Last month, the Young Lawyers Section held its Fall Swearing-in Ceremony for the admission of newly licensed attorneys to the state and federal courts. Thank you to all Young Lawyers Section members and GBA members who were able to join us to support our newly licensed attorneys! The event was a success, and we hope […]
While some law firms never shut down, and others were remote prior to the pandemic, many businesses and firms returned to the office in Spring 2022. Lawyers Mutual was one of those. After 24 months working from home, we returned to work from the office with a hybrid plan. Lessons Learned Since 2020 What companies […]
Chief Justice Mark D. Martin High Point University School of Law Hon. Robby Hassell Kathryn A Mangus Bagwell Holt Smith PA Richard Glenn III Sean Thomas Placey Fox Rothschild LLP Patrick M. Kane Shauna L. Baker-Karl Tuggle Duggins, PA William G. Burgin Alexandria B. Morgan Tuggle Duggins, PA William G. Burgin, III
The GBA Real Property Section will meet for dinner on Thursday, November 3, 6:00pm at 400 Bellemeade Street, Suite 800 (the FNB Building beside the Grasshopper Ballpark). Our guest speakers will be Kevin Redding, Executive Director, and Kalen Kingsbury, General Counsel, from Piedmont Land Conservancy. To make a reservation, please call Martha Bailey directly at […]
November 3 – GBA Real Property Section Meeting, 6:00 PM, Tuggle Duggins November 9 – GBA Board Meeting, 4:00 PM, Self Help Building November 16 – YLS Board Meeting, 12:00 PM, Sigmon Klein, PLLC November 17 – Member Meeting, 12:30 PM, Greensboro Country Club November 20 – Submission Deadline for December Newsletter Click to keep […]
Dear Members, I hope that Fall has provided a fruitful harvest for all of you as you endeavor to improve the lives of your families, clients, and community. We are continuing the work that we are charged to do as an organization. We have continued work on the Habitat for Humanity Build for the deserving […]
Craig Matthew Principe U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of N.C. Endorser: Ames C. Chamberlin James R. Paul Carruthers & Roth, PA Endorser: Britton C. Lewis Andrew Miles Brower Law Firm Carolinas Endorser: Emily J. Meister John Scott Feder Higgins Benjamin, PLLC Endorser: Gilbert J. Andia, Jr. Haley N. Mendola Elon University School of […]
Greensboro attorney Afi Johnson-Parris has been elected vice chair of the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Law Practice Division for the 2022-2023 bar year. Johnson-Parris will become chair-elect in 2023 and then serve as chair of the Law Practice Division during the 2024-2025 bar year. The Law Practice Division (LP) has over 24,000 members throughout the […]
Attorney Manisha P. Patel was selected by membership as Secretary of the Executive Committee of the National Conference of Women’s Bar Associations (“NCWBA”). Patel was selected for this leadership position, by membership, at the 2022 Annual Leadership Summit for NCWBA on August 5, 2022 in Chicago, IL in conjunction with the American Bar Association (“ABA”) […]
HARRY HILLIARD CLENDENIN, III January 6, 1945 – August 26, 2022 Harry Hilliard Clendenin, III, age 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 27, 2022. Harry was born in Raleigh, North Carolina, and grew up in Greensboro. He was a graduate of Walter Hines Page Senior High School in Greensboro, and graduated from […]
The Guilford County Clerk of Court’s office is in need of attorneys to sign up as Public Guardians for individuals determined to be incompetent. When an individual is adjudicated incompetent and that individual has assets, that individual is in need of a guardian for their estate. The role of the Public Guardian is to pay […]
There is a dire need for attorneys to apply and serve on the Guilford County court appointment lists. The Guilford County Appointment Plan can be located on the Indigent Defense Services (‘IDS’) website at https://www.ncids.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/18th-defender-district-10-20-1.pdf. Attorneys are need for the following court appointment lists: LIST 1: Adult Misdemeanor Cases and Misdemeanor Probation Violations LIST […]
You can view the full comments in the NC State Bar’s Fall 2022 Journal: https://www.ncbar.gov/media/730710/journal-27-3.pdf. Be on the lookout for more information about the proposed changes throughout the quarter, including a proposed fee schedule. The proposed rules, along with your comments and any revisions proposed by the board, will be back before the State Bar […]
The Greensboro Bar Association established the Distinguished Service Award in 1993 to annually recognize a lawyer for exhibiting a deep devotion to the legal profession and an enduring contribution to the administration of justice and the public good through unselfish service. It is the highest honor bestowed by our association. We were fortunate to have […]
On September 17th, an ambitious crew of our own Greensboro Bar Association members led the groundbreaking of the GBA’s ninth Habitat for Humanity project. Following keynote speakers Judge Teresa H. Vincent, Judge Robby Hassell, and GBA President, Judge Marcus Shields, our fellow GBA members adjusted their hard hats and spent the day swinging hammers and […]
Last month, the Young Lawyers Section held our summer social event at the Greensboro Grasshopper’s game. Thank you to all Young Lawyers Section members and GBA members who were able to join us! The event was a success, and we look forward to doing it again in the future. Swearing-In Ceremony: Each year, the Young […]
The NC State Bar Council met in July 2022 for the third quarterly meeting of this year. A synopsis of the action taken by the Council can be found here. 2022 FEO 2 and 2022 FEO 3 were both adopted by the Council. An amendment to the Rules Governing the Paralegal Certification Program and an […]
The market for buying and selling law firms continues to grow. Established firms and attorneys are looking for succession or sale due to attorney retirement, labor needs, and changing marketplace landscapes. Next generation law firms are seeking growth through acquisition of key attorney brands, client bases, proven revenues, and geographic expansion. There is even room […]
GBA’s Mentoring Program is back again this year! We will seek to match a less experienced attorney with a more experienced attorney to share experiences and encourage the development of skills necessary to succeed in practicing law. For additional information, see the Mentoring Program Fact Sheet and Registration Form. Registration forms are due by October […]
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