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eCourts in Cumberland County: What you Need to Know
Matt Richardson

Fayetteville’s Courthouse Goes All-Digital on October 14, 2024 The court system in Fayetteville and Cumberland County is about to undergo a massive change. Paper files and court documents will soon be a thing of the past. Computers will take their place. On October 14, the entire court system in Cumberland County will go digital. This…

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Hoke County Sheriff’s Office pays $75,000 to settle wrongful arrest lawsuit
Matt Richardson

Patrick Anstead, an attorney at The Richardson Firm, was recently featured on WRAL News for his work in a Civil Rights case: Hoke County Sheriff’s Office pays $75,000 to settle wrongful arrest lawsuit (wral.com) The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office has settled a civil rights lawsuit for $75,000 with a woman who claimed she was wrongfully…

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Woman Wrongfully Arrested in Fayetteville Drive-By Shooting Case, Receives Settlement From Police
The Richardson Firm Team

The Richardson Firm attorney Patrick Anstead recently helped a client receive a $60,000 settlement and a written apology from the Fayetteville Police Department. Read the full article from CBS17 here: https://www.cbs17.com/news/local-news/cumberland-county-news/woman-wrongfully-arrested-in-fayetteville-drive-by-shooting-case-receives-settlement-from-police/

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Matt Richardson Honored With 40 Under 40 Award
The Richardson Firm Team

Congratulations to Matt Richardson, partner at The Richardson Firm, for receiving the prestigious “40 Under 40” award. The award is presented by the Fayetteville Observer and recognizes top business professionals and community leaders. Matt was recognized for his professional achievements as an attorney as well has his work on his political website: Cross Creek Divide.

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Billy Richardson Appointed to the North Carolina House of Representatives
The Richardson Firm Team

Congratulations to our Senior Attorney Billy Richardson on his return to the North Carolina Legislature!!! Billy served previously in the N.C. House of Representatives from 1992-1996. He will continue to practice law with The Richardson Firm while representing the people of Cumberland County in Raleigh. Read more about Billy’s appointment on the following links: Billy…

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Billy Richardson for N.C. House District 44
The Richardson Firm Team

Attorney Billy Richardson has announced his intention to fill the vacancy left by Representative Rick Glazier’s resignation from his seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives. The vacancy will be filled by a committee from the local Democratic Party. Billy served previously in the legislature from 1992-1996. Writers from the Fayetteville Observer have given…

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