By: Brian R. Taylor

In most cases, an injured employee can recover benefits under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act even when the injury occurred due to the employee’s own fault, but what about when the employee’s injury is caused by a blatant disregard of the employer’s established rules or direct orders?  This blog post will discuss potential defenses that may arise from employee misconduct.

By: Bryan L. Cantley

In our last blog post, we discussed the affirmative defense of intoxication under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-12. In this blog post, we will discuss the most effective way for proving intoxication—Motions to Preserve—and helpful practice tips for such Motions.

By: John H. Ruocchio

The North Carolina Worker’s Comp Act has very few outright defenses. However, one of the defenses to compensability is whether a claimant was under the influence of a controlled substance and/or alcohol at the time of the accident. This defense is codified in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 97-12.

By: Holly Stephens

“Can a claimant receive compensation under the Workers Compensation Act for scarring?” This question is one that arises frequently when dealing with workers’ compensation claims in North Carolina. And the answer…well, it depends.

By: Brian Taylor

It is a common occurrence for contracts to contain a provision requiring the parties to submit to binding arbitration in lieu of litigation through the court system. The enforceability of such a provision is often the subject of its own litigation.

By: Rita B. Dorry

Maintaining an active participation for the advancement of women in the legal profession, our female attorneys are leading the way with their dedicated service to the legal community.

By: Bryan L. Cantley

The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently reaffirmed a 1950s Supreme Court decision holding that a woman cohabitating with a married man is not entitled to death benefits under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act.

By: Matthew D. Quinn

Rule 41 can breathe new life into a damaged case, yet there are many hidden pitfalls to taking a voluntary dismissal.

By: Brian Taylor

The safest way to ensure a contract most closely matches the desired intentions of the parties is through memorializing the terms expressly, but just how specific does a contract have to be?

By: Holly Stephens

When considering workers’ compensation coverage in the area of contractors and subcontractors, it is always important to make sure you know what the requirements are under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act.

By: Matthew D. Quinn

Imagine for a moment that you are representing a plaintiff during a jury trial. Imagine further that you are saving your star witness to testify last—perhaps you expect that your star witness will make a huge impression with the jury and will practically ensure a favorable result. After your second-to-last witness leaves the courtroom, you turn your head to the gallery and realize, with shock, that the star witness is… missing.

For sixteen consecutive years, Lewis & Roberts has had one or more of its lawyers selected as a Super Lawyer®. This year, five of our partners were honored by Super Lawyers Magazine for inclusion in the 2021 issue for North Carolina. Super Lawyers® selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.

For fifteen consecutive years Lewis & Roberts has had one or more of its lawyers selected as a Super Lawyer®. This year, four of our partners and one of our associates were honored by Super Lawyers Magazine for inclusion in the 2020 issue for North Carolina. Super Lawyers® selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Jim Roberts was named the Best Lawyers 2020 Bet-the-Company Litigation "Lawyer of the Year" in Raleigh, NC.

Lewis & Roberts extends our congratulations to Jim for receiving this honor!

Five of our attorneys are selected as Super Lawyers®. For fourteen consecutive years Lewis & Roberts has had one or more of its lawyers selected as a Super Lawyer®. This year, four of our partners and one of our associates were honored by Super Lawyers Magazine for inclusion in the 2019's issue for North Carolina. Super Lawyers® selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process.

North Carolina Construction News recently selected Lewis & Roberts as one of the top 10 construction law practices in the state.  We are very proud to receive such an honor, and will continue to serve North Carolina's AEC community with the professionalism and dedication reflected in over 50 combined years of our construction law experience.

Four of our partners are selected as Super Lawyers®. For thirteen consecutive years Lewis & Roberts has had one or more of its lawyers selected as a Super Lawyer®. This year, four of our partners were honored by Super Lawyers Magazine for inclusion in 2018's issue for North Carolina. Super Lawyers® selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process.

Lewis & Roberts is proud to announce our 20th anniversary as a law firm. Lewis & Roberts was founded in 1997 by a group of accomplished trial attorneys from a large Raleigh firm. During the past 20 years we have been recognized as one of the leading law firms in North Carolina focused exclusively on litigation.

Eight of our partners were honored by Super Lawyers Magazine for inclusion in 2017's issue for North Carolina. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.

Seven of our partners were honored by Super Lawyers Magazine in 2016 for North Carolina. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement.