Lacking Bedside Manner, Hospital Debt Collectors Squeeze Patients

On April 25, 2012, in Attorney Cory Reiss, General, by Attorney Cory Reiss

Blog Written by S&W Attorney Cory Reiss: When you stumble into the emergency room, you want the hospital focused on your health instead of its own bottom line. But a new trend in hospitals suggests a dangerous turn for the health-care industry.  Hospitals are outsourcing management of their “revenue cycles” to debt collectors embedded among [...]

The April Edition of the Shipman & Wright Quarterly Newsletter is Now Released!

On April 20, 2012, in Firm News, by S&W Blog Admin

The April Edition of the S&W Quarterly Newsletter is now released.  Please click here to read and/or download the newsletter or sign up to receive our e-newsletter by email each quarter.  Thanks for reading!

Aggressive Bank Collection Practices are not good for business

On April 11, 2012, in Attorney Matt Buckmiller, Business, Economy, by Attorney Matthew Buckmiller

Blog Written by Attorney Matt Buckmiller Over the last few years, this firm has substantial experience assisting developers in lender liability claims and loan modifications with various banks.  A few banks are actually pretty easy and reasonable to work with and understand that the economy is in a state of rescession that most of us [...]

Dodd-Frank and its effect on Small Business Lending

On April 10, 2012, in Attorney Gary K. Shipman, Economy, Government, News, by Attorney Gary K. Shipman

Blog Written by Attorney Gary K. Shipman: On July 21, 2011, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act became law, and imposed new regulations on mortgage lenders. As if small business’ access to credit wasn’t bad enough, commercial lenders are predicting that other regulations, specifically Section 1071 of Dodd-Frank, will bring lending to [...]

S&W Attorney Aileen Wu Viorel Talks about Protecting Commercial Real Estate Brokers

On April 9, 2012, in Attorney Aileen Viorel, Government, Real Estate, Video Blog Series, by Attorney Aileen Wu Viorel

Shipman & Wright Attorney Aileen Viorel talks about the new commercial real estate broker lien act passed last year by the NC legislature in our latest Video Blog Series episode.  North Carolina joined about 30 other states by passing this act to protect the rights and commissions of the real estate brokers for commercial property.  Watch the [...]

Regulatory Authority Over Wetlands – It’s Different Than What Both You and the Government May Think

On April 3, 2012, in Attorney Gary K. Shipman, Government, by Attorney Gary K. Shipman

Blog Written by Attorney Gary K. Shipman: Prior to 1996, State regulation of activities in wetlands areas was very limited.  Wetlands protection under state regulation is principally through section 401 of the Federal Clean Water Act.  This section requires that “[a]ny applicant for a Federal license or permit to conduct any activity . . . which may [...]

7 Excuses: Why people don’t file taxes?

On March 27, 2012, in Attorney Gregory M. Katzman, Tax, by Attorney Gregory Katzman

Blog Written by Attorney Greg Katzman: April’s tax deadline is rapidly approaching.  It is time to file, but many people find reasons not to. According to CNN reports an estimated ten (10) million people were expected to file their tax returns late. People have countless reasons and excuses for filing late or not filing at [...]

Foreclosures and Short-Sales may cost Property owners even more in 2013

On March 26, 2012, in Attorney Gregory M. Katzman, Real Estate, Tax, by Attorney Gregory Katzman

Blog Written by Attorney Greg Katzman: Uncle Sam has set a deadline for relief of a short sale or foreclosure without tax consequences on their primary, and in some cases secondary, residences. Generally speaking cancelled debt refers to any money you have borrowed from a lender that you do not have to repay because the [...]

Gary Shipman Talks about Shipman & Wright’s New Office Location Opening in Raleigh, NC

On March 14, 2012, in Attorney Gary K. Shipman, Firm News, Video Blog Series, by S&W Blog Admin

Shipman & Wright is expanding to Raleigh!  Watch our latest Shipman & Wright Blog Series Video with Gary Shipman about our expansion to Raleigh and how we will be able to better serve you.

Shipman & Wright Attorney Matthew Buckmiller Named to the National Trial Lawyers Association: Top 40 Under 40 for 2012!

On March 2, 2012, in Attorney Matt Buckmiller, Firm News, S&W In the News, by S&W Blog Admin

Congrats to Shipman & Wright Attorney Matthew Buckmiller for being named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40!  There are only 40 attorneys per state per year to be named into this group and we are proud that Matt has been honored with this award.  To learn more about this award or check [...]