North Carolina Law Blog

– Hiring an Attorney Can Help You Avoid the Masses – I began my legal career as a prosecutor in Cumberland County District Court, and I was quicky thrown into the fire. Assistant D.A.’s in cities like Fayetteville, North Carolina are forced to shuffle through hundreds of cases each day, ranging from stop sign violations…

– A guide to Uninsured Motorist (UM) Coverage in N.C. – In North Carolina, every driver of a motor vehicle is required to have liability insurance. This insurance covers: These are the minimal limits required by law. If you are caught driving without this insurance coverage, you could receive a citation. However, as attorneys practicing…

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/

Even though marriage vows include the phrase, ‘until death do us part,’ statistics show less than one half of marriages actually last that long. In North Carolina and across the nation, divorce has become very commonplace. Traditional courtroom litigation is always an option for couples choosing to divorce, but before the the a custody, child…

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (D.O.T.) recently announced that it will be widening Murchison Road from Interstate 295 to the U.S. 401 Bypass in Fayetteville. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2025, but the D.O.T. will soon begin “taking” private property along the road to make room for the expansion. EMINENT DOMAIN Eminent domain…

Divorce is not always the solution when problems arise in marriage. However, when a couple finds they are no longer able to continue together, it may be the best answer. Every state has different divorce laws and it is important to know the process to make sure you are following the proper ones in order…

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) more than 250,000 people die each year due to medical mistakes. This means that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States – ranking only behind cancer and heart disease. The attorneys at The Richardson Firm are familiar with medical practice laws…

The idea of alimony may seem simple, but alimony is actually often a complex and contentious issue during a divorce. It is common for people to come into a divorce with mistaken or outdated ideas regarding alimony. The attorneys at The Richardson Firm can help you understand several ways in which a family lawyer can…

If you have been charged with a crime, it is important to take steps to protect yourself. The most important action is to hire an experienced North Carolina criminal defense attorney. It is imperative that you know what to look for in a criminal defense lawyer and it is a good idea to come up…

There is often confusion about if receiving a traffic violation on a military installation is serious or not. It is! Traffic tickets on North Carolina military bases like Fort Liberty and Camp Lejune are enforced by federal law. The military police of Fort Bragg and Camp Lejune issue hundreds of citations every year. If you’re…