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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 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 …
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 is pleased to announce that Lindsay Van Noy has joined Essex Richards P.A.’s family law group. Lindsay received her Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she double majored in Political Science and Management & Society, and minored …
Attorney Heather Culp’s article Federal Student Loan Relief was published in the Spring 2024 edition of the North Carolina State Bar Journal. After completing more than 20 hours of continuing legal education on the subject of federal student loan relief, Heather is well-positioned to provide …
Essex Richards is pleased to announce that eight firm attorneys have been named North Carolina “Super Lawyers” or “Rising Stars” for 2024. Additionally, Essex Richards attorneys Heather Culp and Lauren Lewis were named to the list of Top 50 Women North Carolina Super Lawyers. Heather Culp was …
Best Lawyers has named Essex Richards to their 2024 list of “Best Law Firms” in America. The firm received a national ranking and metropolitan rankings in several practice areas. For the eighth year in a row, Essex Richards earned a national ranking for its ERISA Litigation …
Bankruptcy partner John Woodman was recently interviewed for a WSOC-TV article covering the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of MV Realty. MV Realty Company earned press last year for offering fast cash to homeowners – thousands of dollars in some cases – with no interest or fees. To …
Partner Heather Culp has been named one of the 50 Most Influential Women of 2023 by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly and its sister publication The Mecklenburg Times. The award recognizes leaders whose influence is felt in business, government, legal, education, and the nonprofit sector. Criteria for selection include professional achievements, …
Essex Richards is pleased to announce that Julia Kirby Stage has joined Essex Richards P.A. as a partner in our family law group. Julia has worked in family law since 2012, counseling families and individuals in family related matters. It is important to Julia that her clients know …