Practices Practices
• Personal
Injury & Wrongful Death
• Construction Law
• Equestrian Law
• Condemnation Law
• Insurance Law
• Health Care Law
• Residential Real Estate
• Estate Planning & Administration
• Corporate & Business Law
• Commercial Real Estate
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
The lawyers at Stephenson, Stephenson & Gray, LLP have represented clients
in personal injury and wrongful death cases for over 20 years. During
that time they have handled thousands of cases in over 50 counties
throughout North Carolina. They also have substantial experience in
federal court. They have tried multi-million dollar cases to verdict.
Together the lawyers at Stephenson, Stephenson & Gray, LLP bring to
the table substantial experience in the handling and trial of personal
injury and wrongful death cases which is rivaled by few firms in this
state.
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The attorneys at Stephenson, Stephenson & Gray, LLP have a proven record
of representing clients in construction cases ranging from residential
homes to large condominium and town home complexes to commercial and
office buildings. Our clients have included homeowners, general contractors
and sub-contractors of all trades. The litigation includes claims
for defective construction, toxic mold, structural deficiencies, drainage
problems, unfair and deceptive trade practices as well as a host of
other issues.
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The lawyers at Stephenson, Stephenson & Gray, LLP are well qualified
to assist in all matters of equestrian law. Three attorneys in the
firm are horse owners, and one owns a commercial boarding and breeding
facility. The firm includes members of the U. S. Equestrian Federation
and the North Carolina Hunter Jumper Association. They are well versed
in all aspects of both transactional issues and litigation, ranging
from disputes over the purchase of horses to the real estate and contractual
complexities inherent in the equestrian industry.
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If the government or some other entity is attempting to acquire your
property by means of condemnation for roads or other reasons, the
attorneys at Stephenson, Stephenson & Gray, LLP, are well versed in
this area of the law. The law requires that if your land is taken
in this manner you are entitled to be compensated for the fair market
value of the land. Often the government tries to pay the least they
can pay and attempts to unfairly compensate the property owner. The
lawyers at Stephenson, Stephenson & Gray, LLP are willing to protect
your interest.
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With over 20 years experience, the lawyers with Stephenson, Stephenson & Gray, LLP have handled all types of insurance matters ranging from those
simple in nature to those of substantial complexity. Collectively,
they have had the opportunity to represent over 40 insurance companies
as well as individuals involved in insurance disputes.
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The attorneys at Stephenson, Stephenson & Gray, LLP have handled multiple
issues for health care providers ranging from employment matters,
contractual disputes, licensure matters and regulatory issues. We
have represented physicians before the North Carolina Medical Board,
nurses before the North Carolina Board of Nursing, physicians in peer
review matters with hospitals, and health care providers and hospitals
in obtaining certificates of need and with other regulatory issues.
We also have substantial experience in the representation of medical
providers in the Medicare and Medicaid fraud issues and have appealed
cases to the highest levels of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services.
Stephenson, Stephenson & Gray, LLP’s expertise in health care
law comes from its members serving on the staff of North Carolina
Attorney General’s office representing the agencies of the State
of North Carolina which regulate health care, as well as having been
a staff attorney and lobbyist for North Carolina Division of Facility
Services.
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Our highly experienced team of attorneys, paralegals and title examiners
will provide you with the most reliable services available for an
effective home closing or refinance. We will work closely with you,
your mortgage lender, any realtors involved, and the sellers to coordinate
the closing of this transaction. Our firm is approved to do business
with most of the major and local mortgage lenders and real estate
title insurance companies in North Carolina. We also cover the following
counties within North Carolina: Wake, Durham, Orange, Granville, Franklin,
Chatham, Johnston, Wilson and Harnett.
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Estate Planning & Administration
We can assist you with your estate planning whether your estate is
large or small. Additionally, we can advise whether your estate plan
should include trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, health care
powers of attorney, or more complicated estate planning techniques.
In settling your estate or the estate of a loved one, our attorneys
can assist the Executor to whatever degree necessary. Our firm is
committed to providing top quality estate administration services
with an attitude of care, understanding, and respect for your loved
ones.
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Stephenson, Stephenson & Gray, LLP offers a wide range of services in
the corporate and commercial areas. We handle everything from basic
incorporations of small businesses to fairly complex merger and acquisition
matters; from the formation of limited liability companies to a variety
of general business contracts; from creation of employment agreements
and covenants not to compete to regulatory and administrative advice.
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With the vast experience of the attorneys at Stephenson & Stephenson,
we are able to provide you with attorneys that are knowledgeable when
it comes to the ins and outs of a commercial real estate closing.
We are versed in the handling of simple to very complex contract negotiations
that are tailored to protect your rights and concerns, whether you
are the buyer or the seller. A thorough title search will provide
you with the knowledge and understanding of the rules, regulations
and restrictions of the commercial property you are considering purchasing.
Our attorneys have overseen many commercial real estate transactions
and are looking forward to helping you with yours.
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