Firm News

The Bell, Davis, & Pitt Firm News Blog is an outlet for our firm to share news of developments within our firm as well as our interactions with our communities.

Firm Collects Holiday Gifts for the Potter's House Children

December 15, 2017

Once again, Bell Davis & Pitt attorneys and staff supported Santa’s Last Stop, an outreach program coordinated by The Potter’s House FRC. Santa’s Last Stop was founded by Reverend John and Pansy Young in 1992 in order to assist parents who had no holiday gifts for their children and had missed the deadlines for other agencies. Serving between 100-300 children, teens, and senior citizens each year, the initiative supports

Girl Scout Troop joins BDP Team for Mistletoe Run

December 5, 2017

The BDP Team enjoyed a beautiful day of running, walking and volunteering at the 34th Annual Mistletoe Run on Saturday, December 2, 2017. Girl Scout Troop 1335 out of Charlotte led by Lynette Neel, wife of Charlotte director Joshua Durham, joined the BDP team by participating in the 5k. These young women have been together for many years and normally run the Harris YMCA's Reindeer Romp.

Bell Davis & Pitt sponsors Success Outfitters

November 20, 2017

In the spirit of thankfulness and goodwill, Bell Davis & Pitt partnered with TRC Staffing Services for a clothing drive to be donated to Goodwill's Success Outfitters. Success Outfitters is a program that provides people with limited resources a way to obtain appropriate clothing for interviews and working on the job at no cost to them. The attorneys and employees of the firm donated suits, slacks, dresses, ties, shoes and various other clothing items over a two week period of time and the results were

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Bell Davis & Pitt Presents 34th Annual Mistletoe Race

October 12, 2017

Bell, Davis & Pitt is pleased to be the presenting sponsor of the Mistletoe Run for the 7th year. The firm is committed to supporting the YMCA and its efforts to fight childhood obesity.

Senate Bill 621 Gives New Meaning to North Carolina Choice-of-Law and Forum Selection Clauses

October 6, 2017

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Choice-of-law and forum selection clauses are within a good deal of contracts, including purchase orders, partnership agreements, and lease agreements. The state of North Carolina enacted the North Carolina Choice of Law and Forum in Business Contracts Act ("Business Contracts Act" for short) to bring clarity to the stipulations of a contract.

How to Detect and Avoid the Dangers of Wire Transfer Fraud?

September 13, 2017

Wire transfer is commonly used by businesses around the world to send and receive money. Although wire transferring is an effective and inexpensive way to relocate funds, the occurrence of wire fraud is increasing. We have written an article published by the Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce outlining the warning signs and advice on how to precaution yourself against wire transfer fraud.

Colleen Byers awarded 2017 Winston Under 40 Leadership Award

August 18, 2017

The Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce through their young professionals program, Winston Under 40, has named Colleen Byers as one of the 20 winners of over 150 nominations for the Winston Under 40 Leadership Award. This award recognizes outstanding young professionals who are actively influencing the growth, prosperity, and quality of life in the community. Colleen goes above and beyond in all that she does and is a

Best Lawyers recognizes 20 Attorneys in Firm Bell, Davis & Pitt NC

Best Lawyers in America recognizes 20 Attorneys in Firm

August 15, 2017

Twenty Bell, Davis & Pitt attorneys have been named to the list of the “2018 Best Lawyers in America©.” Selection for the list is based entirely upon peer review by leading lawyers, and lawyers cannot review attorneys in their own firm.

John Cocklereece Appointed to Board of the Forsyth Tech Foundation

John Cockereece, Jr., has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Forsyth Tech Foundation. John has served on the Board of Directors of Forsyth Tech Community College since August 2015.

Charlot Wood appointed to the NC Dispute Resolution Commission

State Bar President Mark Merritt appointed Charlot Wood to the NC Dispute Resolution Commission to complete the term of retired Commission member Mark Spence. Charlot is a litigator that handles employment, business, construction, and administrative and governmental law. She attended Meredith College and Wake Forest University School of Law. Charlot has participated in many mediations in her career and says that, "I have a deep appreciation for the benefit of having a well-trained and experienced mediator."

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