long after arriving, Hank formed a friendship with Janson “Jan” Grimes, a Pitt County, North Carolina native and graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. At the time, both attorneys practiced in the same downtown Asheville building. Hank soon joined Jan’s firm, and not long after, they founded their own general practice, Grimes & Teich, and laid the foundation for what would become Grimes Teich Anderson LLP.

From the beginning, our firm was built on a commitment to helping people navigate complex legal challenges. During our early years as a general practice, Hank also served the community as Assistant County Attorney for Buncombe County from 1980 to 1981 and later as Buncombe County Public Guardian for two decades. In that role, he managed the affairs of vulnerable adults and disabled veterans across North Carolina, reinforcing our firm’s dedication to advocacy and care.

As our firm evolved, so did our focus. We recognized a growing need for strong representation for individuals injured in accidents, hurt on the job, or facing denied Social Security Disability claims. We committed ourselves to these areas, with Jan leading our Social Security Disability practice and Hank focusing on personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. Over time, we expanded our reach, opening additional offices and growing alongside the communities we serve.

In 2000, Hank became a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law, reflecting our deep commitment to excellence in this area. As our firm continued to grow, we welcomed new attorneys who brought valuable experience and perspective.

In 2006, Scott Anderson joined our team, bringing extensive trial experience in personal injury and workers’ compensation cases from his background as an insurance defense attorney. His leadership helped expand our presence into South Carolina, including the opening of our Greenville office, and our firm name evolved to Grimes Teich Anderson LLP. Today, Scott serves as our managing partner, guiding our continued growth and vision.

Brian Buchanan joined the firm as a partner in 2008. Brian worked for several years as an insurance defense attorney, gaining extensive trial experience in personal injury and wrongful death litigation, before returning to his hometown of Spruce Pine in Mitchell County. Practicing in Asheville and throughout Western North Carolina, Brian’s office in Spruce Pine became part of Grimes Teich Anderson LLP when he joined the firm. His practice focuses on wrongful death and personal injury cases as well as Social Security Disability.

Anna Hamrick, also a former insurance defense attorney, previously opened a plaintiff’s practice in Asheville focused on Social Security Disability and workers’ compensation claims. She joined Grimes Teich Anderson as a partner in 2017. Anna is a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation Law and represents injured workers. She also represents clients in Social Security Disability cases.

Jeff Martin joined the firm in 2013 after practicing with a firm in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Based in the Greenville office, Jeff focuses on workers’ compensation and personal injury law. He became a partner at Grimes Teich Anderson in 2019.

Senta Rhodes, a Senior Associate at the firm, began practicing with Grimes Teich Anderson in 2016. Before joining the firm, she gained significant trial experience as an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Domestic Violence Unit of the District Court Division in Maryland and as an Assistant District Attorney in the Major Felony Crimes Division in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her practice focuses on personal injury law.

Christian (“Chris”) Connolly joined Grimes Teich Anderson in 2019 after beginning his legal career practicing immigration law. As an associate with the firm, Chris represents injured and disabled clients.

In 2020, David Henson, a partner at Henson Fuerst Attorneys, became Of Counsel to Grimes Teich Anderson. With more than 25 years of legal experience, David focuses on eminent domain cases throughout North Carolina.

Most recently, Kathryn Martin joined Grimes Teich Anderson as a partner in 2025 and established the firm’s Family Law Division. Based in the Greenville office, Kathryn brings years of experience as a Litigation Managing Partner with a large nationwide domestic litigation firm. Her practice focuses on all aspects of South Carolina family law.

Our team serves clients throughout North and Carolina and handles various case types, including:

Today, we remain committed to the same principles that guided our founding: providing compassionate, experienced, and results-driven representation. While our firm has grown in size and scope, our mission remains unchanged. We stand beside our clients, advocate for their rights, and work tirelessly to help them move forward with confidence.

If you have questions about an injury you sustained, contact the personal injury lawyers at Grimes Teich Anderson for help. There's never a fee to discuss your injury or disability case. With offices in Greenville, South Carolina and in Asheville, Rutherfordton, Waynesville, Spruce Pine, and Franklin, North Carolina, our experienced attorneys are there when you need them.