Big Firm Experience. Small Firm Environment.
A spirited litigation law firm with over 75 years of collective experience.
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Resist Temptation for the Quick Legal Answer
Well-meaning people occasionally call me saying they have a “quick question” about a legal issue. I certainly empathize with this expectation. It is human nature to hope that a vexing legal question may have a simple, tidy, quick answer. But in the legal world, answers are rarely simple and quick. If you are involved in [...]
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Pitbull Tactics
Recently, a client asked me, “when are you going to become a pitbull and attack?” The point, of course, is that my client wanted to see me “go after” the opposing side, to “rip him to shreds,” preferably in an open and public setting like a court hearing or trial. Such inquiries are not rare, [...]
Commercial & Business Disputes
We have tried verdict cases involving hundreds of millions of dollars in complicated areas of the law such as ERISA and antitrust; but also handled simple and straightforward business disputes.
Breach of Contract
We know how to enforce your rights and how to defend you against a claim that you may have violated the terms of your agreement. We will help you to reach a fair compromise or go all out to see that your rights are protected.
Unfair Trade Practices
If you've been the victim of an unfair business practice, such as fraud or misrepresentation, or been accused of acting unfairly, we'll work to achieve the best result possible through mediation, arbitration, settlement or trial.
Appellate Law
We have handled complex appeals in both state and federal court and will bring this experience to bear on your appeal as we navigate the appellate process for you and position your arguments for the best likelihood of success.
Business Torts
We have considerable experience in prosecuting and defending claims such as fraud, negligent misrepresentation, misappropriation of trade secrets and unfair competition in an efficient and effective manner.
Serious Personal Injury
Being injured through the negligence of others takes an enormous physical and emotional toll, and we are therefore relentless once we agree to represent a client in a personal injury or wrongful death case.
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Well-meaning people occasionally call me saying they have a “quick question” about a legal issue. I certainly empathize with this expectation. It is human nature to hope that a vexing legal question may have a simple, tidy, quick answer. But in the legal world, answers are rarely simple and quick. If you are involved in [...]
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Clay Hodges has been a volunteer at the Shepherd’s Table Soup Kitchen for twelve years. Located at the church of the Good Shepherd in downtown Raleigh, Shepherd’s Table serves hot meals to hundreds of individuals every day of the week, Monday through Friday. Clay serves with the “Wednesday Team,” and he has also brought along [...]
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For the past two years John Sarratt has served as an adjunct professor at the UNC School of Law working with former Dean and Burton Craige Professor of Law Judith Welch Wegner in a course entitled “Becoming a Professional: Exploring Skills and Transition Into Practice.” The course has the additional dimension of being conducted by [...]
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I am very pleased to announce that our office manager, Kristina Sandine, has started a donation service in Raleigh called “Hoodies for the Homeless.” She is collecting hoodies (hooded sweatshirts, coats and sweaters) to pass out to the homeless or those in need of warmth this winter. Though she is not currently accepting monetary donations, [...]
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For over 30 years, our partner, John Sarratt, has been an active volunteer in professional and community activities. In the past, he has served as President of Legal Services of North Carolina (now Legal Aid of North Carolina), which is the organization that provides basic legal services to North Carolinians who cannot afford to hire a [...]
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Depuy Orthopaedics (a company owned by Johnson & Johnson) has recently issued a recall of its “ASR” artificial hip components. There has been an alarming failure rate associated with the Depuy ASR XL and ASR Hip Resurfacing System, and patients with a failed hip component may suffer hip pain, inflammation, metal toxicity, loosening of the components, and [...]
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Recently, a client asked me, “when are you going to become a pitbull and attack?” The point, of course, is that my client wanted to see me “go after” the opposing side, to “rip him to shreds,” preferably in an open and public setting like a court hearing or trial. Such inquiries are not rare, [...]
Resist Temptation for the Quick Legal Answer