Essex Richards is proud to host Glennon Doyle Melton at the upcoming Women Helping Women event. Glennon is the best-selling author of Carry on Warrior and Love Worrier, and of the widely followed blog, Momestary. The event will be held on November 4 at Dana …
Essex Richards Attorney Lauren Lewis Appeared on WBTV Talking about the Fighting for Women with Fashion Event
The Charlotte Women Attorneys and the Women Physicians Section of the Mecklenburg County Medical Society proudly announce the sixth annual Fighting for Women with Fashion event to benefit victims of domestic violence. In the past five years, the Fighting for Women with Fashion events have raised …
The Best Lawyers in America 2017 Recognizes 7 Essex Richards Attorneys; Woody Connette Named 2017 Lawyer of the Year in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers© in America has named 7 of its attorneys to the 2017 list in the publication’s newly released 23rd edition.
Partner Heather Culp Invited to Speak on Bankruptcy Law at NCBA Annual Review Seminar
Essex Richards attorney Heather Culp will join thirteen lawyers from around the state of North Carolina to update on the year’s legal developments. Culp will provide the updates on consumer bankruptcy, covering the basics of bankruptcy for individuals and married couples with an emphasis on …
Partner Jon Buchan was a panelist on Mike Collins’ WFAE Charlotte Talks program on July 12 Topic: Social Media and Free Speech
The use of social media has been exploding. Nearly two-thirds of American adults are now on a social networking site using them for many reasons including an opportunity to get things off their chests. It’s a bedrock of free speech but one that presents a …
Partner John Daniel to Speak at Business Tort CLE
Business Torts: Deception, Fraud & the Usual Suspects Thursday, September 29, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. at the Bar & Foundation Center The purpose of my presentation is to share basic law and procedure on prosecuting and defending claims of unfair and deceptive …
Newly Enacted Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
On May 11, 2016, President Obama signed into law the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (DTSA), which received extensive bipartisan support in Congress. The DTSA gives trade secret owners a new tool against the misappropriation of their trade secrets. It is the first federal …
Myths of Mediation – Three Dangerous Myths About NC Superior Court mediations
Originally published by North Carolina Lawyer’s Weekly on May 24, 2016. By Jonathan E. Buchan A myth, according to my well-worn companion Webster’s Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, is “an unfounded and false notion.” The thicket of rules and statutory provisions governing mediated settlement conferences in North …
Partner Heather Culp Chosen President-Elect of Mecklenburg County Bar
On Thursday, May 19, Essex Richards Partner Heather Culp was elected as President-Elect of the Mecklenburg County Bar, serving as President-Elect from July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Heather will succeed MCB President Lane Williamson of Tin Fulton Walker & Owen. Heather will serve …
Essex Richards Attorney Norris Adams Named General Counsel to the North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police
On Saturday, April 9, 2016, Essex Richards Attorney Norris Adams was sworn in as General Counsel to the North Carolina Fraternal Order of Police (NCFOP). Adams’ role will be to serve as legal counsel to the organization on a statewide level, while continuing his law …
Thinking of Divorcing? Read This First
You’re angry as hell at the spouse you thought you knew. You want to hire the meanest, toughest SOB divorce lawyer you can find and exact the retribution you deserve by going to court. How could a judge not agree that your spouse is a …
Essex Richards’ ERISA Attorneys Submit Comments to U.S. Department of Labor
Essex Richards attorneys Edward (“Woody”) Connette, Norris Adams, and Caitlin Walton submitted comments to the United States Department of Labor (“DOL”) last month. Their comments were submitted in response to the DOL’s request for comments regarding proposed changes to current regulations governing disability benefit claims. According to …