A power of attorney, or POA, allows you to designate another person (the “agent” or “attorney-in-fact”) to act on your behalf with financial affairs. This allows the agent to make critical decisions for you. This is especially important when you are incapacitated or unavailable to make decisions. But who needs a power of attorney? What
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A condemnation action, also known as “eminent domain” or “land condemnation,” is the process by which the local, state, or federal government takes ownership of private property for public use. Governments use their power of eminent domain for the construction of greenways, parks, highway widening or other road continuation projects, public transportation projects, water drainage
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Congratulations! You won your civil lawsuit and have a judgment, but now what? Winning in court is only half the battle as collecting on a judgment is an entirely different legal proceeding. When you obtain a judgment from a person or business, you become a judgment creditor and the opposing party becomes a judgment debtor.
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There’s power in numbers, and when multiple people are injured by a person, corporation, or organization, a class action lawsuit is often the best path forward to secure justice and compensation. Here at Weaver, Bennett & Bland, we’re dedicated to defending those who have been victimized by others. Our lawyers aren’t intimidated by the corporate
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While contracts are supposed to outline expectations for all parties to the agreement clearly, disputes frequently arise about the terms of the contract or contract interpretation. In some circumstances, a party breaches the terms of a deal, causing financial loss. That’s where the right contract & step in to make things right. Representing industries large
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Being unable to collect on a business debt or delinquent account is a frustrating experience—the stall tactics, excuses, and false promises of commercial debtors seem to be never-ending. The business debt collection attorneys at Weaver, Bennett & Bland understand this process, and we aggressively pursue commercial debtors throughout the state of North Carolina. When you’ve
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Doctors, like most professionals, have a responsibility to use best practices for your medical care and diagnosis. In North Carolina before any health care provider can be brought into court to answer for a failure to meet what is called the “standard of care” in a community, a patient must first find a medical expert. This
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Buying or selling real estate is a complex process that involves a lot of moving pieces. Often the transfer of real estate goes off without a hitch—but sometimes, a party’s breach of a real estate purchase or sale contract creates a nightmare scenario. That’s where the real estate litigation attorneys at Weaver, Bennett & Bland step in.
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Our attorneys represent owners, contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, material vendors and, suppliers are all types of disputes arising out of commercial and residential construction projects. Our lawyers aggressively pursue claims of lien and breach of contract lawsuits, along with claims for breach of express and implied warranties, negligence, misrepresentation, unfair & deceptive practices, and fraud.
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Catastrophic injuries are the type of injuries that completely change a person’s life by impacting and changing how they live their life or earn their living. These types of injuries typically involve head injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, or loss of sight or hearing. How can a catastrophic injury affect me? Unlike less severe types
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