Articles in regional publications that pertain to a wide range of North Carolina-related topics.
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24446
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North Carolina’s first woman lawyer, Tabitha Ann Holton (1854-1886) , struggled to be admitted to the state bar exams. This article recounts her life and perseverance in becoming a lawyer.
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41201
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Interview with PA attorney Erwin Spainhour addresses many law related topics: the perception of lawyers and the legal profession; the origins of the negative perceptions; ways to make legal assistance more affordable; effective ways to train trial lawyers; Spainhour’s opinion of the effectiveness of the disciplinary program of the state bar and the Grievance Committee; and goals he plans to accomplish during his tenure as President of the State Bar.
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36278
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The justice system in North Carolina got its day in court through an examination of its inadequately funded courts. It’s a factor making North Carolina among the lowest ranking states for spending. As for where that low per capita spending’s impact can be most keenly felt, the author asserted it’s those seated at the counselor’s bench.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 36 Issue 2, February 2016,
p75-76
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36224
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Terms such as False-Self syndrome, Zealous Advocacy, Always the Helper, and Ignoring Boundaries were applied to lawyers. Being especially vulnerable to depression and suicide, attorneys were cautioned to maintain boundaries between one’s professional and personal life, being true to oneself, and not overextending oneself physically and emotionally.
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35046
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The classification of legal and illegal rates; rules concerning the representation of parties; what constitutes conflict of interest; the proper delegation of duties. Examples of recent cases tried in court due to violations such as fraud are also included.
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16661
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Each year BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA magazine seeks to determine the best lawyers in North Carolina. The magazine mailed ballots listing lawyer categories to every lawyer licensed by the North Carolina State Bar and living in North Carolina--this year 20,856. The top vote getters in each field are Locke T. Clifford, criminal; Jonathan Heyl, antitrust; Kenneth M. Greene, bankruptcy; Amalie L. Tuffin, business; William H. Gammon, construction; Lisa D. Inman, corporate counsel; N. Renee Hughes, employment; William Clarke, environmental; D. Caldwell Barefoot, Jr., family; E. Eric Mills, intellectual property; Daniel L. Brawley, litigation; George W. Sistrunk, III, real estate; Graham D. Holding, Jr., tax/estate planning; and J. Christian Stevenson young guns (best under 40).
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 32 Issue 1, Jan 2012,
p58-62, 64-66, 68, 70-89, por
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41210
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Though the classic film is referenced to and inspired the author’s view of the legal profession,
The executive director of the North Carolina State Bar’s account is truly about how the State Bar contributes to the value and roles of legal representatives of the Old North State.
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18471
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Richard Pearson was a jurist and noted law teacher. Lawrence writes that \"he has often been termed the father of the North Carolina bar. His famous law school at Richmond Hill turned out more than a thousand young lawyers.\" He is best remembered for his NC Supreme Court opinions when he served as Chief Justice.
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41208
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The Internet is a substantial resource for lawyers, as D’Amico acknowledged in the discussion of its purposes and resources noted, in particular listserv and fee based online services. For its importance and advantages, the author includes examples of print based legal resources for attorneys still adjusting to the inclusion of this digital resource in the legal profession.
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24401
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This article discusses how business lawyers win cases and are successful. The lawyers presented in this article focus mostly on tax law and issues with the Internal Revenue Service.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 7 Issue 7, July 1987,
p16-24, il
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7598
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Each year Business North Carolina magazine seeks to determine the best business lawyers in North Carolina. The magazine mailed ballots listing twelve lawyer categories to every lawyer licensed by the North Carolina State Bar and living in North Carolina. The top vote getters in each field are Everett J. Bowman, antitrust; C. Richard Rayburn, Jr. bankruptcy; William M. Flynn, business law; John L. Shaw, construction; Stephen K. Coss, corporate counsel; David B. Freedman, criminal defense; Patricia L. Holland, employment; William D. Dannelly, environmental; William K. Davis, litigation; J. Scott Evans, patents/intellectual property; Brent A. Torstrick, real estate; and Elizabeth l. Quick, tax/estate planning.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 26 Issue 1, Jan 2006,
p47-48, 51, 53, 57, 61, 65, 67, 71, 75, 77, 81, 85,, por
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23090
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In this article, associate professor of public law and government, Chris McLaughlin, uses the Penn State Scandal as a teaching tool for other organizational attorneys.
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18734
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Each year BUSINESS NORTH CAROLINA magazine seeks to determine the best lawyers in North Carolina. The magazine mailed ballots listing lawyer categories to every lawyer licensed by the North Carolina State Bar and living in North Carolina--this year 20,000. The top vote getters in each field were Noel L. Allen, antitrust; Trawick H. Stubbs, bankruptcy; Grayson S. Hale, business; Richard D. Conner, construction; Robert Wicker, corporate; Peter C. Anderson, criminal; W. Randall Loftis, Jr., employment; Grady L. Shields, environmental; Stan Brown, family; Anthony, Biller, intellectual property; Lee M. Whitman, litigation; Robert Charles Lawson, real estate; Andrew H. Veach, tax/estate planning; George Mason Oliver, young guns.
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Business North Carolina
(NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 33 Issue 1, Jan 2013,
p48-50, 52-54, 56-80, por
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41202
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Attorney Blount recalled the introduction and enduring place that computers and the Internet play in his life as a lawyer and on the direction that the legal profession in NC has been taking the past four decades as a result.
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36225
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Being a public servant entails assuring all segments of the population are able to obtain justice. Assuring lawyers live up to this ethical and professional standard is two requirements. One, attorneys engage in pro bono work. Two, attorneys donate to organizations that help individuals of limited means pay for legal services.
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