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Living in the Future

Posted on September 11, 2020

Where to begin? Since our last blog submission, the world has gone from the beginning of a pandemic scare, to a world on fire. Writing this on the 19th Anniversary of 9/11, the red-lined acceleration of world changes since that infamous day feels only that much more prescient over the course of...

COURTS OPEN THIS WEEK

Posted on June 1, 2020

After careful consideration by our state and local court leaders, North Carolina Courts resume an abridged but steady course of business this week—June 1, 2020. Judges, the District Attorney’s Office, Court personnel, County leaders, and Sheriffs and law enforcement, have worked very hard to establish procedures to keep you and others safe. ...

When will Courts Reopen?

Posted on May 18, 2020

We would love to use this Blog entry to give you an update as to when courts will reopen, when defendants can face trial or resolve matters, when domestic situations can be worked out or at least litigated before a judge, when property disputes can be settled, damages ordered, and wills and...

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The Places Jaheim Will Go

Posted on May 15, 2020

This is the time of year when typically, bookstores cannot keep Dr. Seuss’s iconic and timeless tale Oh, the places You’ll Go on the shelves. They are, for good reason, a go to gift for a young high school graduate setting out to face adulthood and all the peaks and valleys that come...

Travel Laws and Reminders

Posted on July 13, 2018

Synonymous with summer time is traveling, whether it's for vacation or to visit family the warmer weather always leads to more people on the road. This makes it the perfect time to review travel laws and other reminders for instate, interstate or international travel. Instate For our North Carolina natives it's sometimes easy to forget the...

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....

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...

The swearing in of GreeneWilsonStyron’s newest attorney, Jaimee Bullock

Posted on January 25, 2016

On a cold, rainy Friday morning in September, the Craven County Superior Court house was packed full with warm spirit for a special setting of Court. The day marked the swearing in of Craven County’s newest young attorney—Ms. Jaimee Bullock. The ceremony was conducted by the Honorable Resident Superior Court Judge, Benjamin Alford, and...

NC Passes Nearly 50 New Laws: Are You Up to Date?

Posted on October 24, 2015

October may have ushered in a bit of cooler weather and colorful leaves, but the month also brought about nearly 50 new laws passed by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Pat McCrory during a recent legislative session. The new laws cover a wide variety of topics and have implications for all citizens. Provided...

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Same-sex Marriage: What the Supreme Court Ruling Means for Families in North Carolina

Posted on July 20, 2015

As most of the country now knows, the Supreme Court ruled by a 5-to-4 vote in late June that the Constitution guarantees a right to same-sex marriage. The decision, which comes after decades of activism and litigation, set off celebrations and tearful embraces across the country, the first same-sex marriages in several states, and...

Considering Divorce or Separation?

Posted on June 25, 2015

Considering Divorce or Separation? Take a Few Simple Steps Now to Avoid Problems Later. None of us enter a marriage thinking it will end in divorce. We purchase a home and car with our spouse, create joint checking accounts, consolidate insurance policies, open new, joint credit card accounts, and may even draw up a...