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Case Law Update: Negligence Claims in the Medical Context

The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion that draws a notable distinction between medical malpractice claims and traditional negligence actions.  The distinction is noteworthy in part because of the heightened pleading standards required for medical malpractice actions.  Rule 9(j) of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure requires that medical malpractice claims […]

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Community Spotlight: Note in the Pocket

As lawyers, our natural instinct is to solve problems.  Resolve disputes.  Find what is broken in the law and society and drive positive change.  We identify needs, and we address them.  In a powerful way, the driving forces behind the Raleigh nonprofit Note in the Pocket are doing all of this and more.  The need […]

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Domestication de-mystified: Four Steps for executing on your foreign judgment in North Carolina

In January, we discussed the judgment execution process.  In light of positive feedback, we wanted to follow that post by addressing a related, and equally intimidating process: domesticating a foreign judgment.  That is, if you are an out-of-state judgment creditor with a judgment against a North Carolina resident or corporation, how do you enforce your […]

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Can a Prevailing Party Recover Its Attorneys’ Fees?

Clients are naturally curious as to whether they can recoup their attorneys’ fees if they prevail in litigation.  The short (and disappointing) answer is: typically not.  Under the antiquated (and arguably more logical) “English Rule,” the losing party was forced to pay both its own attorneys’ fees and the prevailing party’s.  Unfortunately for successful litigants, […]

Miller Monroe teams up with Grow Our Kids

November is a time for us to reflect upon our blessings and give thanks for a bountiful year.  Most of us will come together with friends and family, and indulge in an abundance of food.  We enjoy all that our hearts and stomachs desire. Unfortunately, this is not the reality for thousands of children here […]

Alexandra E. Davis Joins Miller & Monroe

For Release 9 a.m. EST July 26, 2016 Alexandra E. Davis Joins Miller & Monroe RALEIGH — July 26, 2016 — Miller & Monroe is pleased to announce that Alexandra Davis joined the firm’s litigation practice in April 2016. A 2015 graduate of Campbell Law School, Alexandra commenced her legal career as a volunteer law […]

Jason Miller and Jeff Monroe named to 2016 Legal Elite list.

Miller & Monroe PLLC is pleased to announce that partners Jason A. Miller and Jeffrey R. Monroe were selected to the 2016 Legal Elite list by Business North Carolina magazine in the Litigation and Young Guns categories, respectively.  This marks the fourth consecutive year that Mr. Miller has been honored by Business North Carolina magazine. […]