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
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 get …
The Statute of Limitations for Personal Injury Cases in North Carolina
There are very few deadlines that are truly fixed and unwavering in life—most of the time there is flexibility. But if you miss your deadline to file a lawsuit, it …
Contributory Negligence in North Carolina Personal Injury Cases
Contributory negligence is an age-old legal doctrine that may sound as foreign as ancient Latin to many. Yet for North Carolinians, understanding this principle can mean the difference between a …
Why I’m Starting My Own Law Firm
Ever since I was a child, entrepreneurship has been a significant part of my life. My first foray into “being my own boss,” if you can call it that, was …