Attorney: ‘Primary residence irrelevant’ PRINCEVILLE — Does it really matter where the mayor lives? Princeville Town Attorney Charles Watts of Durham responds to a petition for the removal of Princeville Mayor Priscilla Everette-Oates saying that misconceptions on the terms “residence” and “domicile” are at the root of the problem. Read more on The Daily Southerner [...]

Gloves are off in California attorney general campaign Rivals have been accused of inflating resumes, going soft on crime, lying on the ballot and being downright incompetent. “It has been a nasty campaign,” said a veteran strategist. In the final weeks before statewide primary elections, the campaign for attorney general has become a slugfest, with [...]

Confused by scores of yellowpage ads for attorneys? Turned off by lawyer TV ads? Don’t know how to find the right attorney for your accident case? Here are some guidelines, which if followed, should make your search easier and also relieve some anxiety. *Choose an attorney who specializes in personal injury. There are many [...]

Update: State Attorney to review details of fatal shooting at University Club Apartments Tallahassee police are examining evidence collected and statements from the roommate of a man who was found shot to death Wednesday morning at University Club Apartments on Dixie Drive. The roommate said he fatally shot Brett Smith, 24, but that it was [...]

What is the client to do when an attorney withdraws their services from the case? How long do they have to find a replacement? It is a civil case where custody is involved. Plaintiff’s Attorney removed themselves stating it caused her (the attorney) a financial hardship because their client wanted to deal directly with the [...]