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By: Heather Culp If you’re among the 43.8 million federal student loan borrowers who owe student loans, or care about someone who owes, you know that student loans have been in the news almost constantly since the White House announced in August 2022 the Biden-Harris …
Litigation partner John Daniel was featured in Super Lawyers North Carolina’s January issue, where he shared his story of growing up exploring western North Carolina. In the feature, John shared how, as a child, he spent summers exploring the North Carolina mountains – a hobby …
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, …
Nine Essex Richards attorneys have been named North Carolina “Super Lawyers” or “Rising Stars” for 2023. 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 also named to the lists of …
Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announced that Business North Carolina magazine has named 4 firm attorneys to its 2023 list of “Legal Elite.” In addition to those named to Legal Elite this year, 4 Essex Richards attorneys have previously been named to the Hall of Fame including: retired partner Lou Lesesne …
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 …
We offer this memorial to share in our celebration of the life of our founder, partner, colleague, and friend, Ken Essex. Ken passed away on October 13, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with multiple myeloma. Strength and persistence were some of Ken’s many …
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have named Essex Richards to their 2023 list of “Best Law Firms” in America. The firm received a national ranking and metropolitan rankings in several practice areas. For the seventh year in a row, Essex Richards earned a national ranking …
On October 6, Essex Richards was proud to sponsor the Young Black Leadership Alliance’s (YBLA) Legacy Builders Luncheon event. Event proceeds support the organization’s programming and scholarships. YBLA was formed in 2006 with the mission of developing young Black high school students into leaders who …
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, so we are posting this adorable dog picture on our website. If you adopt a shelter dog this month, we salute you! It’s also National Estate Planning Awareness Month, so this is our nudge. If you don’t have …
Attorney Anne Essaye was recently named Board Chair of the Young Black Leadership Alliance (YBLA). Prior to this role, Anne served on the organization’s board since 2018. YBLA was formed in 2006 with the mission to identify, educate, and develop young black leaders to have …
On Monday, September 12, the North Carolina Bar Foundation held a Wills for Heroes clinic in Charlotte serving 23 first responders and their families. The Wills for Heroes program partners with local fire, police, and EMS stations/departments to host clinics where volunteer attorneys draft simple …