Navigating Civil Litigation Landscapes: Common Civil Cases in Charlotte
Civil litigation encompasses a wide array of legal disputes where one party seeks to claim a right, recover a loss, or resolve a conflict through legal proceedings. In Charlotte, North Carolina, the spectrum of civil litigation is broad, reflecting the diverse legal needs of individuals and businesses in the region. At Parton Law, we navigate…
Clients who have been wronged often are insistent on going after the opposing party for “punitive damages”. Typically, those clients are really just looking for “enhanced damages”, meaning they want to force the opposing party pay more money than the client lost. True punitive damages are available in North Carolina where the opposing party acted…
Responding to “Knock & Talk” Investigations
When government investigators come knocking, people generally get anxious and don’t know what to do. In our experience, this is equally the case with State and Federal government officials regardless of what agency or department they are from. Investigators typically have the advantage of knowing when they are coming and what they are looking for,…
What Rights Do I Have As a North Carolina Shareholder?
If you own a share of a privately held business, your rights are largely determined by your operating and purchase agreements. Where an operating agreement does not address an owner’s rights, North Carolina Law often steps in to provide “default” provisions or rights. However, your rights as a shareholder vary based on the portion of…
How Do I Know If a Business Committed an Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practice?
North Carolina Law makes it illegal for businesses to engage in unfair or deceptive practices. This generally means that they lied, misled, or manipulated their way into economic advantage at the expense of another party. An afflicted party can seek recourse in the civil courts, but it’s not always easy to know when a business…
If I Sue Someone, Can I Make Them Pay My Attorney’s Fees?
If you sue someone in the United States, the general rule is that you will be required to pay your own attorney’s fees and litigation expenses. This practice is so ingrained in our legal system that it is called the “American Rule” and has been referenced by the Supreme Court (ex: Alyeska Pipeline v. Wilderness…
What Damages Am I Entitled to If I Sue Someone?
Civil law ensures that if you are harmed by someone else, you will be repaid for the injury you suffer. This compensation is generally referred to as “damages.” However, unlike criminal law, civil law is invoked only when you file a lawsuit against the person or entity that injured you. How do I recover damages…
An Under Appreciated Tool to Protect Recovery When Trial is Over
When a client is deciding whether or not to file a lawsuit, it is important to analyze what assets a defendant has and whether the defendant will actually be able to pay-up after losing at trial. You can’t get water from a stone or blood from a turnip. Sometimes, a defendant has assets, but they’re…
Three Intangible Services Every Lawyer Should Offer
The legal industry, like any other in our capitalist system, is constantly being redefined by competition and commoditization. A quick search on the North Carolina Bar Lawyer Directory reveals that there are over 29,000 attorneys in this State and over 5,000 in Charlotte, while buffet style websites like LegalZoom attempt to cut the lawyers’ role…
The North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 41 permits a Plaintiff on his or her own account to dismiss a previously filed action at any time before resting their case. This permits the Plaintiff to take a second bite at the apple, so to speak, and re-file the same action a second time so…