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Attorney Heather Culp’s article Federal Student Loan Relief was published in the Spring 2024 edition of the North Carolina State Bar Journal. After completing more than 20 hours of continuing legal education on the subject of federal student loan relief, Heather is well-positioned to provide …
Essex Richards is pleased to announce that eight firm attorneys have been named North Carolina “Super Lawyers” or “Rising Stars” for 2024. Additionally, Essex Richards attorneys Heather Culp and Lauren Lewis were named to the list of Top 50 Women North Carolina Super Lawyers. Heather Culp was …
Bankruptcy partner John Woodman was recently interviewed for a WSOC-TV article covering the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of MV Realty. MV Realty Company earned press last year for offering fast cash to homeowners – thousands of dollars in some cases – with no interest or fees. To …
Partner Heather Culp has been named one of the 50 Most Influential Women of 2023 by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly and its sister publication The Mecklenburg Times. The award recognizes leaders whose influence is felt in business, government, legal, education, and the nonprofit sector. Criteria for selection include professional achievements, …
Essex Richards attorney John Woodman will speak at the upcoming Mecklenburg County Bar’s Annual Review on February 2. John will provide an update on bankruptcy law as part of the Bar’s Annual Review CLE. John’s practice includes commercial litigation and bankruptcy law. He helps individuals, …
by: Heather Culp For folks who come to us for help with their debts, one of our most important responsibilities is to explain their legal options, how they work, and what they cost, and then help them determine the best path forward and help them …
By: David DiMatteo and Heather Culp The instant a bankruptcy is filed, a “stay” usually goes into effect, restraining creditors (those owed money or property) from taking certain actions against the debtor (the person or entity that filed for bankruptcy) or against “property of the …
Bankruptcy partner Heather Culp was recently interviewed for a WSOC-TV article covering the sale of Charlotte’s EpiCentre following foreclosure proceedings earlier this year. The property was auctioned Tuesday morning at the Mecklenburg County Courthouse and was sold to the highest bidder, Deutsche Bank Trust Company …
On July 22, 2022, the North Carolina State Bar Council made several appointments, including appointing Heather Culp to a second three-year term on the Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts (“IOLTA”) Board of Trustees (2022-2025). The Council also appointed trustee Shelby Benton of Goldsboro to chair …
Bankruptcy partner John Woodman was recently interviewed for a WSOC-TV article covering the bankruptcy filing of David Tepper’s real estate company. GT Real Estate Holdings said the bankruptcy was filed in connection with the failed practice facility project in Rock Hill. In the article, John …
By: Heather Culp The short answer is, there is no specific dollar amount of debt required to file Chapter 7. The longer answer follows. The best way to figure out whether you are a good candidate for bankruptcy – including Chapter 7, which is just …
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have named Essex Richards to their 2022 list of “Best Law Firms” in America. The firm received a national ranking and metropolitan rankings in several practice areas. For the sixth year in a row, Essex Richards earned a national ranking …