By Paul Cox The United States Supreme Court issued an order in April adopting new amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Under the Court’s Order, these rules take effect today, December 1, 2015, and “shall govern in all proceedings in civil cases thereafter commenced and, insofar as just and […]
Christopher W. Jackson Ellis & Winters lawyer Chris Jackson has been appointed to the Litigation Section Council of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA). The Litigation Section takes the lead in addressing changes in the rules of civil procedure, the ethics rules, and other statutes affecting civil litigation. The section sponsors CLE programs and […]
On November 6, 2015, Ellis & Winters partner Paul Sun will present during two programs at a CLE hosted by the Federal Bar Association for the Eastern District of North Carolina (FBA EDNC). Mr. Sun’s first presentation will provide an introduction to federal practice in the EDNC for attorneys and paralegals who […]
U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® has named Ellis & Winters LLP to its 2016 “Best Law Firms®” list. Following a rigorous evaluation involving clients, highly-skilled lawyers and firm representatives, U.S. News Media Group awarded Ellis & Winters Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings in 11 practice areas across the state. Rankings […]