Author Archive | Jason A. Miller

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Paul T. Flick Joins Miller Monroe Holton & Plyler

Paul T. Flick Joins Miller Monroe Holton & Plyler RALEIGH — June 25, 2018— Miller Monroe Holton & Plyler, PLLC is pleased to announce that Paul T. Flick has joined the firm’s litigation practice effective May 1, 2018.  Paul is a graduate of Wake Forest University (B.A. ’83) and the Wake Forest University School of […]

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Reciprocal Attorneys’ Fees Provisions in Business Contracts

Reciprocal Attorneys’ Fees Provisions in Business Contracts We have previously discussed the scenarios in which prevailing parties in litigation can – and cannot – recoup their attorneys’ fees.  Unfortunately, the law is not particularly generous in allowing parties to recover their fees and costs.  Because there is one aspect of the relevant law that continually […]

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The Durable Power of Attorney under the New N.C. Law

Issues surrounding the execution and validity of powers of attorney can dramatically impact litigation, especially when a party is adjudicated incompetent.  When this happens, questions about the validity of the document inevitably arise, and occasionally the motives of the agent acting on behalf of an incapacitated party come into question. It doesn’t help that the […]

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Miller and Monroe Named to 2018 Legal Elite

Miller Monroe Holton & Plyler PLLC is pleased to announce that partners Jason A. Miller and Jeffrey R. Monroe were selected to the 2018 Legal Elite list by Business North Carolina magazine.  This marks the sixth consecutive year that Mr. Miller and the third consecutive year that Mr. Monroe have been honored by Business North […]

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The Power of Attorney: The Basics

A guest post by Christopher S. Morden, Monroe Wallace Law Group Thank you to the attorneys and staff of Miller Monroe Holton & Plyler PLLC for the opportunity to submit a guest post on their legal blog. This post addresses the common questions: what is a Power of Attorney and why is it important? A […]

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Landlord-Tenant Basics Part II: Summary Ejectment

Clients often want to know what they can do to evict tenants from property that they own and lease for business or residential use.  Unfortunately, property owners will likely face an eviction at some point. Eviction actions are known as “summary ejectments.”  The law on summary ejectments is a bit different from other areas of […]

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Landlord-Tenant Basics Part I: Security Deposit Disputes

The number one priority for landlords should be generating profit, not fighting with tenants.  As such, it is vital for residential and commercial landlords alike to know and comply with the laws governing their relationships with tenants so as to avoid unnecessary, and often costly, conflicts.  The security deposit, which is intended to protect landlords […]

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A Firm Rooted in Raleigh

At Miller Monroe Holton & Plyler, we are fortunate to be conveniently located in the heart of one of the most rapidly growing and dynamic cities in the Southeast.  Located just west of downtown, we have witnessed exciting developments, from watching the Hillsbourgh Street Target supplant the legendary “Alley,” to tracking long-term plans to install […]

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ICYMI: Case Update on Non-Compete Agreements

Restrictive covenants are a set of tools that employers sometimes utilize to prevent employees from competing with them after termination of their employment.   One of the most common restrictive covenants used by an employer is a “non-compete clause.”   An evaluation of the enforceability of a non-complete clause necessarily involves a balancing of interests.   On the […]

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In case you missed it: Quick facts on enforcing your civil judgment

Many clients are surprised to learn that obtaining a judgment is not the end of the story in litigation. Even lawyers fall into the trap of celebrating a large verdict or favorable judgment before a judgment is actually collected.  The often disappointing reality, particularly in commercial litigation, is that a judgment is sometimes only the […]