In June 2015, Jason A. Miller, partner with Miller & Monroe, was admitted to practice law in his native State of New York. Business clients and investors will now be able to rely on the same predictable quality service and expertise of Miller & Monroe when doing business in the Empire State. If you do […]
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Jason A. Miller named to 2015 Legal Elite list.
Miller & Monroe is pleased to announce that partner Jason A. Miller was selected to the 2015 Legal Elite list by Business North Carolina magazine in both the Litigation and Young Guns categories. This marks the third consecutive year that Mr. Miller has been honored by Business North Carolina magazine. Business North Carolina magazine honors […]
The Life Cycle of a Lawsuit – Blog 1 of 3 – Filing Suit
Although every case is different, most lawsuits follow the same general pattern. This blog will help you to understand the general life cycle of a lawsuit. Let’s start with a quick overview. All suits begin with an initial complaint and answer, followed by hearings on any preliminary motions (i.e. Motions to Dismiss). The next step […]
I’m thinking about filing a lawsuit to collect money owed to my business. What does the process involve? How long will it take?
Although every case is different, most follow the same general pattern. They all begin with initial filings, which are usually followed by the discovery process. There will likely be hearings on various motions at some point. Most suits will be ordered to mediation to see if they can be settled before trial. If settlement is […]
I won a judgment at trial. Now what?
I won a case against someone who owes me money. How do I go about collecting what the court said I am owed? Unfortunately, the easiest part about taking someone to court is sometimes prevailing at the hearing or trial, and the actual collection of the money owed can be the most complicated. While it […]
My business has been served with a lawsuit – what do I do?
Act quickly! In North Carolina, a corporation or limited liability company cannot represent itself pro se. Said differently, officers, directors, and owners are prohibited from filing an answer or other legal document in response to a lawsuit. Corporations must hire an attorney licensed to practice law in the state of North Carolina. From the date […]
Why it makes business sense to hire a small firm.
Many corporate clients have large firms on retainer ready to handle their day-to-day corporate and litigation needs. Large firms typically offer a gray-haired partner to manage the client, while using young associates to perform the majority of the work. This can create a false sense of security for the client that their conversations are with […]