Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announce that Chambers & Partners has recognized Partner Jonathan E. Buchan in its 2022 edition of its legal directory, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Jon was named to Band 1, the highest tier recognition in the area of …
What Is The Automatic Stay And How Does It Work?
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 …
12 Essex Richards Attorneys Named Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch by Best Lawyers in America
Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers© in America has named 12 of its attorneys to the 2023 list in the publication’s newly released 29th edition – Norris Adams, Rob Blair, Jon Buchan, Woody Connette, Heather Culp, John Daniel, Rick Elkins, Anne Essaye, Bree Laughrun, …
Heather Culp Quoted by WSOC-TV Regarding EpiCentre Sale
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 …
Heather Culp Appointed Vice Chair of NC State Bar’s IOLTA Board of Trustees
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 …
Retired Partner Lou Lesesne Honored by Davidson College
During Davidson College’s 2022 reunion, retired Essex Richards partner Lou Lesesne was presented with the college’s Distinguished Alumni Award. The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes alumni who have provided leadership or attained recognition within their profession. Davidson remarked that “Lou Lesesne ’67 has passionately and energetically …
John Woodman Quoted by WSOC-TV Regarding David Tepper’s Real Estate Company’s Bankruptcy
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 …
Custody Schedules Explained
By: Lauren V. Lewis Child custody has two distinct parts: legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody relates to who has the authority to make decisions concerning the child. Physical custody relates to the schedule of when the child will be with each parent. Talking …
COVID-19 and Caregiver Discrimination in the Workplace
By: Kristen Finlon According to the Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center, the United States officially surpassed one million reported COVID-19 deaths this week. At the same time, employers across the country continue to press forward with returning to operations that are as close as possible …
The Case for Block Billing
By: Norris A. Adams, II After almost 17 years litigating ERISA cases, I say with some level of credibility – at least I hope — that there are many extraordinary and difficult aspects that employees/participants/claimants/plaintiffs face with ERISA.1 There is the absence of meaningful cross-examination, …
How Much Debt Do You Have To Be In To File Chapter 7?
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 …
Heather Culp Named Top Volunteer by North Carolina Bar Foundation
Heather Culp was recently named a NC Free Legal Answers top volunteer for 2021 by the North Carolina Bar Foundation. The North Carolina Bar Foundation (NCBF) is the charitable arm of the North Carolina Bar Association that leads pro bono, public service, and development initiatives for …