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Essex Richards attorney Caitlin Walton has joined the board of Psychology For All, a nonprofit organization that aims to increase access to psychological services for members of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community by providing financial assistance and help to those unable to afford psychological care. The organization …
Eight Essex Richards attorneys have been named North Carolina “Super Lawyers” or “Rising Stars” for 2019. Additionally, Essex Richards attorneys Robert S. Blair and Edward G. “Woody” Connette were named to the list of Top 100 Lawyers in North Carolina. Woody was also named to the …
Partner Jon Buchan was quoted recently in a Lawyers Weekly article, “File of Sex Assault Lawsuit Against Businessman Must Be Unsealed.” The article discusses implications of the December 18, 2018 decision by the North Carolina Court of Appeals that ruled for Essex Richards’ client The Fayetteville Observer and …
Partner Jon Buchan was quoted recently in a Fayetteville Observer article, “Lallier Ruling Sets Benchmark for Open Courts in N.C.” The article discusses implications of the December 18, 2018 decision by the North Carolina Court of Appeals that ruled for Essex Richards’ client The Fayetteville Observer and …
Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announced that Business North Carolina magazine has named 4 firm attorneys to its 2019 list of “Legal Elite.” Additionally, Essex Richards is honored to have 3 lawyers in the Legal Elite Hall of Fame: retired partner Lou Lesesne (Employment, 2007), Rob Blair (Family Law, 2016), and Heather Culp …
Who thinks it’s a good idea to write a Christmas-themed ERISA blog post? Why we do, that’s Who! In our practice, we deal with all manner and sort of insurance companies while advocating for our clients’ benefit entitlements under ERISA-governed group long-term disability (LTD) plans …
The North Carolina Court of Appeals this week ruled for Essex Richards’ client The Fayetteville Observer and reversed a Superior Court Judge’s sealing of the entire court file in a civil case involving a prominent Fayetteville business man. The Court of Appeals ruled that the …
Like most of life’s big decisions, the thought of filing for bankruptcy can be scary, overwhelming, emotional, confusing or a combination of all of these. It can also ignite thoughts of hope and determination – for your family’s future, financial peace,and the lifting of an …
Before last year, I had undergone a grand total of zero surgeries. Zilch, nada, nil. Not even wisdom teeth extraction. Mind you, a lot of effort went into maintaining my pristine surgical record (or lack thereof). If I had a dollar for every time a …
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers have named Essex Richards to their 2019 list of “Best Law Firms” in America. The firm received a national ranking and metropolitan rankings in several practice areas. For the third year in a row, Essex Richards earned a national ranking …
When you file a claim for long-term disability (“LTD”) insurance benefits, you naturally expect that the insurance company will comply, treat you fairly, and pay the benefits to which you are entitled. However, the vast majority of group (ERISA) LTD policies contain limitations and exclusions …
Essex Richards is excited to announce the launch of our Bankruptcy blog. The blog, written by bankruptcy attorney Heather Culp, will cover questions and issues that arise in filing for personal bankruptcy, as well as other debt-related legal matters. Topics will include the differences in …