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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, P.A. is pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers© in America has named 11 of its attorneys to the 2024 list in the publication’s newly released 30th edition – Norris Adams, Rob Blair, Jon Buchan, Woody Connette, Heather Culp, John Daniel, Bree Laughrun, Lauren Lewis, Steve Morris, Natalie Potter, …
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 …
Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announce that Chambers & Partners has recognized Partner Jonathan E. Buchan in its 2023 edition of its legal directory, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Jon was named to Band 1, the highest tier recognition in the area of …
By: Heather Culp If you’re among the 43.8 million federal student loan borrowers who owe student loans, or care about someone who owes, you know that student loans have been in the news almost constantly since the White House announced in August 2022 the Biden-Harris …
Litigation partner John Daniel was featured in Super Lawyers North Carolina’s January issue, where he shared his story of growing up exploring western North Carolina. In the feature, John shared how, as a child, he spent summers exploring the North Carolina mountains – a hobby …
Essex Richards attorney John Woodman will speak at the upcoming Mecklenburg County Bar’s Annual Review on February 2. John will provide an update on bankruptcy law as part of the Bar’s Annual Review CLE. John’s practice includes commercial litigation and bankruptcy law. He helps individuals, …
Nine Essex Richards attorneys have been named North Carolina “Super Lawyers” or “Rising Stars” for 2023. 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 also named to the lists of …
Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announced that Business North Carolina magazine has named 4 firm attorneys to its 2023 list of “Legal Elite.” In addition to those named to Legal Elite this year, 4 Essex Richards attorneys have previously been named to the Hall of Fame including: retired partner Lou Lesesne …
by: Heather Culp For folks who come to us for help with their debts, one of our most important responsibilities is to explain their legal options, how they work, and what they cost, and then help them determine the best path forward and help them …