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Essex Richards announces that attorney Heather Culp is now a member of the Panel of Chapter 7 Trustees for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of North Carolina. Chapter 7 Trustees are appointed by the Bankruptcy Court to oversee and administer Chapter 7 …
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 …
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 …
Many people are intimidated by the legal system – at least the one portrayed in movies and T.V. legal dramas – speaking in front of a judge, being sworn in, appealing to a jury, facing your creditors. But in the case of bankruptcy, rest assured, …
Your marriage has been a model of relational accord since saying “I Do” a few decades ago, with one major exception: finances. Money – one of the most significant weights and causes for discord placed on most marriages. Jobs have been unsteady, hospital bills have …
Bankruptcy partner Heather Culp was recently featured on local Charlotte podcast, “Welcome to Splitsville.” The podcast, hosted by attorney Leigh Sellers, covers topics in the field of family law. In this week’s episode, “Divorce, Debt, & Bankruptcy,” Leigh and Heather discuss how finances affect marriage …
Welcome to the first blog post from the bankruptcy group at Essex Richards. I often think about what my clients have been through before they make the decision to give me a call. They have likely been putting off calling for months, sometimes years, so …
North Carolina Lawyers Weekly has named Essex Richards Partner Heather Culp to its annual “Leaders in the Law” list, honoring the state’s most influential legal professionals. According to Lawyers Weekly, “the award honors legal professionals licensed and practicing law in the state of North Carolina, who have …
Essex Richards Partner Jon Buchan will speak on Friday, May 18 to the Senior Scholars at Queens. The Senior Scholars is an organization for seniors and retirees where members meet weekly to hear prominent speakers on a variety of topics. Jon’s presentation, “Freedom for the …
Essex Richards is excited to announce the launch of our ERISA blog. The blog, written by attorneys Norris Adams, Woody Connette, and Caitlin Walton will cover issues that arise in the different kinds of cases that fall under ERISA: long-term disability, medical claims and health …
Partner Heather Culp was published in The North Carolina Association of Public Accountants’ Interim Report in March, 2018. Heather’s article, “Discharging Individual Income Tax Debt in Bankruptcy,” covers five questions that help individuals determine if their personal income tax debt can be discharged in bankruptcy. …
Essex Richards is proud to announce that it has been selected for inclusion in IR Global. IR Global is the fastest growing professional service firm network in the world. IR Global members are stringently vetted prior to admission. Essex Richards will be able to call …