Areas of Practice

Personal injury

Whether you have been injured in a car wreck, by using a defective product, or you were injured on the premises of another due to an unsafe condition, we have experience handling personal injury cases all over the state.  

CRIMINAL DEFENSE

If you have been charged with a crime that is more serious than a traffic offense, you need the very best legal representation to protect your rights. We’ve handled cases ranging from minor drug offenses to murder cases. Contact us immediately if you are charged with any kind of a crime. It is very important to get us involved early the process.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

If you have been injured as a result of a medical procedure gone wrong, or your child suffered an injury during birth, please give us a call to review your case.  

MUNICIPAL LICENSING 

Different events and organizations often require the permission of the city to do events.  If you want to do an event or conduct some business in Durham, give us a call and let us walk you through the licensing issues.  

WORKERS' COMPENSATION 

If you were injured on the job, we've got your back.  We have attorneys who have argued before the Industrial Commission.  While most workers' compensation claims don't go to court, we're definitely not afraid of the courtroom.  If your workers' compensation claim has been denied, or perhaps your are not getting the benefits you feel you deserve, give us a call and let us review your case.  

DWI & TRAFFIC

If you get charged with a traffic offense (especially driving under the influence), a conviction can have a disastrous effect on your life and your ability to do your job. It’s also very expensive. Don’t shop for the cheapest lawyer . . . shop for the best. We’ve been handling these kinds of cases for nearly 5 decades.

WRONGFUL DEATH & WORK DEATH Benefits CLAIMS

If you have a loved one was killed in a car accident or on the job, we have the experience to accompany your family during these difficult times by taking some of the burden off of you by helping you deal with the insurance company and their attorney.  Often trucking accidents can result in serious injuries or death, and it is important to act quickly so that you and your loved ones have the evidence you need.  

REAL ESTATE

We handle real estate matters, including closings and transactions involving the refinancing of existing mortgages. We also handle foreclosures; and we can help you if you own property that is being foreclosed.

WILLS, ESTATES & POWERS OF ATTORNEY

Everyone should have a Will. It is relatively inexpensive for us to prepare a basic Will for you. In addition to Wills, we can also help with Powers of Attorney and other estate documents. We can also help with Estate Administration.

DIVORCE

We handle divorces and property division. We do not take cases involving child support or child custody.