General Practice
People often need legal assistance with routine matters, outside of litigation. Proper business and estate planning will often avoid costly litigation. A small business may need assistance with corporate formation (e.g. filing the appropriate paperwork to function as a corporation or LLC, etc.), and with the purchase or sale of a business or assets. Purchase agreements or lease agreements, and other business contacts, often merit review by an attorney. A properly drafted will can avoid troublesome disputes in the administration of an estate. Also, even a simple traffic ticket often warrants legal representation, if only to minimize the impact on one's insurance rates. (Click here for information about driving insurance points in North Carolina.)