North Carolina Law Blog

Military law is an area of law that is both complex and daunting as the military justice system functions much differently than the civilian system. Outlined in the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) and complex service regulations, military law includes legal rules and procedures that apply to service members both at home and abroad,…

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.

Hurricane Matthew Insurance Claims Disaster struck the East coast when Hurricane Matthew unexpectedly wreaked havoc on small towns of North Carolina. Fayetteville saw over 10 inches of rain, flooding the city and leaving homeowners stranded, without power, and afraid of what was to come. Lumberton, a small town about 30 miles south of Fayetteville, saw…

The I-295 Project: Will You Be Affected? The Fayetteville Outer Loop (I-295) is currently under construction in order to complete the western portion from U.S. 401 Business/Ramsey Street to I-95. Both Cumberland and Robeson counties will be impacted by the project. The first phase of the project opened in 2005 and the ongoing construction of…

How to Protect Your Security Clearance When you are a member of the armed forces, your security clearance is an important aspect of your job. Once it is obtained, protecting your security clearance should be top priority–as without your clearance, you can’t complete your duties as assigned. In the following, you will learn what you…

How to Choose the Best Court-Martial Defense You served your country with pride, but now you’re facing a court‐martial. No matter what allegations you are facing, you need the best defense attorney on your side. This trial will affect how people view your military experience, your personality, and the future of your career. At The…

The Richardson Firm Welcomes LTC (Ret) Kris Poppe and Expands Military Legal Services The Richardson Firm is proud to welcome Lieutenant Colonel (Ret) Kris Poppe. He joined the firm upon his retirement from 34 years of military service, including 20 years as an Army Judge-Advocate. Poppe’s most recent assignment was with the U.S. Army Trial…

On September 18, 2015, Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC, a company formed by four major U.S. Energy Companies, filed an application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requesting authorization to construct a natural gas pipeline in North Carolina. According to publications by Atlantic Coast Pipeline, LLC, the company will be acquiring a permanent 50-foot right-of-way for…

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…

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…