order of discipline, misconduct, Rules of Professional Conduct, findings of fact, conclusions of law, substantial evidence, tax withholding, income taxes, trust accounting, client ledger, entrusted funds, mistrial, confidentiality, mortgage fraud, grievance process, letter of notice, discipline, suspension, disbarment, commission of felony, bad faith obstruction of the disciplinary process

motion for summary judgment, interlocutory, Rule 54(b).

appeals from interlocutory orders, review of sanctions orders, representation of multiple persons.

Interlocutory appeal; Possibility of inconsistent verdicts; Medical malpractice; Proximate causation; Plaintiff’s burden of proof in a medical malpractice claim; Expert witness testimony; N.C. R. Civ. P. 9(j)(1).

attorneys fees; contempt; motion to strike; motion to amend

Interlocutory, Final Judgment, Statute of Repose, Product liability

Summary judgment; demotion; N.C.G.S. 126-35; pending discovery.

child custody; civil contempt; interlocutory appeal; final judgment; substantial right; child's best interests; willfulness

Termination of parental rights

Termination of parental rights;
Subject Matter Jurisdiction;
Home state of juvenile;
Change in permanent plan;
Best interests determination;
Likelihood of Adoption;

juvenile petitions; dependency; neglect; motion to strike brief; guardian ad litem; notice of appeal; certiorari

termination of parental rights; substance abuse treatment; failure to make reasonable progress under the circumstances; N.C.G.S. § 7B-1111(a)(2); extremely limited progress; dependency; N.C.G.S. § 7B-1111(a)(6); challenged findings of fact.

Rule 3.1; Juveniles; Neglect; Termination of Parental Rights; Clear Cogent and Convincing Evidence; Affirmed.

juvenile level 3 disposition and commitment order; violation of probation; predisposition report; N.C.G.S. § 7B-2413; comprehensive clinical assessment; N.C.G.S. § 7B-2502(a4); consideration of all relevant statutory factors; N.C.G.S. § 7B-2501(c).

appointment of receiver, affidavit, Civ. Pro. R. 6(d), N.C. Gen. Stat. 1-507.24(e)

motion to remove party; legal custodian; abuse and neglect

Abuse and Neglect;
Initial Adjudication;
Unexplained injuries;
Unsupported findings;
Removal from home;

Caveat; Will; Undue Influence; Bond; Rule 41; Dismissal; No Abuse of Discretion.