Senta F. Rhodes
Helping people. It’s really that simple as to why I do this work. I treat all my clients the way I would want my own family to be treated. I am honored that they put their trust and faith in us to be their voice to insurance companies, adverse attorneys, or jurors. Helping my clients navigate one the worst and most challenging times of their lives is the biggest reward.
More About Senta F. Rhodes
Senta F. Rhodes is an experienced trial attorney who is admitted to practice law in 3 states including North Carolina, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and The State of Maryland. Before joining Grimes Teich Anderson, Senta was an Assistant District Attorney in the Major Felony Crimes Division in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
There she prosecuted more than 20 jury trials and 50 bench trials. She is experienced in gathering evidence, examining experts and negotiations. She was previously an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Domestic Violence Unit for the District Court Division in Prince George’s County, Maryland where she prosecuted both bench and jury trials, negotiated plea agreements and examined witnesses before the Grand Jury.
A Nashville, Tennessee native, Senta received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin and is a member of Phi Alpha Theta and The National Honor Society.
She received her law degree from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law in Washington, DC.
Senta was a Judicial Law Clerk for the Honorable Warren J. Krug in Prince Fredrick, Maryland and while in law school she completed several externships at The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of International Affairs in Washington, DC and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in Arlington, Virginia.
Senta is Vice President of the WNC Branch of the NC Association of Women Attorneys. At Grimes Teich Anderson, her primary focus is Personal Injury Law.
Senta and her husband, a military veteran, and physician, have two children.
Education
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J.D., The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington DC, 2007
American Bar Association's Client Counseling Competition, Regional Finalist; Phi Alpha Delta; BARBRI, Head Representative, 3rd year, Associate Representative, 1st and 2nd year. -
B.A., University of Wisconsin
Phi Alpha Theta; National Honor Society
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
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State of North Carolina, 2016
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 2010
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State of Maryland, 2008
Professional & Bar Association Memberships
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North Carolina State Board of Legal Specialization
Board Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Since 2000 -
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member, Board of Governors, 2006-2021
Member, Executive Committee, Workers' Compensation Section
Disclaimer
*Every case is different and may have a different result.