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The Making of a Murder: Opioid Dealers Could Find Themselves in Prison for Life

Posted on November 16, 2017

More than 12,000 North Carolinians have died from opioid-related overdoses over the last 17 years, the majority of which were unintentional, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. At just 16, Sarah Reams had already received her commercial fishing license and enjoyed spending time outdoors working on a boat with her...

Teens and Alcohol: A Disastrous Mix

Posted on September 15, 2017

Drivers under the age of 21 are responsible for approximately 17 percent of all fatal alcohol-related crashes in the U.S. According to the CDC, nearly 2,000 underage drinkers die every year while operating a vehicle, and alcohol is a factor in one-third of all teen auto accidents. In North Carolina, getting a DWI when you’re...

A “Drink or Two” Could Mean Jail Time in North Carolina

Posted on August 16, 2017

We are all aware that drinking and driving is wrong. No one should get behind the wheel of a car after a night of drinking. Unfortunately, some may decide they are still able to drive after two or three glasses of wine or a shot or two of liquor and that’s the big problem....

Summer Driving: That’s the Ticket

Posted on July 18, 2017

Speeding is the most common type of moving violation—66 percent of all tickets issued in the U.S. are for exceeding posted speed limits. Summertime is synonymous with travel. The season often brings vacations, road trips, and other fun adventures. During these months, traffic increases significantly on North Carolina’s highways and roadways and it’s important for...

HB 746 One Vote Away from Changing Concealed Carry Laws

Posted on June 14, 2017

The new legislation would make North Carolina one of roughly a dozen states that allow people to carry a concealed handgun without a permit. Late last week the North Carolina House of Representatives voted to approve HB 746 which would allow citizens to carry a concealed handgun in certain places without a permit—including legislative buildings....

Don’t Make These Mistakes Early in Your Marriage

Posted on March 31, 2017

Marriage is easy when life is going smoothly. Couples are often on their best behavior in the first few weeks or months of a union because they don’t want to burst the bubble of perfection. They are more patient, more forgiving, and more polite in those early days, but how long can that situation...

Tips for Your First Meeting with a Divorce Attorney

Posted on February 22, 2017

Tips for Your First Meeting with a Divorce Attorney Divorce is stressful, but the right attorney can help ease you through the process. Your first meeting with a divorce attorney more than likely comes at a time when you’re stressed, worried, emotional, and, perhaps, angry. You may be nervous about your consultation, but don’t be—your...

Not so Happy Holidays

Posted on December 29, 2016

Yes, “Divorce Day” actually exists. Find out why so many couples decide to call it quits on this day. Perhaps you’ve never heard of “Divorce Day,” but talk to almost any lawyer and he or she will tell you it definitely exists. It’s the day when a huge number of couples initiate separation and divorce...

Tom Wilson receives NC Legal Specialization

Posted on November 28, 2016

Congratulations to Thomas R. Wilson, who was certified by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization on November 21, 2016 in the area of Federal and State Criminal Law. Tom is one of only 52 attorneys across the state who met all of the state requirements to receive the NC Legal Specialization...

A “Good” Divorce is No Myth

Posted on November 3, 2016

With a such a high rate of divorce in the U.S.—currently 42% of all marriages end in divorce—it’s often hard to see the positive when there’s so much negative: The loss of a home, changes in the amount of time you spend with your children, a huge hit to your bank account, the challenge...

Spousal Support in North Carolina

Posted on August 10, 2016

Sometimes You Can’t Make it on Your Own: Spousal Support in North Carolina If you were to divorce your spouse today would you be able to financially support yourself? In many marriages only one spouse is gainfully employed as more and more couples decide to have one parent stay at home to raise or homeschool...

The Kids are Alright: Divorce Doesn’t Mean Disaster

Posted on July 15, 2016

The Kids Are Alright: Divorce Doesn’t Necessarily Spell Disaster for Children With approximately 42% of marriages ending in divorce, millions of families and children face the challenge of learning to live with the many changes divorce brings. Adults definitely have major adjustments to make in these situations, but children often have the most difficulty coping...