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Legislators hear both views of HOA boards 1/28/2012 Michael Hunter speaks on recommended changes to laws affecting HOAs in his latest Association Answers column in the Charlotte Observer and Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
South Carolina's Notice of Project Commencement 1/24/2012 Greg Shelton's latest update on his blog, Construction Law Carolinas. Read More
SC association laws differ from NC's 1/14/2012 Michael Hunter directs the most recent question, regarding differences in SC and NC HOA laws, to Cynthia Jones for her answer in his regular column Association Answers published in the Charlott... Read More
Are you in the path of the Monroe Connector/Bypass? 12/19/2011 HORACK TALLEY ATTORNEYS HELP PROPERTY OWNERS GET ALL THEY ARE ENTITLED TO Charlotte – Are you in the path of the Monroe Bypass? Attorneys at the law firm of Horack... Read More
More common mistakes that HOA boards make 12/17/2011 Michael Hunter addresses more common mistakes made by HOA boards, in his regular column in the Charlotte Observer and Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
Common mistakes of HOA boards of directors 12/10/2011 Michael Hunter addresses the most common mistakes of HOA boards of directors in his regular column in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
The Microphone is Always On 12/7/2011 Greg Shelton's latest entry in his blog Construction Law Carolinas. Read More
Judges' dismissals of ADA cases encourage property owners to fight back 11/29/2011 John Bowers is interviewed in the Mecklenburg Times regarding dismissals of ADA cases. Read More
Three most common issues that crop up with HOAs 11/12/2011 Michael Hunter addresses the three most common HOA issues in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
Vue buyers win deposit back in ruling that could affect future condo projects 11/3/2011 Bob Turner is quoted extensively in this article for the Charlotte Observer regarding the ruling against the Vue, an uptown... Read More
Horack Talley Assembles Park Land 11/1/2011 Ann Pilkington is interviewed for BISNOW's Real Estate Section about Horack Talley's involvement in Mecklenburg County's recent l... Read More
Mallard Creek BBQ: Savoring pork and politics 10/31/2011 Retired attorney Mr. Ben Horack is interviewed at the Mallard Creek BBQ for the Charlotte Observer. Read More
Boards behaving badly 10/29/2011 "Can homeowners' association board members be removed from office for lack of service?" Michael S. Hunter answers this question and more in his regular column in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh... Read More
Press Release: Horack Talley Helps Mecklenburg County Close Deal for 242 Acres of Park Land 10/26/2011 Charlotte - The Charlotte law firm of Horack Talley is known for its ability to arrange and close complicated real estate deals, but the transaction that closed last week with Mecklen... Read More
Mecklenburg County Pays $3.7M for Abersham site 10/25/2011 Ann Pilkington is quoted in the CorneliusNew.net regarding Mecklenburg County's land for parks purchase. Read More
Gena Graham Morris and Christopher T. Hood Speak at Essential Ethics CLE 10/20/2011 Gena Graham Morris and Christopher T. Hood were spea... Read More
Enforcing neglected provisions fairly 10/14/2011 Michael Hunter addresses this topic in his regular article in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
Where can you find a copy of your HOA's covenants and restrictions? 10/1/2011 Michael Hunter answers this question in his regular column in the Charlotte Observer and Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
VA loan doesn't exempt home from HOA rules 9/17/2011 Is a property exempt from HOA covenants if it is a VA Guaranteed Loan? Michael Hunter answers this question in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
Contractors: NC lien law loopholes can wipe our your lien rights 9/12/2011 Greg Shelton's article on lien law loopholes is featured as a guest editorial on Read More
Must an HOA have Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws? 9/10/2011 If an HOA has neither Articles of Incorporation nor Bylaws are they operating illegally? Michael Hunter answers this question in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
Twelve Horack Talley Attorneys named Best Lawyers for 2012 9/8/2011 Twelve lawyers from Horack Talley were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 (Copyright 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Congratulations to... Read More
The diminishing value of equitable subrogation 9/2/2011 Rob McNeill is quoted in a recent issue of Lawyer's Weekly on the topic of law versus grace. Read More
Law Affects Foreclosures 8/19/2011 The recently passed House Bill 165 will affect how HOA's file foreclosures starting October 1, 2011. Michael Hunter addresses this issue in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Obs... Read More
Greg Shelton becomes Managing Editor for the North Carolina Construction Law Deskbook 8/18/2011 Gregory L. Shelton has been appointed to serve as Managing Editor for the North Carolina Construction Law Deskbook. The Deskbook, published by the Construction Law Section of the North Carolina Bar A... Read More
Pics, Or It Didn't Happen: Using Photographs to Document the Project 8/11/2011 Greg Shelton's latest update to his blog, Construction Law Carolinas. Read More
Chris Osborn Launches Website for ReelTime CLE, Attends National CLE Conference 8/11/2011 Congratulations to Chris Osborn regarding the recent launch of www.ReelTimeCLE.com, a new website promoting his speaking engagements on ethics and professionalism through ReelTime CLE. Chris co-founde... Read More
Adkins Land, Waterfront Group sue to recoup advertising dollars spent on failed projects 8/9/2011 Henry Pharr, III is quoted in an article on Developer litigation in the Mecklenburg Times. Read More
New guidelines in place for FHA-backed condo loans 8/6/2011 Michael S. Hunter discusses new provisions for FHA-backed condominium loans, in his regular column in the Charlotte Observer. Read More
Get input before you start changing the parking rules 7/23/2011 Michael S. Hunter encourages community input before implementing changes to HOA declarations, in his regular column in the Charlotte Observer. Read More
A(nother) Scam to Watch For 7/21/2011 Henry Pharr III's expertise on federal ADA law scams is used in an article for Real Estate Bis Now Charlotte magazine. Read More
NC Court of Appeals rules on partial lien waiver case 7/21/2011 Greg Shelton's article for North Carolina Construction News, LLC's website regarding a North Carolina Court of Appeals ruling. Read More
Surviving the downturn - Part 1 7/8/2011 Zip Edwards speaks about how the recession has affected law practices in the July 2011 issue of North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Read More
Federal Contracting Series – Part Three 7/6/2011 Latest update to Greg Shelton's Construction Law blog. Read More
New HOA legislation will take effect Oct. 1 7/2/2011 Michael S. Hunter reviews new HOA bills underway in our state government, in his regular column in the Charlotte Observer. Read More
IRA Investment in Real Estate 7/1/2011 "IRA Investment in Real Estate" article by Stephen L. Smith, Esq. in the North Carolina Bar Association Tax Law Section's June 2011 Tax Assessment newsletter. Read More
Water heater damage is a common condo issue 6/18/2011 Michael S. Hunter responds to the issue of amending HOA Declarations based on a common problem with water heaters, in his regular column in the Charlotte Observer. Read More
Federal Contracting, Construction Law Carolinas Style 6/13/2011 Latest update to Greg Shelton's Construction Law blog. Read More
John Maheras appointed ICSC Planning Committee Chairperson 6/10/2011 John Maheras has been appointed the ICSC Planning Committee Chairperson for the 2012 Carolinas Idea Exchange Program. Read More
Who should pay assessments on lots? 6/6/2011 Who should pay assessments on lots? Michael Hunter answers this question in the Saturday, June 4th, 2011 edition of The Charlotte Observer. Read More
Here's heads up on pending association bills 5/20/2011 Michael Hunter updates us on four bills pending in the N.C. General Assembly. Read More
Water Water Everywhere 5/16/2011 Greg Shelton shares his expertise on construction law in Change Order, a North Carolina Bar Association publication. Read More
Splitsville: When a marriage ends, the complications are just beginning. 5/9/2011 Rob Blair is quoted in the Spring 2011 issue of Wells Fargo's publication, Conversations. Read More
How Should an HOA Divide Repair Costs? 5/1/2011 Michael Hunter contributes his expertise on dividing repair costs with readers of HOAleader.com. Read More
What Your HOA Should Know About the Foreclosure-to-Rent Strategy 5/1/2011 Michael Hunter is quoted in an article from HOAleader.com. Read More
Will You Have a Serving of Rhymes with that Poem? 4/11/2011 Mr. Ben Horack is featured in the Charlotter Observer Reading Life Editor Pam Kelley's blog. Read More
Working with a Tenant in Possession 4/11/2011 "Working with a Tenant in Possession" by Bill Hamel was published in the Institute of Real Estate Management April 2011 Newsletter. Read More
Landlord Tenant Update - Spring 2011 Newsletter 4/11/2011 Henry Pharr, III, Bill Hamel, and Keith Nichols collaborate on current Landlord Tenant issues for the Spring 2011 Newsletter. Read More
Proxy Default Keeps Same Leaders In Charge 4/8/2011 Michael Hunter answers questions surrounding the format of HOA proxies in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
Judge: The Vue Can't Force Condo Buyers to Close 3/31/2011 Bob Turner and Keith Nichols are quoted in the Charlotte Observer regarding a recent ruling in the Vue uptown condo matter. Read More
Must an HOA Allow Therapy Dogs and Handicap Ramps? 3/26/2011 Must an HOA allow therapy dogs and handicap ramps? Michael Hunter answers this question in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
Winning Your Revaluation Could Be Easier This Year 3/25/2011 Chris Osborn is interviewed for Fox News Charlotte about appealing the new property tax evaluations. Read More
Seven Rules for Avoiding HOA Litigation 3/21/2011 Michael S. Hunter was quoted in an article about rules to avoid HOA litigation. Read More
HOA's Rules Aren't Being Enforced 3/12/2011 If an HOA adopts new rules does that apply to everyone, regardless of when they moved in? Michael Hunter answers this question in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
HOA's Restriction on Pool Use is Legal 2/28/2011 Can an HOA limit the number of people from each household who use the community pool? Michael Hunter answers this question in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
Best Ways To Appeal Your Property Revaluation 2/11/2011 Chris Osborn was recently interviewed by Fox Charlotte about the Mecklenburg County property tax revaluation. Read More
Eight HT Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in Super Lawyers 2011 1/24/2011 Congratulations to Rob Blair, Tom Cannon, Beth Hodges, Gena Morris and Tate Sterrett from our Family Law Practice Group, to Jim Talley and Woody Efird from our Real Estate Practice Group, and to Rob M... Read More
Three HT Lawyers Selected as Rising Stars for 2011 1/24/2011 Congratulations to Kary Watson from our Family Law Practice Group, Amy Hunt from our Litigation Practice Group, and Keith Nichols from our Business Litigation Practice Group for inclusion in North Car... Read More
Alert! Important Changes in the Estate Tax Law! 1/24/2011 As many of you have read, Congress finally enacted sweeping changes to the estate tax law late last year. While many of these changes may be beneficial to you, they have made the estate plans that ha... Read More
Trying to Figure Out Assessment Charges 1/22/2011 Can an HOA Board charge "special" or "specific" assessments without homeowner apporval? Michael Hunter answers this question in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
Can we Change Annual Meeting Date? 1/19/2011 Is the HOA Board required to have the annual meeting on the date that is stated in the bylaws? Michael Hunter answers this question in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer... Read More
Maintaining Ethics and Professionalism in Issuing Supoenas 1/19/2011 "Maintaining Ethics and Professionalism in Issuing Supoenas" by Christopher T. Hood was published in the North Carolina Bar Family Law Section Newsletter - Family Forum for December 2010. Read More
Four Horack Talley Attorneys Selected as 2011 Legal Elite 1/14/2011 Rob Blair (Family Law), Rob McNeill (Construction), John Bowers (Employment) and Woody Efird (Real Estate) have been selected as Legal Elites for 2011 in this month's Business North Carolina magazine.... Read More
Attention: It's HOA 'meeting season' 1/4/2011 Michael Hunter talks about this topic in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
Litigation Involving Condo Project Seen as Sign of the Times 12/28/2010 David Powell was quoted in an article entitled “Litigation Involving Condo Project Seen as Sign of the Times”. The article appears in The Mecklenburg Times Newspaper. Read More
Boards Have Broad Discretion on Surplus 12/3/2010 Does the HOA Board have the authority to spend, without membership approval, any surplus assessment income? Michael Hunter answers this question in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh Ne... Read More
$2.3 Million Construction Suit Remanded to Union County 11/8/2010 John Bowers was quoted in this article for North Carolina Lawyers Weekly. Follow the link below to read John Bowers' summary of the decision. Go to www.NCLawyersWeekley.com to read the article in it... Read More
Two-Family Rental May Violate Codes 10/22/2010 If restrictive covenants state that homes are for single-family use only what recourse does an HOA board have if a home is being used for multi-family purposes? Michael Hunter answers this ... Read More
Battling Weak Housing Market, Vue May Get Tough if Buyers try to Bail 10/22/2010 Bob Turner and Keith Nichols were quoted in an article entitled “Battling Weak Housing Market, Vue May Get Tough if Buyers try to Bail”. The article appears in the Charlotte Observer Newspaper. ... Read More
Current State of the Federal Estate Tax Law 10/6/2010 For a death occurring in 2010, it is true that there is no federal estate tax (at least as of now) but your documents may have been set up assuming there would be a federal estate tax. This means tha... Read More
HOAs and the Green Movement 9/29/2010 On the morning of September 29, 2010, Mike Hunter was a guest on Charlotte Talks radio, 90.7 FM. Mr. Hunter discussed neighborhood covenants and the challenges they may face as energy efficiency and ... Read More
Is Foreclosure Best Option to get Debt Paid? 9/24/2010 Is foreclosure the best option to get an HOA debt paid or is there a better way? Michael Hunter answers this question in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
Eleven Horack Talley Attorneys named Best Lawyers for 2011 8/30/2010 Eleven lawyers from Horack Talley were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 (Copyright 2010 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.). Congratulations to... Read More
Dividing Dwindling Assets Complicates Divorce Cases 8/27/2010 Rob Blair, one of Horack Talley's family law attorneys, was recently quoted in this Charlotte Business Journal article titled "Dividing dwindling assets complicates divorce cases." Read More
Don't Expect HOA to Take Care of Every Problem 8/27/2010 Is it the responsibility of the HOA to maintain the common areas. Michael Hunter answers this question in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
Check Bylaws for how to Boot Board Directors 8/14/2010 If the expulsion of a board director is in violation of the HOA's bylaws can it be enforced? Should homeowners who have opted out of the HOA and the monthly dues be responsible for being pa... Read More
Best Bet is to Use Attorney for Filings 7/30/2010 Is it possible for an HOA to file a foreclosure on a residence without an attorney? Michael Hunter answers this question in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
It's a Bad Idea to Hire Residents for HOA Work 7/17/2010 Is it a violation for an HOA to enter into a vendor contract with a resident or HOA board member? Michael Hunter answers this question in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Obser... Read More
Can HOAs Hire Bill Collectors for Dues? 7/3/2010 Is it legal for homeowner associations in North Carolina to use collection agencies to collect delinquent dues? Michael Hunter answers this question in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleig... Read More
Homeowner Wants to Change HOA Board 6/18/2010 What can a homeowner do when the activities of an HOA Board are suspect? Michael Hunter answers this question in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
Condo Parking Space Hog 5/29/2010 What can be done when a homeowner parks a car with no tags in his assigned parking space and uses the guest parking spaces for his other vehicles? Michael Hunter answers this question in th... Read More
Are Unpaid Dues Protected in Bankruptcy? 5/14/2010 Is the debt of uncollected HOA dues considered secured or unsecured debt? Michael Hunter answers this question in the Charlotte Observer and the Raleigh News & Observer. Read More
What Happens to HOA when Developer Folds? 5/1/2010 If a developer declares bankruptcy or goes into foreclosure is the HOA responsible for paying dues and property taxes on the unsold properties? Michael Hunter answers this question in the C... Read More
When They Needed a Hand, Family's HOA Stepped Up 4/9/2010 Michael Hunter was interviewed for this article which was published in the Charlotte Observer. Read More
When to Break In - When to Back Off 3/15/2010 Barging in? When can landlords legally access their leased premises? Henry N. Pharr, III was interviewed for this article which appeared in Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine. Read More
Bankruptcy Protection Filed Over Luxury Condominiums 2/24/2010 David Powell and Bob Turner were quoted in an article entitled “Bankruptcy Protection Filed Over Luxury Condominiums”. The article appears in the Charlotte Observer Newspaper. Read More
Where is the Homebuilding Industry Headed in 2010? 2/3/2010 Attorney Cheryl Steele was featured in BUILDERnews, a national building trade magazine, for its annual industry forecast , which focuses on the direction of the homebuilding industry in 2010 and strat... Read More
Eight HT Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in Super Lawyers 2010 1/28/2010 Congratulations to Rob Blair, Tom Cannon, Beth Hodges, Gena Morris and Tate Sterrett from our Family Law Practice Group, to Jim Talley and Woody Efird from our Real Estate Practice Group, and to Rob M... Read More
Two HT Lawyers Selected as Rising Stars for 2010 1/28/2010 Congratulations Kary Watson from our Family Law Practice Group, and to Amy Hunt from our Litigation Practice Group, for inclusion in North Carolina Rising Stars 2010. Rising Stars are attorneys who a... Read More
When Does the Landlord Have the Right of Entry? 1/8/2010 Henry N. Pharr III was interviewed by the EZ Landlord Forms Website for an article about when a landlord has the right to enter a tenant's rental property. Read More
Mortgage Fraud CLE 10/29/2009 Zip Edwards will be speaking at this Mecklenburg County Bar CLE held at the MCB Center. This class will help attorneys recognize the common types of mortgage and real estate scams. Read More
Tate Sterrett Granted Fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 10/19/2009 Tate Sterrett was recently granted Fellowship in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), the national organization that encourages the study and elevates the standards in the practice of m... Read More
David Powell quoted for article in the Charlotte Observer 10/10/2009 David Powell is quoted in an article entitled "Failed Condo Project Gobbles Buyers' Deposits and Dreams." The article appears in the Business Section of the Charlotte Observer newspaper. Read More
Green Building and Development: The Practical Legal Guide 10/9/2009 Larry Ostema contributed a chapter to this book which was released August 25, 2009. The chapter is entitled Climate Change Considerations for Land Use and Real Estate Development. "Green Building an... Read More
Bob Turner quoted for article in the Charlotte Observer 10/2/2009 Bob Turner is quoted in an article entitled "Developer says Bank Engineers Defaults." The article appears in the Business Section of the Charlotte Observer newspaper. Read More
Being 'green' gives new paralegal a professional edge 9/28/2009 Paralegal Christine Paxson was featured in this month's edition of North Carolina Lawyers Weekly Carolina Paralegal News. Read More
Divisible Property - Wirth and Brackney Reviewed 9/22/2009 "Divisible Property - Wirth and Brackney Reviewed" by Tate K. Sterrett & Kary C. Watson was published in the North Carolina Bar Family Law Section Newsletter - Family Forum for September 2009. This a... Read More
"Non-Profit Legal Services Affected By Recession" By Phillip E. Lewis 9/8/2009 An article by Phillip E. Lewis titled "Non-Profit Legal Services Affected By Recession" was published in the September edition of the Mecklenburg Bar News Read More
Horack Talley becomes member of International Society of Primerus Law Firms 8/27/2009 The law firm of Horack, Talley, Pharr & Lowndes, P.A. has been accepted into membership by the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, a highly selective alliance of small to medium-size, indepen... Read More
Is Green Law Sustainable? 8/24/2009 Larry Ostema was interviewed by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly for an article about how sustainable green law is in the down economy. Read More
Neya Warren joins Family Law practice group at Horack Talley 8/17/2009 The Family Law practice group of Horack Talley announces the addition of M. Neya Warren. Read More
Ten Years of Service Completed 7/14/2009 Henry N. Pharr, II has recently completed ten years of service as co-chair of the Mecklenburg County Bar's Memorials Committee. As co-chair Mr. Pharr helps coordinate presentations in memory of decea... Read More
Larry Ostema featured in Charlotte Observer's Viewpoints section 6/6/2009 Larry Ostema was interviewed on the up and coming carbon-market and how Charlotte can be a key player in financing the green economy. Read More
Keith Nichols featured in Charlotte Business Journal 4/3/2009 Expert Opinion Article: "It may be green, but project could be ripe for lawsuit." Read More
Henry Pharr quoted in national on-line magazine re Landlord-Tenant relations. 4/2/2009 Henry Pharr III is quoted in an article entitled "Owners and Tenants Wrestle Over Rent Reduction Requests." The article appears in Retail Traffic Magazine, a national on-line real estate magazine. Read More
Charlotte Magazine recognizes Horack Talley for Green Initiatives 4/1/2009 Horack Talley is participating in the Law Office Climate Challenge, a nationwide joint effort between the American Bar Association and Environmental Protection Agency. Charlotte Magazine gave the fir... Read More
Eight HT Lawyers Selected for Inclusion in Super Lawyers 2009 2/2/2009 Congratulations to Rob Blair, Tom Cannon, Beth Hodges, Gena Morris and Tate Sterrett from our Family Law Practice Group, and to Jim Talley and Woody Efird from our Real Estate Practice Group, for inc... Read More
"Sustainable Exercise," by Chris Osborn, Mecklenburg Bar News 1/15/2009 "Sustainable Exercise" article by Chris Osborn, Chair, LawyerLife Resource Committee, published in the Mecklenburg Bar News Read More
"The Year in Review," by Phillip E. Lewis, Mecklenburg Bar News 1/15/2009 "The Year in Review," by Phillip E. Lewis, published in the Mecklenburg Bar News. Read More
Cheryl Steele: Moderator for CREW Charlotte "LEED" Discussion 1/13/2009 CREW Charlotte – January 2009 Panel Discussion: “LEED: What’s Next & How can it Benefit Economic Growth” On January 13, 2009, CREW welcomed three panel guests, Sarah O’Mara, Jo... Read More
Four selected as Legal Elites 1/8/2009 Rob Blair and Beth Hodges (Family Law), Rob McNeill (Litigation) and Woody Efird (Real Estate) have been selected as Legal Elites for 2009 in this month's Business North Carolina magazine. The select... Read More
Lawyers Who Are Also Writers 1/1/2009 "Lawyers Who Are Also Writers," Article by Phillip E. Lewis, in Mecklenburg Bar News Read More
Mitchell Kelling 2009 Co-Chair for MCB Family Law Section 1/1/2009 Horack Talley's Mitchell Kelling has been chosen as new co-chair for the Mecklenburg County Bar Family Law Section. The Family Law Section keeps its members informed of the numerous changes and trends... Read More
NCBA's Family Forum: Professionalism and the Out-of-Control Client 12/15/2008 Manuscript by Gena G. Morris, published in the December, 2008 Edition of the NCBA's Family Law Section, entitled "Professionalism and the Out-of-Control Client." Read More
HOA-NC, Inc. Seminars 12/9/2008 Bill Hamel, of our Creditors' Rights Practice Group, served on the panel for a set of seminars conducted by HOA-NC, Inc. titled "Board Training 101." These seminars were designed to educate new Board... Read More
Article: Mike Hunter in Charlotte Business Journal 10/30/2008 Charlotte Business Journal interviews Mike Hunter about HOAs and foreclosure Read More
Homeowners Associations Are Volunteer Non-Profits in North Carolina 9/23/2008 Charlotte, September 23, 2008: Mike Hunter, creditors' rights attorney here at Horack Talley, represents more than 500 North Carolina community associations. Many of these are having to exercise their... Read More
Press Release: Horack Talley first Law Firm in Carolinas in Law Firm Climate Challenge 9/1/2008 Charlotte NC: The Law Firm Climate Challenge, a program sponsored by the American Bar Association and the Environmental Protection Agency, includes Energy Star, Waste Wise, Green Power, and Best Paper... Read More
Horack Talley's James Talley Elected to Board of Legal Aid of North Carolina 7/10/2008 Charlotte, July 8, 2008: Today Horack Talley was advised that senior partner James M. Talley has been elected to the Board of Directors of Legal Aid of North Carolina. Legal Aid of North Ca... Read More
Larry Ostema to Speak at NYC Finance and Investment Forum 7/8/2008 Lawrence L. Ostema, Horack Talley’s Green Initiatives Group Practice Leader, will speak on September 9, 2008 in New York at Infocast’s Green Building Finance and Investment Forum. The... Read More
Horack Talley's James Talley Elected to Board of Legal Aid of North Carolina 7/8/2008 Today Horack Talley was advised that senior partner James M. Talley has been elected to the Board of Directors of Legal Aid of North Carolina. Legal Aid of North Carolina (LANC) is a s... Read More
James M. Talley Honored as Sustaining Life Fellow of American Bar Foundation 6/10/2008 Today Horack Talley was advised that senior partner James M. Talley has been named Sustaining Life Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. The Fellows is an honorary association of lawy... Read More
Joseph W. Thompson IV Is First Attorney Licensed in South Carolina to Earn LEED® AP Designation 4/28/2008 Today attorney Joseph Thompson received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional (AP) designation from the Green Building Certification Institute, which adminis... Read More
Horack Talley First Law Firm in Carolinas in Law Firm Climate Challenge 4/22/2008 Charlotte NC: The Law Firm Climate Challenge, a program sponsored by the American Bar Association and the Environmental Protection Agency, includes Energy Star, Waste Wise, Green Power, and Best Paper... Read More
Larry Ostema Is First Attorney in the Carolinas to Become a LEED Accredited Professional® 3/24/2008 Charlotte, NC: Today Lawrence L. Ostema was sworn in as a North Carolina licensed attorney, after the usual eight month waiting period from his arrival in North Carolina last July. In September of 200... Read More
Legal Update: Landlord Tenant Recent Litigation 2/15/2008 Freedom To Contract Emboldened Court of Appeals Strengthens New Rule Allowing Parties to Contract for Rent Acceleration and No Duty to Mitigate Damages In June, 2007, the North Ca... Read More
Gena Morris Interviewed by Charlotte's Uptown Magazine in Their Valentine's Day Issue 2/14/2008 February 2008 Uptown Magazine interview with Horack Talley Family Law attorney Gena Morris: Valentine’s Day isn’t exactly divorce attorney Gena Morris’s favorite holiday, but it is good for... Read More
Six Horack Talley Attorneys are Law & Politics Magazine's "Super Lawyers®" 2/4/2008 February 4, 2008 - Charlotte, NC: Law and Politics Magazine, originators of the Super Lawyers survey, released their list for publication today. Six attorneys from Horack Talley were voted by their pe... Read More
Three Horack Talley Attorneys Named to Business North Carolina's "Legal Elite" 1/15/2008 Charlotte, NC: Robert S. Blair, Henry N. Pharr, and H. David Powell have been named to Business North Carolina magazine's Legal Elite. This designation is reserved for the top 3% of attorneys reviewed... Read More
Four Horack Talley Attorneys Named Best Lawyers by Woodward White Publishing 12/1/2007 December, 2007: Four Horack Talley attorneys have been accorded the designation of Best Lawyers® from publishing firm Woodward White. Tom Cannon, Beth Hodges, Gena Morris, and Tate Sterrett... Read More
Gena Morris Is Made a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys 10/15/2007 October 15, 2007- Charlotte, NC: Horack Talley was just informed that Gena Morris is the 28th attorney to achieve the designation of Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Attorneys (AAML). The... Read More
HORACK TALLEY LAUNCHING GREEN BIZ PRACTICE GROUP 9/21/2007 by Will Boye, Staff Writer, Charlotte Business Journal One local law firm is jumping on the green bandwagon in response to the growing number of environmentally friendly projects popping up... Read More
BREAKING GROUND ON HORACK TALLEY HABITAT HOUSE 8/8/2007 Charlotte: Construction of the Horack Talley Habitat for Humanity house began on this beautiful sunny Saturday. Working alongside the new homeowners, attorneys and staff from Charlotte’s 75-year old ... Read More
HORACK TALLEY SPONSORS A HABITAT HOUSE TO CELEBRATE 75TH 8/3/2007 In honor of our 75th anniversary, Horack Talley is sponsoring and building a Habitat for Humanity house. Construction costs will be underwritten by the firm and firm employees, spouses, and clients wi... Read More
LARRY OSTEMA JOINS HORACK TALLEY AS "GREEN" PRACTICE LEADER 7/20/2007 Charlotte, July 20, 2007: In a move acknowledging Charlotte’s growing LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) interests and the “green” movement in commercial real estate, Horack Talley ... Read More
Persistence Pays for Steele's Practice 7/20/2007 by Julie Bird, Contributing Writer Cheryl Steele joined Horack Talley Pharr & Lowndes in 1987 as a litigator, but what she really wanted was to work on real estate deals. It took... Read More
NC Bar Family Law Specialists Conference Well-Attended 7/17/2007 BOARD-CERTIFIED FAMILY LAW SPECIALISTS HOSTED BY HORACK TALLEY "It's Raining Motions" was the title of the 2007 annual meeting and seminar for the North Carolina Bar Association Board Cert... Read More
CHERYL STEELE HONORED AS ONE OF TOP WOMEN IN BUSINESS 7/16/2007 Charlotte, July 16, 2007: Today the Charlotte Business Journal announced the Women in Business Awards at their annual luncheon, given to the 25 most accomplished and influential businesswomen in our ... Read More
HORACK TALLEY HOST FIRM FOR THE 2007 ANNUAL NORTH CAROLINA BAR FAMILY LAW SPECIALISTS CONFERENCE 5/15/2007 Charlotte, July, 2007: Horack Talley is the host firm for the 2007 Annual North Carolina Bar Family Law Specialists Conference to be held at the Westin-Charlotte in July. Gena Graham Morris and K. Mit... Read More
Gena Graham Morris Speaks at NC Bar 4/6/2007 Gena Graham Morris spoke at the North Carolina Bar Association Family Law Section Annual Meeting and CLE in April regarding Child Custody Evaluations. Gena Morris is an attorney at Horack T... Read More
Storm Water Proposal May Carry Hefty Price Tag 3/30/2007 Charlotte Business Journal - March 30, 2007 by Collin Brown, Guest columnist If you're involved in real estate and you haven't been keeping up with Charlotte's effort to control storm-... Read More
Robert B. McNeill Conducts CLE Presentation in Cary, NC 2/22/2007 Cary, NC: Rob McNeill conducted a CLE presentation at the North Carolina Bar Center titled Lien on Me: When Developers, Liens and Title Insurance Collide. Read More
D. Christopher Osborn Conducts a CLE Presentation 2/19/2007 Charlotte, NC: D. Christopher Osborn conducted a CLE presentation titled Changing Lanes: Ethical Dilemmas and Their Impact on Attorney Mental Health at the Mecklenburg Bar Association Center Read More
Gena Graham Morris Speaks at Mecklenburg County Bar 2/15/2007 Gena Graham Morris Speaks at Mecklenburg County Bar (Family Law Section) CLE program on Litigating Alienation of Affections and Criminal Conversation Cases Topic: Experienced practitioners ... Read More
25,000 Closings Later, Efird Sees Smooth Process 1/26/2007 Charlotte Business Journal by Bea Quirk - Contributing Writer Paul "Woody" Efird III was recently designated a "North Carolina Super Lawyer" by Law & Politics magazine. But the 63-year... Read More
Seven Horack Talley Attorneys Named 2007 Super Lawyers 1/15/2007 Charlotte, January 15, 2007: Horack Talley announced today that seven of the firm’s lawyers have been named North Carolina Super Lawyers for 2007. These attorneys are Robert S. Blair, Jr., Thomas R. C... Read More
Three Horack Talley Attorneys Named North Carolina "Legal Elite" 1/7/2007 Charlotte, January 7, 2007: Three attorneys from the Charlotte-based law firm, Horack Talley, have been selected by their peers as among the North Carolina Business Magazine’s "Legal Elite." These att... Read More
Horack Talley Opens Office in Rock Hill 1/7/2007 Expanding offices to serve clients in South Carolina. Charlotte, January 7, 2007: Horack Talley announced today that the 75 year-old law firm is expanding its law offices to Rock Hill... Read More
Horack Talley Names K. Mitchell Kelling Shareholder 1/1/2007 Charlotte, January 1, 2007: Horack Talley has promoted K. Mitchell Kelling to Shareholder. Ms. Kelling joined the firm in June of 2000, and has developed her practice in Family Law, with emphasis on c... Read More
Roberts S. Blair in Charlotte Parent 1/1/2007 Charlotte Parent January 2007 Edition By Rob Blair Avoid Divorce Conflict When a marriage has to end in divorce, generally the adults involved want that end to be quick... Read More
Enjoying the Practice of Life as a Lawyer 1/1/2007 Chris Osborn, Chairman, Lawyer Support Committee "We were meant to live for so much more. Have we lost ourselves? Somewhere we live inside." — "Meant to Live" by Switc... Read More
Market Shifting To Small Infill Projects 9/29/2006 Charlotte Business Journal September 29, 2006 by Julie Bird Robert Bugg is a big believer in infill development. But he's not trying to pack condos and townhomes onto small lots.<... Read More
Chris Osborn Conducts Seminar on Construction Litigation 9/19/2006 Charlotte, North Carolina D. Christopher Osborn conducted a Lorman Education Services - sponsored seminar about Construction Litigation on September 19, 2006 at the Westin Charlotte, 601 S... Read More
Mitchell Kelling is selected to participate in Leadership Charlotte 8/25/2006 K. Mitchell Kelling has been selected to participate in Leadership Charlotte XXVIII. Ms. Kelling is an attorney who practices family law at Horack Talley in Charlotte. Leadership Charlotte... Read More
Hodges Conducts CLE Presentation 6/29/2006 Beth Hodges conducted a CLE presentation titled How to Craft Orders and Judgments to Withstand Challenge on Appeal at the North Carolina Bar Association annual meeting held in Raleigh on June 29th, 20... Read More
Tate Sterrett Appointed to Family Law Specialty Committee 6/21/2006 Mr. Sterrett has been appointed to serve a three-year term on the Family Law Specialty Committee of the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization. This committee is responsible for exam p... Read More
Tate Sterrett Conducts CLE 6/1/2006 Tate Sterrett conducted a presentation titled Drafting Premarital Agreements, which was sponsored by the Family Law Section of the Mecklenburg County Bar, Friday, June 23, 2006. Mr. Sterret... Read More
Cannon to Instruct New Lawyers during the NC Bar Practical Skills Course 6/1/2006 Cary, North Carolina. Thomas R. Cannon, a certified family law specialist with Horack Talley, will conduct the family law portion of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Practical Skills Course for ne... Read More
Aging Condos Could Be Target for Redevelopment 4/28/2006 Large assessments for repairs could prompt decision for bulldozing in hot areas Charlotte Business Journal April 28, 2006 by Bill Hamel What happens when ol... Read More
Horack Talley Attorneys Named "Super Lawyers" 2/1/2006 CHARLOTTE - Horack Talley announced that seven attorneys from the firm have been named North Carolina Super Lawyers for 2006. North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine is annually published by ... Read More
Robert S. Blair, Jr. Named Co-Chair of Mecklenburg County Family Law Section 1/12/2006 CHARLOTTE - Robert. S. Blair, Jr. has been named co-chair of the Mecklenburg Family Law Section of the Mecklenburg County Bar. He is a member of the Family Law Section of both the Mecklenbu... Read More
Female Lawyers Advance (sorta) In promoting women to partner, Charlotte firms not quite last. 11/23/2005 The Charlotte Observer MIKE DRUMMOND Charlotte continues to rank low when it comes to promoting women lawyers to partner, according to a national legal association. The good... Read More
Space Wars 11/11/2005 Builders in Charlotte, NC, feud with the city and a neighborhood group over how much open space is required for a teardown. Builder Magazine By Steve Zurier HOME BUILDERS WO... Read More
Homeowner Associations Can Provide Benefits 8/5/2005 Charlotte Business Journal By: Michael Hunter, Horack Talley Pharr & Lowndes Do you have a neighbor who runs an auto-repair business out of his driveway, leaving junked cars scattered ... Read More
Comendation Ruling By Court Not Entirely Bad 7/15/2005 Charlotte Business Journal VIEW POINT - EDITORIAL by Stephen L. Smith, Horack, Talley, Pharr & Lowndes You've likely heard about the recent US Supreme Court decision that ex... Read More
Money Talks: Alls Well That Ends Well-Divorce Options to Work Things Out. 6/1/2005 Today's Charlotte Woman By Andrea Cooper You and your husband want a divorce, but you don't want a knock-down drag-out brawl. If you want to end your marriage and remain cordial, there... Read More
Real Estate Tacks: Planning Sails You Through The Legal Maze 5/1/2005 Business North Carolina May 2005 With President George W. Bush back in the White House, and Republicans holding a majority in the House and senate, are the days of estate tax numbered?... Read More