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Partner John Woodman was quoted recently in a Charlotte Agenda article, “The Recent Bankruptcy of BrewPublik Reveals the Charlotte Startup’s Deep-Rooted Problems.” The article covers the recent bankruptcy filing of Charlotte start-up BrewPublik. John was contacted by The Charlotte Agenda for his opinion regarding the bankruptcy …
A September 13 North Carolina Court of Appeals ruling unsealed the final key documents in a high profile Cumberland County civil case, ending two years of hard fought litigation. The newly unsealed documents provided detailed allegations of sexual misconduct with teen boys by a politically …
Essex Richards attorney Natalie Potter will participate at the upcoming Women’s Business Center of Charlotte’s conference, The Heart of a Woman on October 23. Natalie will serve as a legal business coach to women in the Charlotte community. The Women’s Business Center of Charlotte (CBCC) …
Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers© in America has named 2 of its attorneys “Lawyer of the Year” in the publication’s newly released 26th edition. Only one lawyer in a specific practice area and location is honored with this designation each year. Rob Blair …
Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers© in America has named 10 of its attorneys to the 2020 list in the publication’s newly released 26th edition – Norris Adams, Rob Blair, Jon Buchan, Woody Connette, Heather Culp, John Daniel, Rick Elkins, Lauren Lewis, Steve Morris, …
On July 1, Essex Richards attorney Heather Culp begins a three-year term chairing the North Carolina Bar Foundation’s Programs Committee, which provides direction for and oversight of the Foundation’s pro-bono and public service programs. She will also serve a three-year term on the Foundation’s Board …
Essex Richards partner John Maheras will moderate the March 12 panel discussion, “Urban Retail: A Perspective on Infill Real Estate Development,” at the ICSC’s annual Carolinas Conference and Deal Making. Panelists include Shelbi Bodner of Paces Properties, Robert Hughes of Hughes Development Corporation, Brian Purcell …
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 is pleased to announce that John Maheras has joined Essex Richards P.A. as a partner in our real estate group. Maheras specializes in commercial lease review, real estate acquisition, development, finance, and joint venture agreements. Essex Richards Managing Partner Steve Morris commented, “John is …
Originally published by The Media Law Resource Center, December 31, 2018 By Jonathan E. Buchan On December 18, 2018, the North Carolina Court of Appeals, in John Doe, by and through his Guardian ad Litem et al. v. John Doe et al., directed a state …
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 …