Employment Law Compliance Lawyer There are several important federal laws regulating employment that every employer should know. For example, there’s the Fair Labor Standards Act, which governs minimum wage and …
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Greensboro lawyer looks into Professor charged with Murder
Our Greensboro lawyer advises that it typically makes for a tough case when you’re found with the arms of someone who has recently been murdered in your possession. And that’s …
A&T 91st Homecoming Set for THIS Weekend
Law Firm The Lawyers of Garrett Walker Aycoth & Olson Welcome Alumni, Students, Family and Friends. The Greensboro attorney Garrett Walker Aycoth & Olson welcome the North Carolina Agricultural and …
Assert Your Right to Parental Leave!
Have you ever felt that you had to choose between your job and an important school function for your child? Assert your right to parental leave! North Carolina law mandates …
Tide Rising Against Workplace Bullying
Around the country victims of workplace bullying are having their voices heard not just by friends and family, but by state lawmakers. As of today, 29 states have introduced some …
Robbery at Popeyes costs Woman her Job
Having a gun in your face and being told to take all of the money out of the cash register is probably not an enjoyable experience. A Popeyes’ manager recently …
Juries to Decide Fate of Uber and Lyft Drivers
Personal Injury Lawyer In our modern “instant” economy where many formerly stable jobs are now crowd-sourced, few services have drawn the scrutiny of substitute taxi services Uber and Lyft. While …
FLSA Settlement = No Good
Because of the potential for high damage awards and keen federal interest in potential employee wage violations, most employers never set a foot wrong when it comes to complying with …
Workplace Bullying on the Way Out?
If you’ve ever been subjected to verbal abuse or consistently unfair treatment at the hands of a superior there may be good news on the horizon. In a growing movement, …
New Year Resolutions and the Law
This new year, the attorneys at Garrett, Walker and Aycoth encourage you to seek assistance with any difficulties you may have with the legal system or personal issues that we …
Questions to Ask in Child Custody Case in NC
Questions to Ask in Child Custody Case in NC When a child custody case begins, most parents think about evidence first. Text messages. School records. Calendars. Witnesses. Those items matter, …
Parent Rights Against Grandparents Visitation: Legal Issues Explained
Parent Rights Against Grandparents Visitation: Legal Issues Explained Parents across North Carolina often ask the same hard question: can grandparents force court ordered time with my child over my objection? …
Modify a Divorce Decree: A Step-by-Step Guide
Modify a Divorce Decree: A Step-by-Step Guide Years after a divorce is finalized, life has a way of throwing curveballs. Careers zigzag, children grow and their needs shift, or health …
How to Select a Divorce Attorney: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Select a Divorce Attorney: A Step-by-Step Guide You’re facing a tremendous change in your life. The decisions you make now about legal representation could have lasting impact—on …
Finding the Right Divorce Lawyer | 2025 Legal Guide
Finding the Right Divorce Lawyer Choosing the right attorney for a divorce goes far beyond picking a name from a list. The person you hire becomes a key partner in …
How Many Years Do You Have to be Married to Get Spousal Support?
How Many Years Do You Have to be Married to Get Spousal Support? Most people start with the same question: how many years do you have to be married to …
How Much Back Child Support is a Felony in NC?
How Much Back Child Support is a Felony in NC? Anyone facing back child support in North Carolina likely feels the pressure both emotionally and financially. It’s a deeply personal …
What Should You Not Do During Separation? Top Mistakes
What Should You Not Do During Separation? Top Mistakes Separation marks a turning point for married couples considering divorce in North Carolina. The days and weeks following the decision to …
What is Alimony? A Guide to Spousal Support
What is Alimony? A Guide to Spousal Support Most people realize that ending a marriage can take a significant emotional and financial toll. When relationships unravel, practical concerns like finances …
No Fault Divorce NC | Legal Experts in Greensboro NC
No Fault Divorce NC | Legal Experts in Greensboro NC If you’ve been thinking about ending your marriage in North Carolina, you’ve probably encountered the term “no fault divorce.” The …
Sleeping in Separate Bedrooms – Greensboro Divorce Lawyer
Greensboro Divorce Lawyer My spouse and I have been sleeping in separate bedrooms for over a year. Can I file for divorce? A great question for a Greensboro Family Law …
A&T 91st Homecoming Set for THIS Weekend
Law Firm The Lawyers of Garrett Walker Aycoth & Olson Welcome Alumni, Students, Family and Friends. The Greensboro attorney Garrett Walker Aycoth & Olson welcome the North Carolina Agricultural and …
New Year Resolutions and the Law
This new year, the attorneys at Garrett, Walker and Aycoth encourage you to seek assistance with any difficulties you may have with the legal system or personal issues that we …
Merry Christmas
While there is plenty of negative news on traditional media sites, here at Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson we want to wish you a safe and peaceful Christmas Eve. For …
Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson Holiday Hours
Merry Christmas from the trial lawyers at Garrett, Walker, Aycoth & Olson! We will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday to allow our staff to spend time with their …
Greensboro Defense Bar Christmas Party Tonight
Greensboro Attorney The trial attorneys at Garrett, Walker and Aycoth wish all of our friends and colleagues a Merry Christmas! Our Greensboro personal injury lawyer takes pride in helping people …
Attorney Chad Garrett Announces New Book
Best selling North Carolina attorney Chad Garrett has announced his next book project. Author of “NC Legal Essentials – Impaired Driving,” “The ABCs of Traffic Law,” “The ABCs of DWI,” …
Garrett, Walker and Aycoth Thanks Veterans
The trial attorneys at Garrett, Walker and Aycoth thank the United States citizens who provided military service to our country. Take a moment on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11th, to …
Attorney Chad Garrett Flashback: Men of Law Calendar
Many, many years ago, the friendly people of the Guilford County Courthouse, lawyers, magistrate judges, and law enforcement officials, were featured in a calendar for charity. Attorney Chad Garrett, at …
Appeals from DMV Hearings (Part One)
The NC DMV acts as Judge, Jury and Prosecutor in their hearings. The only remedy of a negative NC DMV hearing decision is an appeal to the Superior Court division …
PI Statute of Limitations in NC
Most personal injury lawsuits in North Carolina must be filed within three years under G.S. 1-52. Wrongful death claims have two years from the date of death, and some claims have shorter or longer rules.
Top Pedestrian Accident Law Firms in NC
Top Pedestrian Accident Law Firms in NC A pedestrian accident can alter a life in seconds. Medical bills stack up fast, work may stop—resulting in lost wages—and the insurance companies …
How Much to Expect From Car Accident Settlement in NC
How Much to Expect From Car Accident Settlement in NC If you were hurt in a crash, one of the first questions on your mind is simple: what is this …
How Much Should I Settle for a Knee Injury? Legal Tips Inside
How Much Should I Settle for a Knee Injury? Legal Tips Inside Below is the text with the same markdown formatting. Since no missing keywords were provided, the text remains …
How to Join a Class Action Lawsuit in North Carolina
How to Join a Class Action Lawsuit in North Carolina Most people first hear about a class action lawsuit in an unexpected way: a postcard in the mail, an email …
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Settlement in NC
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Post Concussion Settlement in NC A concussion can feel “minor” on paper while turning daily life upside down in very real ways. After a car …
Pain and Suffering Demand Letter Checklist for Injury Cases
Pain and Suffering Demand Letter Checklist for Injury Cases A strong pain and suffering demand letter is part storytelling, part accounting, and part negotiation, crucial for articulating a personal injury …
Post Concussion Car Accident Syndrome Settlement
Post Concussion Car Accident Syndrome Settlement: Legal Perspective Post-concussion syndrome can turn a “minor” car crash into months of foggy thinking, disrupted sleep, and a life that feels slightly out …
Wrongful Death Settlements: What You Need to Know
Wrongful Death Settlements: What You Need to Know A wrongful death in North Carolina can change a family’s life in a moment. Along with grief, there are immediate financial pressures, …
How to Get Compensation After a Commercial Trucking Accident in NC
How to Get Compensation After a Commercial Trucking Accident in North Carolina A truck accident involving a collision with a tractor-trailer can change everything in a moment. Injury care, time …
How Much Is a Bond for Failure to Appear in North Carolina?
After a failure to appear in North Carolina, the law sets a minimum bond rather than a ban for most charges. The new bond must match the order for arrest, or be a secured bond at least double the last one.
Hit and Run in North Carolina | Lawyers Who Can Help You!
Hit and Run in North Carolina | Lawyers Who Can Help You! A hit-and-run in North Carolina can turn an already stressful car accident into something much more serious. One …
Prayer for Judgment: What It Is and How We Can Help!
Prayer for Judgment: What It Is and How We Can Help! If you received a traffic ticket in North Carolina, you may have heard someone mention a prayer for judgment …
Traffic Miranda Rights: How Our Lawyers Can Help!
Traffic Miranda Rights: How Our Lawyers Can Help! Typing “traffic miranda” into a search bar usually means one thing: you want to know whether an officer had to read you …
Is Street Racing Illegal in NC?
Is Street Racing Illegal in NC? Street racing can look like a quick adrenaline hit, but in North Carolina, drag racing is also treated as a serious public safety offense …
What Happens If You Miss Court For a Traffic Ticket?
What Happens If You Miss Court For a Traffic Ticket? Missing a court date for a traffic ticket—or a traffic violation, as it’s sometimes called—can feel like a small mistake, …
20/140 – Understanding NC Reckless Driving Law
20/140 – Understanding NC Reckless Driving Law North Carolina drivers usually think of a traffic ticket as an inconvenience. A reckless driving charge is different. It carries criminal exposure, invites …
Is Reckless Driving a Felony in North Carolina?
Is Reckless Driving a Felony in North Carolina? A reckless driving charge can feel like it sits in a gray area between “just a ticket” and “real criminal trouble.” In …
Is Tailgating Illegal in NC? Traffic Lawyer Perspective
Is Tailgating Illegal in NC? Tailgating is more than rude driving. In North Carolina it is a ticketable moving violation under state laws and vehicle code provisions, with ripple effects …
How to Get Out of a Speeding Ticket in Court in North Carolina
How to Get Out of a Speeding Ticket in Court in North Carolina Getting pulled over for speeding is unsettling, but receiving a traffic ticket can lead to much bigger …