Experienced North Carolina Attorneys
At Bagwell Holt Smith P.A. we have an established history of representing clients in important family, business, real estate and injury matters. Contact our law firm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for information about any of our practice areas and how we can help you.
REAL ESTATE
Residential real estate - We represent home buyers, home sellers, builders, investors and developers, providing closing and settlement services, real property dispute resolution and like-kind exchanges. We ensure that your loan is in compliance with the new RESPA requirements.
Commercial real estate - We represent builders, developers, commercial landlords and others with issues including land acquisition, commercial leasing, zoning and land use.
Property management - The services we provide to community associations and homeowner associations, landlords and investment property owners include the drafting of leases, restrictive covenants and bylaws. We assist with the formation of homeowners' associations and the collection of assessments and homeowners' dues. We also assist management companies who need to collect on unpaid assessments and homeowners' fees, by filing liens, and pursuing foreclosure and other legal remedies.
PERSONAL INJURY AND WRONGFUL DEATH
Personal injury - Our firm pursues fair compensation for injured people, which extends to recovering for injuries, medical bills and lost wages. We also provide vigorous representation in disputes over workers' compensation.
Wrongful death - If you have lost a family member in a fatal car or work-related accident, we will handle your claim with the compassion and sensitivity you deserve. You may be entitled to compensation for funeral expenses, medical bills, past and future lost wages, loss of services, and loss of consortium.
A workers' compensation lawyer from our firm will effectively pursue compensation for work related injuries. If you have been injured at work, you may be entitled to recover for medical treatment, lost wages, permanent disability and disfigurement.
CIVIL LITIGATION AND COLLECTIONS
Civil litigation - Our representation in civil litigation extends throughout our practice areas including business litigation, real estate litigation, personal injury litigation, competency proceedings and incompetency proceedings. We help individuals, real estate developers, injured people and others obtain fair results regarding disputes, injuries and other matters.
Collections - Our firm has over twenty years experience helping people and businesses collect from those who owe them money. We can help with registering out-of-state judgments, as well as obtaining judgments against individuals and businesses in the Raleigh-Durham area and throughout North Carolina.
Our firms offers comprehensive family law representation for our clients dealing with separation, divorce, child custody, child support, spousal support, property distribution, premarital agreements, adoptions and domestic violence.
We represent individuals and families interested in drafting and establishing wills, living trusts, financial powers of attorney, and living wills or healthcare directives. We assist with both competency and incompetency proceedings. Our firm will also provide quality legal services related to probate administration and probate litigation.
BUSINESS LAW
Many important decisions that impact the growth and success of your business are made during the formation stage. We help clients choose the appropriate entity for their business, draft contracts, and review lease agreements.
If you need an attorney to resolve a workers' compensation dispute, family law matter, real estate dispute, or for any other reason, contact Bagwell Holt Smith P.A. for qualified legal representation.
