Attorney Chris Shelburn is a local attorney in practice at the Law Office of Christopher W. Shelburn, PLLC in Charlotte, North Carolina. A graduate of the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and the University of South Carolina School of Law in Columbia, South Carolina, he previously worked with the Strom Law Firm in Columbia before starting his own practice in Charlotte. In these articles, he offers insight into complex legal areas such as contract disputes, real estate leases, and personal injury cases.
Preparing For a Deposition in a Personal Injury Case
Clients can’t win a case during the deposition, but they can certainly lose one. That is why it is so important for personal injury attorneys to prepare their clients for depositions by giving them a good idea of what types of questions will most likely be asked.
Handing Contract Disputes
The best way to handle a contract dispute is to hire an attorney and have him or her negotiate. To avoid these disagreements in the first place, be sure to carefully read any contracts before signing on the dotted line in the future.
Tips When Signing a Residential Lease
If you do not understand a certain part of a lease, or if you would prefer to amend a certain portion, then speak with an attorney and find out if he or she can help negotiate with the landlord before agreeing to the terms.
When Can I Break An Apartment Lease?
In the majority of cases, a renter cannot legally break an apartment lease unless the landlord breaks the least first. Just because a renter would like to move to a cheaper apartment does not mean that he has the right to stop paying the rent on his current unit.
Are Party Hosts Responsible If Their Guests Drink and Drive?
Party hosts can be held legally responsible in civil court if a guest at the event later gets in an accident due to drunk driving. However, the plaintiff in the case must be able to prove that the host knowingly over-served the intoxicated guest. If the plaintiff cannot prove that, then it’s unlikely that the party host will be held liable in the case.
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