Senate Bill 621 Gives New Meaning to North Carolina Choice-of-Law and Forum Selection Clauses October 6, 2017 Litigation Blog Firm News 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 Adam T. Duke Firm News 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 Firm News 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 in America recognizes 20 Attorneys in Firm August 15, 2017 Firm News 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 August 4, 2017 Firm News 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 June 14, 2017 Firm News 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 appreciatio
Summer Clerks Welcomed to Firm June 6, 2017 Firm News This past weekend attorneys and their families gathered for a Saturday retreat to welcome to the firm our two 2017 summer clerks, Matthew Hoyt and Kyle Heuser. Matthew recently completed his second year at the Wake Forest University School of Law and received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the College of Charleston. He has spent previous summers working in the Wake County Public Defender's Office and clerking for various other firms.
Firm Attorneys ranked In Chamber USA 2017 June 5, 2017 Firm News Bell Davis & Pitt has been ranked best lawyers by Chamber USA 2017 in their Litigation - General Commerical section. Attorneys, William K. Davis and Alan M.
Bell, Davis & Pitt Announces Charlotte Office Move June 1, 2017 Firm News Bell, Davis & Pitt has announced that its Charlotte office has moved to a new space as of the end of May. The move comes as a part of the firm’s expanded presence in the Charlotte market. “Charlotte is a great city, and we are proud to be a part of this vibrant business community,” said attorney Ward Davis, founding director of the Charlotte office. “Our new space will allow us to continue to grow our team and serve our current and prospective clients with the same dedication to excellence.”
Firm Supports Forsyth Technical Community College Graduates May 10, 2017 Firm News John A. Cocklereece, Jr., Board member of the Forsyth Tech Community College, attended the 2017 graduation on May 9, 2017 in Winston-Salen, NC. Lyons Gray, Commissioner of the N.C. Utilities Commission was guest speaker. Forsyth Tech graduated 1,160 students receiving associates degrees, diplomas and certificates in their various areas of study.
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