Partner Jon Buchan was recently quoted in a Lawyers Weekly’s article, “What Every Lawyer Should Know About Mediation.” Several North Carolina certified mediators shared their thoughts on mediation. Here are a few excerpts from reporter David Donovan’s article: The longer a dispute festers, the more …
Norris Adams to Speak at North Carolina Advocates for Justice Convention
Essex Richards Partner Norris Adams will speak at the North Carolina Advocates for Justice upcoming conference on June 19. Norris will speak on a panel entitled: Managing Client Expectations: My Greatest Success. The Conference connects legal professionals from across North Carolina to discuss best practices …
Essex Richards Partner Jon Buchan Recognized in 2017 Chambers & Partners Guide
Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announce that Chambers & Partners has recognized Partner Jonathan E. Buchan in its 2017 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 …
Essex Richards Partner Heather Culp Sworn in as President of Mecklenburg County Bar
Essex Richards is pleased to announce that Heather Culp has been sworn in as President of the Mecklenburg County Bar, a 5400 member association, headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Heather was sworn in on May 18 for the 2017-2018 term, which begins July 1, 2017. “The attorneys and …
13 Best Practices I Learned at the 2017 ABA Bar Leadership Institute
By Heather Culp In March, I attended the American Bar Association’s Bar Leadership Institute in Chicago, representing the Mecklenburg County Bar as its President-Elect. Bar presidents and presidents-elect from (large) metro bars, state bars, and national specialty bars gathered to learn about and share best …
Think You’ve Made the Right Designation? Think Again.
Originally Published by The Charlotte Business Journal on September 16, 2016. By Woody Connette The batteries in our home smoke alarms are life savers, yet we tend to overlook them, often for years on end. Sadly, there’s no turning back the clock if they fail at a …
Business North Carolina Names 5 Essex Richards Attorneys to 2017 Legal Elite
Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announced that Business North Carolina magazine has named 5 firm attorneys to its 2017 list of “Legal Elite.” In addition to these lawyers being honored, Partner Heather Culp was named to the Legal Elite Hall of Fame, where she joins Essex Richards lawyers Lou Lesesne (Employment, 2007), Renee …
Business North Carolina Names Essex Richards Partner Heather Culp Top Bankruptcy Attorney
Essex Richards is pleased to announce that Business North Carolina magazine has named Partner Heather Culp as the top bankruptcy attorney in North Carolina on its 2017 list of “Legal Elite.” Heather received this award by gaining the highest number of votes by her peers …
Attorney Natalie Potter Becomes Certified Master Gardener
Essex Richards Attorney Natalie Potter recently completed her certification as an Extention Master Gardener. To gain the certification, Natalie attended two classes a week for ten weeks, and then volunteered for forty hours as a resource to the community on horticultural topics. The Extension Master Gardener Program …
Essex Richards Attorney Lauren Lewis Appeared on WBTV Talking about the Fighting for Women with Fashion Event
The Charlotte Women Attorneys and the Women Physicians Section of the Mecklenburg County Medical Society proudly announce the sixth annual Fighting for Women with Fashion event to benefit victims of domestic violence. In the past five years, the Fighting for Women with Fashion events have raised …
The Best Lawyers in America 2017 Recognizes 7 Essex Richards Attorneys; Woody Connette Named 2017 Lawyer of the Year in Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Essex Richards, P.A. is pleased to announce that The Best Lawyers© in America has named 7 of its attorneys to the 2017 list in the publication’s newly released 23rd edition.
Partner Heather Culp Invited to Speak on Bankruptcy Law at NCBA Annual Review Seminar
Essex Richards attorney Heather Culp will join thirteen lawyers from around the state of North Carolina to update on the year’s legal developments. Culp will provide the updates on consumer bankruptcy, covering the basics of bankruptcy for individuals and married couples with an emphasis on …