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10/18/24  |  News and Events

Tricia Shields Receives John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award

We are proud to announce that Tricia Shields has been selected to receive the prestigious John B. McMillan Distinguished Service Award from the North Carolina State Bar. Established in 2009, this distinguished

10/03/24  |  News and Events

Providing Death Benefits to Children Born Out of Wedlock: A “Legitimate” Issue

Children born out of wedlock is a growing trend in the United States. According to recent statistics published by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Safety, from January through March 2024

08/22/24  |  News and Events

Court of Appeals Reaches Unanimous Decision in Favor of Firm Client

The NC Court of Appeals reached a unanimous decision in favor of the North Carolina State Board of Chiropractic Examiners, represented by Administrative Law partner Anna Baird Choi and associate Grant Simpkins.

08/15/24  |  News and Events

32 Hedrick Gardner Attorneys Included in 2025 Best Lawyers® Lists 

Hedrick Gardner is pleased to announce that 32 of our attorneys have been included in the 2025 Best Lawyers® lists. 30 of the firm’s attorneys have been included in the 2025 edition

08/05/24  |  Workers’ Compensation

Hot Topic: Temperature-Related Injuries and NC Workers’ Compensation Law

In North Carolina, temperature related injuries, such as heat strokes, are generally considered compensable injuries “where the employment subjects [an individual] to a special or particular hazard from the elements, such as

07/29/24  |  News and Events

Celebrating the Remarkable Career of Judge Linda Stephens

Throughout her extraordinary four-decade career, Judge Linda Stephens has made a lasting impact on the legal profession in North Carolina. Following her retirement, her legacy as a trailblazer, mentor, and exemplary attorney

01/14/22  |  News and Events

Hedrick Gardner Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2022 North Carolina Super Lawyers

North Carolina – January 13, 2022. Four attorneys from Hedrick Gardner were selected to the 2022 North Carolina Super Lawyers® list and four were selected as Rising Stars for 2022. Additionally, Patricia P. Shields was

01/01/22  |  News and Events

Hedrick Gardner Announces Attorney Promotions

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP, a leading regional litigation and dispute management law firm, is pleased to announce the promotions of Erika Eisenoff, Ross Bromberger, William Whitehead, Marcy Lamar, Emily Pappas, and Amanda Brookie McDonald.

12/15/21  |  Workers’ Compensation

Calculating Average Weekly Wage With Multiple Jobs

“When an employee who holds two separate jobs is injured in one of them, his compensation is based only upon his average weekly wages earned in the employment producing the injury.” Joyner

12/15/21  |  Workers’ Compensation

Avoiding a $400 Sanction: Responding to Notice From the Commission of a Form 18/Claim Being Filed

With regard to the Employer’s (Carrier’s/TPA’s) obligation to respond to notice from the Commission of the Employee’s filing (with the Commission) of their Form 18, Notice of Accident to Employer and Claim