Student Loan News & Updates: What Type of Loan Do I Have?

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 …

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John Daniel Featured in Super Lawyers Magazine

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 …

John Woodman to Speak at Mecklenburg County Bar Annual Review

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, …

In Memoriam: Kenneth Franklin Essex (1943-2022)

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 …

Essex Richards ERISA Litigation Team Earns National Recognition

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 …

Essex Richards Sponsors Young Black Leadership Alliance

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 …

Who’ll Get All Your Stuff When You’re Dead?

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 …