Atty. Bernard Richards, Jr.
Bernard Richards, Jr. holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and History from The University of Georgia (1989) and a Juris Doctorate Degree from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University (1993). He is certified by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Real Property - Residential, Business, Commercial and Industrial Transactions and has been so certified continuously since 2006.
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Bernard Richards, Jr. is an Associate based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Pendergrass Law Firm, PLLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on real estate and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1993). Educated at Campbell University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Georgia (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association (Member, Real Property Law Section) North Carolina Land Title Association. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Bernard Richards, Jr. holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and History from The University of Georgia (1989) and a Juris Doctorate Degree from the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law at Campbell University (1993)
- He is certified by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization as a Specialist in Real Property - Residential, Business, Commercial and Industrial Transactions and has been so certified continuously since 2006
- Rick has 22 years of experience in real property law including 6 years (1995-2001) as in-house counsel for a prominent, regional title insurance underwriter headquartered in North Carolina
- As in-house counsel, he underwrote title insurance risks on a daily basis, compiled new and revised existing title underwriting manuals for company-wide use, authored several articles regarding real property issues which were published by the company as well as by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, and was a frequent speaker at continuing legal education seminars
- Rick continues to lecture at continuing legal education seminars involving real property issues in North Carolina and is a member of the Real Property Section of the North Carolina Bar Association and the Attorney Section of the North Carolina Land Title Association
- He works daily with title insurance underwriters, lenders, businesses, and individuals examining land titles, analyzing and drafting legal documents to close transactions and to resolve various disputes involving real property
- Certified Legal Specialties Board Certified Specialist in Real Property Law: Residential Transactions and Real Property Law: Business, Commercial and Industrial Transactions, North Carolina State Board Of Legal Specialization Professional Associations And Memberships North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association, Member, Real Property Law Section North Carolina Land Title Association
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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