DURHAM, NC, August 27, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- North Carolina law firm Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, P.A. is pleased to announce the promotion of attorney Joseph Hjelt to partner.

"Mr. Hjelt is an excellent attorney dedicated to quality client service, strong legal advocacy, compassion, and professionalism — all values that we prioritize at Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group," says firm Managing Partner Michael Kornbluth. "We are thrilled to promote him to partner."

A 2018 graduate of the University of North Carolina School of Law, Mr. Hjelt is board-certified as a specialist in employment law, a credential currently held by just 33 attorneys statewide. Certified specialists have demonstrated substantial experience and knowledge in employment law and satisfied rigorous requirements for continuing education, peer review, and examination, making it a distinguished credential that benefits clients who are navigating complex employment matters.

In addition, Mr. Hjelt is past Chair of the Employment Law Section of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and has been recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers every year since 2021.

"This partnership is a significant milestone for me, both personally and professionally," says Hjelt. "I look forward to continuing Kornbluth Ginsberg's mission to make North Carolina a safe and fair place for all to work."

*Figure accessed through NC State Bar legal directory, Aug. 2026

Kornbluth Ginsberg Law Group, P.A. is a North Carolina employment law, workers' compensation, and personal injury law firm. Its attorneys have over 100 years of combined legal experience assisting clients with workplace disputes, sexual harassment, employment discrimination, severance and contract negotiations, and personal injury matters. Its attorneys have successfully recovered millions of dollars in compensation for clients throughout the North Carolina Triangle region.

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