THAT’S A LAWSUIT WAITIN’ TO HAPPEN! By: Lamar Armstrong, III Dear Humans, We sometimes see our fellow humans doing some – shall we say – head-scratching things.  Sometimes worthy of a “Darwin Award”.  Other times simply worthy of the observation “that’s a lawsuit waitin’ to happen!”. Enter this column. The"..."

THAT’S A LAWSUIT WAITIN’ TO HAPPEN! By: Lamar Armstrong, III Dear Humans, We sometimes see our fellow humans doing some – shall we say – head-scratching things.  Sometimes worthy of a “Darwin Award”.  Other times simply worthy of the observation “that’s a lawsuit waitin’ to happen!”. Enter this column. The"..."

“Yes”, you can represent yourself individually. If you represent only yourself and do not represent another person or entity, you can litigate to your heart’s content. You can sign and file documents in court. You can stand up in court and argue your case to a judge or jury. This"..."

Dear “Lovers of the Law”, this article visits topics of legal interest. It is not legal advice, which we cannot provide without more information specific to your situation.    When is an employer’s firing of an employee wrongful? We first must exclude public employees working for government.  They have certain"..."

The 2017 Smithfield Ham & Yam Festival is almost here. The event takes place in downtown Smithfield on Saturday, May 6. The Ham & Yam Festival offers a little bit of everything, including vendors with a wide range of food and crafts as well as music, a barbecue competition, 5K"..."

Property disputes can lead to intense feuds between neighbors. Those feuds can, in turn, lead to protracted – and potentially costly – legal battles. If you find yourself in a property dispute in Eastern North Carolina, you should explore ways to avoid litigation and resolve the matter as amicably as"..."

The start of a new year brings new opportunities. If you own a business in Eastern North Carolina, you should prepare now for the opportunities which 2017 may bring to you. Here are four ways to start the new year on the right foot: 1. Stay updated on economic trends"..."

During this holiday season, we hope that you get the chance to get out and about in Smithfield and the surrounding eastern North Carolina area and take advantage of all that our area has to offer. At Armstrong Law Firm, P.A., we enjoy this time of year as much as"..."

For divorced parents, the hardest times of the year are often during the holidays. For certain holidays – like the fast approaching Father’s Day on June 19 – how the holiday can be made a joyous occasion might seem elusive. This is especially true for parents who are not on"..."

Congratulations to Lamar Armstrong, Jr., who was recently selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2016 in the field of Insurance Law! Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers lists"..."