The most common way for a private attorney to bill is hourly. Attorneys bill from a hundred to thousands of dollars per hour, depending on the practice area, skill, demand, and other facts regarding the attorney. Contingency Bill Another way attorneys bill is on commission or contingency. This is more common in personal injury cases […]
What are Attorney Rules of Ethics?
Attorney Rules of Ethics are also called Rules of Professional Conduct. These are the rules established by the North Carolina State Bar and the Supreme Court of North Carolina that every attorney who is licensed in North Carolina must follow. Any violation of these rules may be reported to the State Bar by any person. […]
What’s with those Disclaimers on Attorney Websites?
You’re probably referring to a couple of specific disclaimers that you see repeatedly on attorney and law firm websites. Disclaimers – Educational The first disclaimer essentially states that any information posted on the website is for educational purposes only and does not, or was not intended to, constitute legal advice. This is a required disclaimer anytime […]
What does Conflict of Interest Mean?
A conflict of interest is a concept that exists in everyday life, but is something very specific when dealing with attorney’s Rules of Professional Conduct. In North Carolina, conflicts of interest are covered by Rules 1.7 & 1.8. Broadly speaking, an attorney may not represent a client if that representation would force the attorney to represent […]
What does an Attorney do for a Small Business?
Hiring an attorney can be useful in a wide variety of areas. Ultimately, what a lawyer can do for your small business depends on your needs and your wants. The tasks must be legal and compliant with the Rules of Professional Conduct. If your lawyer is willing to do it, and you’re willing to pay, […]
Richard Bobholz to Raise Money for Activate Good
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Richard Bobholz Law Plus Plus richard@lawplusplus.com 919-912-9640 Richard Bobholz to Raise Money for Activate Good Running and Raising Money for Amazing Charity (DURHAM, N.C.) May 22, 2017 – Richard Bobholz, the manager of Law Plus Plus is excited to announce he will be competing in the Kiawah Marathon this December as […]
Piercing the LLC Veil – SSRS v William Miller et all
We form LLCs because they protect our personal assets from the creditors of the company; however, there is a concept called “piercing the LLC veil” that you should be aware of. Piercing the LLC veil comes from the legal concept of piercing a corporate veil. Essentially, what it means is that you’ve been operating your […]
Laws are like Onions
Yes, they make many people cry. Like ogres in the movie Shrek, laws are like onions because they have layers. In order to fully understand how laws are interpreted, you have to understand the layers. Federalist System of Laws Our country is a federalist system of governance. This means that there is a Federal […]
How Do Money Judgments Work?
The most common type of judgment is a money judgment. These are judgments ordering one party to pay another. If you win a judgment, it is valid for ten years in North Carolina. Before the end of that ten-year period, however, you may ask the court to extend the judgment. How Do Money Judgments […]
Law++ To Host Entrepreneurs Anonymous Support Group
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Richard Bobholz Law Plus Plus richard@lawplusplus.com 919-912-9640 Law Plus Plus To Host “Entrepreneurs Anonymous” Support Group A Safe Place for Entrepreneurs to Have Real Talk About Struggles (DURHAM, N.C.) Nov. 2, 2016 – Law Plus Plus, a small business law firm based in Durham, N.C., is pleased to announce they will be hosting […]
Law++’s Richard Bobholz to Judge Couture for a Cause
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Richard Bobholz Law Plus Plus richard@lawplusplus.com 919-912-9640 Law++’s Richard Bobholz to Judge Couture for a Cause Charity Fashion Show for Activate Good (DURHAM, N.C.) Oct. 31, 2016 – Richard Bobholz, the Managing Attorney at Law++ will be one of three judges for the upcoming Couture for a Cause fashion show to be […]
What Does B Corporation Mean to Us
On April 12, 2016, Law Plus Plus officially became a Certified B Corporation, the first law firm in North Carolina to receive this certification. What does B Corporation mean? B Corporations are for-profit companies that believe in something greater than their profits. They are companies that meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, […]