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Attorney Andrew Brendle prevailed at Court of Appeals in dispute over promissory note and real property - August 2017

Jason Kyle v. Helmi L. Felfel and Laura C. Felfel, No. COA16-1318, Plaintiff sued to enforce a $200,000.00 promissory note in his favor.  The North Carolina Court of Appeals unanimously reversed the trial court’s denial of the judgment notwithstanding the verdict in favor of the D…

Hush Hush: The Secrecy Behind Confidentiality Clauses in Settlement Agreements

     Many non-lawyers would likely be surprised to know that less than 10% of cases actually make it all the way to trial.  With a growing trend toward more out-of-court settlements, many clients ask about the meaning and implications of a "confidentiality clause."  …

The New Year: A time to reconsider old habits:

January 1st of any year is an arbitrary period of time that happens to be the perfect chance to take a look backwards to see what you can do differently going forward.  This is true if you are divorced, or divorcing and especially true if you have children.  Most people have had a …

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Charlotte Fans Leaving Football Stadiums Need to be Aware of Car Accident Risks

Whether you visit Bank of America Stadium to watch the Carolina Panthers or travel upstate to watch the Tar Heels, you need to be aware of the risk of car accidents when leaving the stadium. Car accidents involving alcohol are a significant danger for football spectators …

Felton Parrish Joins Hull & Chandler, P.A.

Hull & Chandler, P.A. is pleased to announce that Felton Parrish has joined our firm. Mr. Parrish represents businesses and their owners in connection with business and real estate transactions, commercial disputes, and bankruptcy matters. He was named a North Carolina Super Lawyers̵…

Charlotte Motorcycle Accidents Can Be Hit-and-Runs

A North Carolina motorcycle rider was killed recently in a tragic accident in Charlotte. WSOCTV reported the man who died was a father of three and that his death occurred early on a Sunday morning. Troopers were called to the scene of the crash on Interstate 85, half a mile t…

Charlotte Driver Accused of Starting Chain Reaction Accident After Rear-Ending Car

Independent Tribune reported on a driver from Charlotte, North Carolina whose actions allegedly initiated a chain of events which led to a six vehicle accident. The Charlotte man recently was driving along I-85 northbound when he came upon other vehicles which were stopped or which had …

Tragic Charlotte Accident Reveals Teen Driving Risks

In North Carolina, there are graduated licensing laws because it is believed to be safer to slowly introduce young people to the responsibility of driving. One of the issues addressed in the law is whether teenage drivers are allowed to have passengers in the car with them or not. The l…

Winter Storm Causes Accidents Throughout North Carolina

Unusual weather highlights need to adjust driving for conditions Last month, a winter storm that blasted North Carolina led to over 1,500 accidents across the state in the span of 24 hours. Snow and ice are dangerous to motorists everywhere, but particularly in North Carolina, wh…