FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
We handle a wide variety of cases, including personal injury, corporate law, family law, estate planning, criminal defense, and civil law.
Our personal injury practice includes cases such as car accidents, animal bites and attacks, defective products, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, bike accidents, workplace accidents, slip and fall accidents, construction accidents, professional malpractice, and wrongful death.
In our corporate law practice, we help clients with incorporation and other business matters.
Our family law practice includes cases such as legal separation and divorce, child custody and child support, collections, child abuse and neglect, special education, offenses against family, paternity, visitation rights, alimony, and marital property division, termination of parental rights, and prenuptial agreements.
Estate planning is another important area of law that we focus on. We can help you plan for your future and protect your assets.
We also have a strong criminal defense practice, handling cases such as domestic violence, alcohol-related offenses, battery and assault, burglary, drug offenses, forgery, identity theft, vandalism, larceny, solicitation, money laundering, motor vehicle theft, disorderly conduct, and stalking.
In our civil law practice, we handle cases such as intentional torts, defamation/slander/libel, and landlord-tenant law.
Again, this depends on the specifics of your case. Some factors that will affect the amount you can expect to receive from an injury claim include the severity of your injuries, whether you were partially at fault for the accident, whether you have medical insurance, and whether you missed time from work as a result of your injuries.
The intricacies of landlord-tenant law can be complex. If you are a landlord who is looking to evict a tenant, it is best to consult with an attorney to ensure that you are following the proper procedures. This way, you can avoid any legal complications down the road.
There are several grounds for divorce in North Carolina, including separation for one year, incurable insanity, and adultery. Each case is unique, so it is important to speak with an attorney to determine which grounds may apply in your situation.
Mr. Maxwell is a managing partner at Maxwell & Price, LLP. He has been practicing law for over 10 years and has experience in a wide range of legal areas, including civil litigation, criminal defense, family law, and more. Mr. Maxwell is a member of the American Bar Association and Phi Alpha Delta.
Each case is different, so it is difficult to give an estimate of the cost of our services without knowing the specifics of your case. That said, we do offer flexible payment plans to our clients.
If you have been arrested, the first thing you should do is call a lawyer. We can help you understand the charges against you and what your options are.
A restraining order is a court order that requires one person to stay away from another person. Restraining orders can be issued for different reasons, such as domestic violence, stalking, or harassment.
If you are considering filing for a restraining order, or if you have been served with one, it is important to speak to an attorney to ensure that you are taking the appropriate steps.
A criminal record does not automatically disqualify a parent from getting custody of their child. However, it is important to note that the court will take into consideration the nature of the offense when making a determination about custody.
The time it takes to resolve a case depends on several factors, such as the severity of the offense, whether the defendant is contesting the charges, and whether the victim is cooperating with the prosecution. In general, however, our firm strives to resolve cases as quickly and efficiently as possible.