If you’ve ever been involved in a personal injury case or know someone who has, you might have wondered why insurance plays such an influential role in the process. Insurance …
NC Court Says Roy Cooper Violated Constitution
On April 16, 2024, a unanimous panel on the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled that North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper violated the constitutional rights of certain North Carolina business owners …
How to Dress for Your Deposition A Guide for Witnesses
Stepping into a deposition room for the first time can feel like entering a new world, a place where every detail matters, right down to the clothes you wear. Most …
Cutting Through the Fog: Why 30(b)(6) Depositions Matter
The Rule 30(b)(6) deposition is overlooked or poorly used by many attorneys. But these special depositions can unlock organizational knowledge, cut through the fog of discovery, and pin down legal …
Depositions: An Essential Tool in North Carolina Personal Injury Cases
If you been injured in an accident caused by someone else in North Carolina, you may find yourself involved in a personal injury lawsuit. As your case proceeds, your attorney …
Requests for Admission in NC: An Underused Litigation Tool
If you find yourself involved in a civil lawsuit in North Carolina, you’re likely anticipating the dramatic courtroom scenes that may loom ahead. But before any case lands in front …
Unwrapping the Paper Trail: A Primer on Requests for Production in NC
When you think about civil litigation, you’re probably envisioning dramatic courtroom scenes. But before any North Carolina lawsuit lands in front of a judge or jury, there’s a whole lot …
What are interrogatories in North Carolina?
Interrogatories are a big part of civil lawsuits, but what exactly are they? Understanding how they work empowers the parties in a lawsuit to make strategic decisions in their cases. …
Year Zero: How Harris Legal Prepared to Launch
The seeds of what is now Harris Legal, PLLC, were planted and nurtured long before we officially opened for business. I’m excited to kick off a series of blog posts …
Why I Increased My Family’s Limits of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Introduction When I started representing individuals who had been injured in car accidents, I was quickly confronted with a sobering reality: many victims who had done nothing wrong could not …