Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/28/2014 -- Kirk Kirk Howell Cutler & Thomas, understands the importance of having a felony conviction expunged from your record in North Carolina. In 2011, when Chapter 15A-145.4 was enacted, felonies were first able to be expunged from criminal records. Though restrictive in the timeframe for expungement, the law provides many individuals with a second chance after a felony conviction in NC that in the past was impossible.

Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas is a Raleigh criminal law firm that offers a variety of legal services. Their attorneys are experienced, both in and out of the courtroom, providing skilled and powerful legal representation to all clients.

The Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas law firm offers advice and services for criminal record expungement in NC. They are able to answer questions about the set-up process, including questions like, "Am I eligible to have my record expunged?", and work through overwhelming details of the statutes that allow for record expungement. The firm is experienced in removing felony convictions and restoring gun rights of individuals throughout North Carolina.

To learn more about having your criminal record expunged in North Carolina, please visit http://www.kirkkirklaw.com/practice-areas/criminal-law.

About Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas
Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas is an established law firm, practicing land condemnation, criminal, personal injury, and family law. They have two North Carolina law offices, in Raleigh and Wendell. To learn more about their attorneys, and practice areas, or to request a case review, please visit http://www.kirkkirklaw.com.

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Wendell, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/12/2014 -- Think you know all about estate planning law in North Carolina? Did you know that guardianship also falls under the estate planning legal umbrella, in addition to last will and testaments, durable power of attorneys, and living wills. Kirk Kirk Howell Cutler & Thomas, a Raleigh estate planning law firm, helps clients understand guardianship in North Carolina.

Guardianship is defined as a legal relationship in which a person or agency, the guardian, is appointed by the court to act on behalf of and make decisions for another person, the ward, on matters relating to the ward's personal and financial affairs. This is usually due to the ward being unable to communicate or make decisions regarding their person or property, or they do not have the capacity to manage their personal or financial affairs.

While each guardianship case is different, Kirk Kirk Howell Cutler & Thomas says there are two common occurrences involving guardianship – an adult child needing to help their elderly parent make healthcare and residential decisions, and a parent needing to keep making decisions for their adult child who has special needs.

Guardianship proceedings all begin by filing a petition with the Special Proceedings Division in Superior Court, where the Clerk of Superior Court is the judge in guardianship proceedings. Once the petition is filed, a hearing is set and an attorney appointed, a Guardian Ad Litem, to represent the respondent.

Once the Clerk of Superior Court has heard from all interested parties, a decision has to be made on whether the respondent needs a guardian and who is the best person/agency to be the guardian. There are three different options: a guardian of the person, a guardian of the estate, or a general guardian. The level of incompetency and whether there is an estate or not helps determine which guardian is necessary.

Kirk Kirk Howell Cutler & Thomas has the experience needed to help North Carolina residents with their guardianship case, with one of their attorneys serving as a Guardian Ad Litem in Wake County since 2008. To learn more about general estate planning and guardianship, please visit http://www.kirkkirklaw.com/legal-resources/guardianship-in-north-carolina

About Kirk Kirk Howell Cutler & Thomas
Kirk Kirk Howell Cutler & Thomas is a Raleigh-based law firm specializing in family, criminal, and business law, in addition to eminent domain and land condemnation. Their attorneys are experienced and well-versed in North Carolina law, using their knowledge, integrity and commitment to protect the rights of their clients. To learn more about their legal practice or to request a case review, visit kirkkirklaw.com.

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Wendell, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/14/2014 -- Will and testament planning is important, especially if there are minor children involved. Raleigh family law firm, Kirk Kirk Howell Cutler & Thomas, understands the importance of having a last will and testament, and offers consultations and advice to Raleigh and Wendell families.

Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas is a Raleigh-based law firm that offers a variety of legal services. Their attorneys are experienced, both in and out of the courtroom, providing skilled and powerful legal representation to all clients.

A last will and testament is an important document, especially for those with minor children. The Raleigh legal team explains that by having a last will and testament, parents can name a guardian for their children, preventing nasty custody battles should the parents pass away.

The Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas law firm offers estate and will planning to Raleigh spouses and families. They are able to answer questions about the set-up process, including questions like, "What if you are married with two children... doesn't your spouse automatically inherit everything?", or "Can my spouse leave me out of the will?"

To learn more about estate planning services, including the preparation of wills and trusts, please visit http://www.kirkkirklaw.com/practice-areas/wills-states.

About Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas
Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas is an established law firm, practicing land condemnation, criminal, personal injury, and family law. They have two North Carolina law offices, in Raleigh and Wendell. To learn more about their attorneys, and practice areas, or to request a case review, please visit http://www.kirkkirklaw.com.

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Wendell, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 12/11/2013 -- Dealing with construction is never fun, especially when it causes chaos with your morning and afternoon commute. Raleigh eminent domain law firm, Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas, sheds some light on the upcoming construction updates, specifically the Goldsboro Bypass.

Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas are a land condemnation (eminent domain) law firm, who have represented both individual landowners and families whose land has been taken for construction since 2006.

Highway 70 is highly traveled, with many people using it weekly, if not daily. As a primary east-west corridor for eastern North Carolina, Highway 70 connects Raleigh, Smithfield, Goldsboro, Kinston, Havelock and Morehead City.

Lately, questions have arisen surrounding the construction taking place on the Highway 70 Goldsboro Bypass. Land acquisition and construction of the bypass took place in three different phases, with the final phase to be completed soon. Completion of the bypass would open the four lane, 20.6 mile freeway, which will start near Highway 581 and connect back to Old Highway 70 near LaGrange.

In addition to the Goldsboro bypass, there are two other scheduled bypasses for construction. The Kinston bypass is scheduled to begin in 2020 and the Havelock bypass is scheduled to begin in 2014. Once all the bypasses are complete, traveling on Highway 70 from Raleigh to Morehead City will be more convenient.

To learn more about land condemnation or to speak to an eminent domain attorney, please visit http://www.kirkkirklaw.com.

About Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas
Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas is a law firm with offices in Raleigh and Wendell, NC. Their legal team diligently serves clients in a wide range of practice areas including Land Condemnation (Eminent Domain), Business Litigation, Medical Negligence, NC Workers' Compensation, and Family and Divorce Law. Request a legal consultation by visiting http://www.kirkkirklaw.com.

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Wendell, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/12/2013 -- Most people think that if you fall in a store, the store is then liable for the medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and permanent injury associated with the fall. However, that might not be the case. Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas, a personal injury law firm in Raleigh, offers advice on the basic elements of a "premise liability case" also known as "slip and fall cases."

Personal injury law refers to injury to the body, mind or emotions. While the most common type of personal injury claims are traffic accidents, slip and fall cases are also considered personal injury.

Slip and fall cases are not as easy as they seem. They require appropriate documentation and proof of the four basic elements. In order to successfully make a claim, there must be evidence that a dangerous condition existed on the premise, that the condition should have been made known to the manager, that the owner failed to correct the condition and that an injury resulted from the condition.

Should an individual choose to make a claim on their own, the store may offer to pay for the medical bills. However, that does mean the store is at fault, and is not admissible or proof that they are at fault. Stores typically carry medical payment insurance policies that will pay regardless of fault, they just do not pay for the other consequences of the injury.

Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas is well versed in personal injury law and has successfully obtained numerous large jury verdicts for clients in Raleigh and Wendell.

Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler, & Thomas recommends consulting with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the incident in order to protect those involved and the case.

To learn more about slip and fall cases or personal injury law, visit http://www.KirkKirkLaw.com/practice-areas/personal-injury

About Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas
Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas provide legal services in Raleigh and Wendell, NC. Their legal team diligently serves clients in a wide range of practice areas including land condemnation (eminent domain), business litigation, personal injury, and family and divorce law. Schedule a legal consultation today by visiting http://www.KirkKirkLaw.com/.

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Wendell, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/03/2013 -- Late summer through early fall is deer hunting season in North Carolina. A popular sport among hunters, it can sometime mean trouble with the law. The lawyers at Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas want to advise hunters of their rights and defenses when it comes to wildlife violations.

Typically in North Carolina, pleading guilty to a wildlife violation results in a fine and court costs. Additionally, most wildlife violations cause a revocation of a hunter's hunting or fishing license for a period of one year.

It is advisable to never plead guilty to a wildlife violation without first consulting with a North Carolina attorney. Attorney Philip Kirk is a lifetime sportsman and hunter and has 29 years of experience defending clients charged with an array of wildlife violations in Raleigh and across North Carolina. "I understand how devastating it could be to lose your privilege to hunt or fish, or to lose a firearm," says Philip.

About Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas
Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas is a law firm with offices in Raleigh and Wendell, NC. Their legal team diligently serves clients in a wide range of practice areas including State and Federal Civil and Criminal Trials, Land Condemnation (Eminent Domain), Business Litigation, Medical Negligence, NC Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury, Family and Divorce Law. Learn more at http://www.kirkkirklaw.com/

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Wendell, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/16/2013 -- Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas, LLP, a legal team comprised with decades of courtroom experience, announces its newly redesigned responsive website.

As usage of mobile devices increases, so does the need for responsive capabilities. The Wendell law office recognized that more people are browsing the web through mobile devices, and optimized their site to ensure that it was accessible on any device. This led to the creation of the new WordPress built website. WordPress was chosen because of its user-friendly content management system and attractive front-end. The new Wendell law office website is designed for streamlined navigation. The site's homepage, company information, legal services, blog and contact information are easy to use. The new contact form proves particularly useful as it helps generate quality leads. The updated "Contact Form" and "Request Case Review" save time and simplify the administrative processes. The improved user experience also helps to bring in new business.

Though the website has launched, the internet marketing for the new law firm website has just begun. And although the sleek website is completed, the firm still continues to make improvements on the site. "A website is always a work of progress, and ours is getting better everyday," Joseph Howell, lead NC Land Condemnation Attorney said. TheeDesign Studio, the web development agency that produced the website, taught the Wendell law office simple ways to update content their own content to continue their evolution. Visit http://www.kirkkirklaw.com/ for more information or to request a case review. For more information or to speak with a lawyer you can call the Wendell Law Office at 919-365-6000.

About Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas
The Law Firm of Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas is an enduring legal team built to rise above expectations and protect the rights of its clients. Every partner of Kirk, Kirk, Howell, Cutler & Thomas is an exceptional lawyer and a proud member of the community. Clients can feel both confident and at ease when working with members of the firm. Contact us at http://www.kirkkirklaw.com/ if you have more questions.

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