Motor Vehicle Accident

Motor Vehicle Accident\n\nBy Ian S. RichardsonAttorney at Law\n\nOne of the things that almost every client wants to know is how long will their case to take.  In car accident cases that answer varies, but this...

Collections Toolbox: Judgment Liens

When it comes to debt collection, a judgment lien can be a powerful tool for creditors. A judgment lien is created via a judgment against a defendant. This judgment lien allows a creditor to secure...

Webinar: The Essential Contract Terms

The Art of Mediation

Did you know that only about two percent of lawsuits go to trial? Most lawsuits are settled outside of Court. A big reason for this large disparity between cases settling and going to trial is...

The Importance of Acquiring a Social Security Number or EIN/TIN

During the litigation of a lawsuit against an individual, the creditor/plaintiff must file what we affectionately call SCRAs, which is short for Service Member Relief Act forms. A good rule of thumb is that the...

Webinar: Enforcement of Foreign Judgements

Join Vann Attorneys for an insightful webinar on the Enforcement of Foreign Judgments. This session will be hosted by attorneys James Vann and Ian Richardson, who will provide a comprehensive overview of what foreign judgments...

Introducing Julia Stiner, Our New Law Clerk at Vann Attorneys

We are delighted to welcome Julia Stiner to the Vann Attorneys team as our new Law Clerk. Julia grew up in Wake Forest, North Carolina, and pursued her undergraduate studies at The University of North...

Forum Selection Clause: Is It Enforceable?

I have seen construction contracts which contain a forum selection clause requiring any dispute to be subject to arbitration in a particular location. The reason for such a clause is quite simple, it limits how...

Requests for Admission

The Discovery stage of a lawsuit is important because it is when you can determine what information the opposing party is in possession of to support their claims or defenses. These discovery tools include interrogatories,...