Restrictive Covenants, Public Policy, Learned Profession Exception

Alimony; equitable distribution; divorce; attorney?s fees; dependent spouse; supporting spouse; marital misconduct; marital property; separate property; active appreciation; passive appreciation; business shares; income approach; asset approach; earning capacity; income; expert witness

Alimony; equitable distribution; divorce; attorney?s fees; dependent spouse; supporting spouse; marital misconduct; marital property; separate property; active appreciation; passive appreciation; business shares; income approach; asset approach; earning capacity; income; expert witness

Attorneys' fees; motion for reconsideration; Rule 60(b); notice of appeal

Complex Business Case.

Motion to Dismiss; Rules of Civil Procedure; Rule 12(b)(6)

Motion for Directed Verdict; Motion for JNOV; Specific grounds required; Negligence

Summary ejectment; Implied warranty of habitability; Unfair and deceptive trade practices; NCGS § 42-42; Landlord/Tenant

Foreclosure of a deed of trust; subject matter jurisdiction; frivolous appeal.

Order allowing motion to compel discovery; order allowing sanctions for discovery violations; order denying motion to compel discovery and for sanctions; review of interlocutory discovery orders

interlocutory appeal; substantial right; order compelling discovery; attorney-client privilege

Arbitration; Standing to Compel Arbitration; Fiduciary Relationships; Fiduciary Duties

Service of process; due diligence; service by publication

NCGS § 50-10; Annulment; Summary Judgment

Custody, Suspension of Visitation

Rule 3.1 case; cessation of reunification efforts.

Termination of parental rights; Notice; Best interest determination; Motion to Continue; Motion to Withdraw; Fundamentally fair procedures in termination of parental rights hearings; Right to effective counsel; Right to notice of termination hearing.

termination of parental rights; best interests determination

Ineffective Assistance of Counsel; Termination of Parental Rights