NORTH CAROLINA LEGAL RESOURCES
North Carolina Department of Justice – Attorney General Josh Stein is the head of the North Carolina Department of Justice.
Supreme Court of North Carolina – The Supreme Court of North Carolina is the state’s highest court, and there is no further appeal in the state from their decisions. This court has a chief justice and six associate justices who sit together as a panel in Raleigh.
North Carolina State Bar Association – The North Carolina State Bar is the state agency responsible for regulating the practice of law in North Carolina.
North Carolina General Assembly – Use this website to track state bills, find and communicate with your State House and Senate representatives, and follow chamber activity, meetings, and issues before the General Assembly.
North Carolina Division of Employment Security – The Division of Employment Security is a part of the North Carolina Department of Commerce, ensuring that the working rights of all of North Carolina’s citizens are upheld and protected.
North Carolina Industrial Commission – The Industrial Commission strives to effectively and fairly administer the Workers’ Compensation Act and Tort Claims Act for the State of North Carolina and its citizens.
SOUTH CAROLINA LEGAL RESOURCES
South Carolina Department of Justice – Attorney General Adair Ford Boroughs is the head of the South Carolina Department of Justice.
Supreme Court of South Carolina – The Supreme Court is the highest court in South Carolina. The Court is composed of a Chief Justice and four Associate Justices who are elected to ten-year terms by the General Assembly. The terms of the justices are staggered and a justice may be reelected to any number of terms.
South Carolina State Bar Association – The South Carolina Bar was established by the Supreme Court of South Carolina (SC Appellate Court Rule 410). Its mission is to uphold the integrity and honor of the legal profession, advance the science of jurisprudence, promote high-quality legal education and services to the public, and continually improve the administration of justice throughout the Palmetto State.
South Carolina General Assembly – The legislative power of the State of South Carolina is vested in a bicameral General Assembly comprised of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate consists of 46 members who are elected from single-member districts of approximately 87,200 citizens. Senators must be citizens of the United States and the State of South Carolina, at least 25 years old at the time of their election, and residents of the district in which they are elected. Senators serve four-year terms. The political make up of the current Senate is 30 Republicans, 14 Democrats, and 1 Independent with 1 vacancy.
South Carolina Division of Employment Security – The S.C. Department of Employment and Workforce is here to help you move from unemployment to reemployment. Our goal is to match job seekers with employers quickly, efficiently, and effectively. From unemployment insurance benefits to personalized reemployment services, our agency provides robust services to support South Carolina’s labor force and economic development.
South Carolina Industrial Commission – Welcome to the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission’s website. We hope you find the format easy to use and the information you need. Please use the inquiries/comments form if you have any suggestions or comments about how we can better serve you.
National Legal Resources
American Law Sources Online (ALSO) – Provides a comprehensive, uniform, and useful compilation of links to freely accessible online sources of law for the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Also contains sources of commentary and practice aids that are available at little or no charge.
National Consumer Law Center – The nonprofit National Consumer Law Center has used its expertise in consumer law and energy policy to work for consumer justice and economic security for low-income and other disadvantaged people in the US since 1969.
National Legal Resource Center – The National Legal Resource Center Reader is a collaborative effort developed by the United States Administration on Aging.
National Legal Aid and Defender Association – The NLADA provides resources to the public defense community through support, training, and professional development.
National Wrongful Death Laws by State – Wrongful death claims are brought on behalf of the Estate of a person whose death was caused by an underlying legal event such as negligence, accident, product failure, or medical malpractice.
Identity Theft Attorneys – Identity theft can be overwhelming. Identity theft occurs when someone uses your personal identifying information, such as your name, social security number, date of birth, or credit card number, without your permission, to commit fraud or other crimes. Your identity may have been stolen by a family member, by a complete stranger, or as part of a data breach. Many times, you may not even know exactly who stole your identity, but you may realize that you are the victim of identity theft only after seeing that your credit reports show that “someone” has opened items that are “not yours.” You may only realize you are the victim of identity theft after receiving credit cards that you did not apply for or receive calls from a collection agency for an unknown account.
Technical Advisory Service for Attorneys -TASA delivers timesaving, targeted referrals to quality expert witnesses in all fields and all locations, for plaintiff or defense. Our experienced referral advisors work with you to pinpoint your specific expert witness criteria and connect you with expert witnesses who are available to discuss your case.
International Legal Resources
United Nations International Law – The home of the United Nations International Law page. Learn more about related UN bodies, thematic areas, UN offices, news, tools, and plenty of other international resources.
International Bankruptcy Resource – Comprehensive and definitive resource for restructuring professionals. Bankrupt.com has been helping people in debt crisis for over 20 years.
Global Legal Information Network – The Global Legal Information Network is a database of the official texts of laws and other complementary legal materials from a growing number of jurisdictions throughout the world, compiled by the United States Library of Congress.
ICCLRÂ – The International Centre for Criminal Law Reform promotes the rule of law, democracy, human rights, and good governance in criminal law and the administration of criminal justice on a domestic, regional, and global scale.
Criminal Defense Legal Resources
National Crime Prevention Council – The NCPC’s mission is to be the nationwide leader in helping people keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe from criminal activity.
Drug Crime Prevention – Preventing drug use and drug crimes before they begin is the most cost-effective approach to solving drug-related problems and promoting safe and healthy communities.
Shoplifting Prevention Methods and Statistics – Shoplifting is a major crime that costs companies billions of dollars each year. This expensive addiction affects nearly 1 in 11 people (both children and adults) daily all over the world. Common items stolen range from groceries to high-end electronics that can be stolen in a variety of different ways.
Safety and Injury Prevention Resources
Preventing Accidents for the Elderly When Driving in the Winter –Â Driving becomes more difficult throughout the winter season. Wet, slick roads can quickly freeze when temperatures drop, causing roads to become icy and dangerous. By taking certain precautions and being mindful of the roads, we can safely navigate the roads this winter
American Trauma Society – The American Trauma Society is committed to eliminating the occurrences of needless death and disability from traumatic injuries.
National Association of Injury Prevention – The Center for Disease Control Foundation forges effective partnerships between the CDC and other organizations to fight threats to health and safety.
Preventing Electricity Injuries – Electronic devices are a necessity in everyday life, but if not used properly, they can cause safety issues. Use your electronics safely with these tips to prevent physical damage or fires in your home
Preventing Heavy Lifting Injuries – If you’re moving, you’ve probably got a lot of big boxes and other heavy objects in the lift. Learn about how to be safe while moving and how to prevent injury to yourself and to others.
Preventing Furniture Injuries to Children – On a daily basis, many people don’t consider their furniture to be a threat to their children. And yet, every day, a child is harmed by a piece of furniture. Televisions are the most common cause of furniture tipping injuries, causing traumatic brain injuries or abdominal trauma.
Birth Injury Resources – Birth injuries can take on many forms and vary in severity. Please understand that a birth injury is different than a birth defect. While a birth defect is generally caused by a genetic condition or toxic exposure inside the womb, birth injuries are generally caused by poor prenatal care, the birth process or deficient post-birth care. Therefore, birth injuries can be caused by negligence.
When Should I Call an Attorney? – In all cases, if you want to protect your rights call an attorney. Flager & Associates, PC is an experienced personal injury law firm in Pennsylvania that can help.
Are Charter Buses Safe? – Charter buses are an extremely safe way of traveling. From school trips to special events, group tours, and sporting and corporate events, hiring a coach bus to transport your group is a great, safe way of getting from one place to the next. Via Trailways has been a trusted name in the motor coach industry since 1982.
Other Law Firms Throughout the Country
Kerr Robichaux & Carroll focuses on obtaining benefits for the people of Portland and the Greater Northwest. Our lawyers take on cases at every stage of the process and fight for the benefits you deserve. We don’t charge a retainer and work on a contingency basis. You only pay us if we win your case, and you receive back pay.
HRMM&L– The lawyers and professional staff at Hamburg, Rubin, Mullin, Maxwell & Lupin are all focused on the result you hope to achieve. Because of our single-mindedness, businesses, developers, local governments, and individuals in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Delaware, Chester, Lehigh, and Berks Counties, and other communities in eastern Pennsylvania turn to HRMM&L every day for help with their most important legal problem.
Construction Accident Attorneys Philadelphia– Saltz Mongeluzzi Barrett & Bendesky, PC, is one of the nation’s leading personal injury law firms. Its attorneys have secured some of the largest verdicts and settlements in the history of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. It is widely regarded as the best law firm in the United States representing construction workers who have been injured or killed.
The Disability Attorneys of Michigan– Our firm features a team of highly skilled attorneys and case managers focused on one thing – helping disabled people in Michigan obtain the benefits they deserve. When an entire law firm dedicates itself to practicing one type of law they do it better. We know disability. We know the ins and outs of filing a claim, filing appeals, and appearing in court. We also know the devastation that can occur when benefits are wrongfully denied, and that makes us fight harder.
At Begley, Carlin & Mandio, LLP, we understand that. Our attorneys are committed to providing no-nonsense, results-oriented legal representation. Whether you have been injured in an auto accident and need personal injury compensation, are going through a divorce, have been charged with a crime or have any other legal obstacle to overcome, we will help you overcome it. Our lawyers will work closely with you to zero in on your objective. We will educate you about the law and your options. We will recommend the most effective path toward your desired outcome, and then we will move forward with your goal in our sights.
Morris James Personal Injury Attorneys in Delaware – Our mediators and arbitrators have the breadth of experience to assist clients in the alternative resolution of a broad range of disputes, as well as the knowledge to recommend the most effective strategies during all stages of arbitration and negotiation. We counsel litigators through settlement negotiations related to automobile accidents, premises liability, product liability, professional negligence, construction, and sexual harassment.
Philadelphia Workers Compensation Lawyers – Martin Law is one of the largest law firms in Pennsylvania in which all partners are certified in Workers’ Compensation Law, and our attorneys have co-authored multiple editions of Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Practice and Procedure, relied upon as the gold standard for those who practice in this area of the law.
Kessler Topaz Meltzer Check – At Kessler Topaz Meltzer Check, all of our work is driven by a common goal: to protect investors, consumers, employees, and others from fraud, abuse, misconduct, and negligence by businesses and fiduciaries. We represent investors and classes worldwide and are particularly known for our work on behalf of institutional investors. At the end of the day, we have succeeded if the bad guys pay up, and if you recover your assets.
Goss Law Firm – At the Goss Law Firm, we understand how serious accidents can cause severe physical, emotional, and financial strain. We are here to listen and provide caring advice and legal guidance to help you obtain the benefits you deserve, so you can move forward.Â
Patent Litigation – No matter what your intellectual property case may entail, the Block45 Legal team is equipped with the expertise needed to navigate your challenges. Our extensive experience includes trying various matters, from patent and trademark filings to forming, expanding, or protecting a business entity. Regardless of your business or case’s size, we are committed to developing a strategy that meets your business goals and achieves the results you desire.