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Essex Richards, P.A., is seeking an experienced and highly-organized Family LawParalegal to support an attorney team focused on collaborative, mediation, arbitrationand litigation matters. The qualified individual will be responsible for case management,document drafting, client communications, court filings, and administrative tasks. Thisrole requires strong analytical skills, …
Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announce that Chambers & Partners USA 2026 recognized the firm in the practice area of Bankruptcy/Restructuring in North Carolina, Band 3. The firm’s inclusion on the list identifies Essex Richards as a leader in this field as recognized by the …
Essex Richards, P.A. is proud to announce our attorneys selected to the 2026 Super Lawyers list, a distinction that recognizes outstanding professional achievement and peer recognition within the legal community. The Super Lawyers selection process is rigorous and comprehensive, incorporating peer nominations, independent research, and …
Best Lawyers has named Essex Richards to their 2026 list of “Best Law Firms” in America. The firm received a national ranking and metropolitan rankings in several practice areas. For the tenth year in a row, Essex Richards earned a national ranking for its ERISA …
Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers in America® has named 9 of its attorneys to the 2026 list in the publication’s newly released 32nd edition – Norris Adams, Rob Blair, Bree Laughrun, Lauren Lewis, John Maheras, Natalie Potter, Jon Windham, John Woodman, and Caitlin …
Essex Richards is pleased to announce that eight firm attorneys have been named North Carolina “Super Lawyers” or “Rising Stars” for 2025. Additionally, Essex Richards attorney Lauren Lewis was named to the list of Top 50 Women North Carolina Super Lawyers. The complete list of the 2025 …
Originally published by The Charlotte Observer, January 12, 2025. By Taylor Batten, Managing Editor Jon Buchan called me the other day to tell me he was finally hanging it up. Retiring at age 74 to swat more tennis balls, flick more fly-fishing casts and shoot …
Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorneys Woody Connette, Bree Laughrun, Lauren Lewis, Natalie Potter, Caitlin Walton, and Jon Windham have been named among Business North Carolina magazine’s Legal Elite for 2025. Each year, practicing North Carolina attorneys have a chance to vote on who …
Below, Jon shares a few departing thoughts with colleagues at the Bar and longtime friends. Dear Colleagues at the Bar and Longtime Friends, After enjoying the good fortune of practicing law in Charlotte for the last 45 years, I am retiring in January, 2025. I …
Best Lawyers has named Essex Richards to their 2025 list of “Best Law Firms” in America. The firm received a national ranking and metropolitan rankings in several practice areas. For the ninth year in a row, Essex Richards earned a national ranking for its ERISA Litigation …
Essex Richards has raised over $1800 to donate to Classroom Central, a Charlotte-area organization that provides basic school supplies to students in need in the Charlotte area. Classroom Central fosters equity in education by providing teachers and students with the free resources they need to succeed, and …
Essex Richards, P.A. is seeking an experienced attorney with proven skills to join our firm. An existing client base to blend with internal referrals is favorable, but we welcome the opportunity to meet with all interested and qualified candidates. We have opportunities in the following …