Hedrick Gardner is pleased to recognize five attorneys included in the 2026 edition of North Carolina Super Lawyers® along with three included in North Carolina Rising Stars®, both published by Thomson Reuters.…
Hedrick Gardner is excited to announce the elevation of four attorneys across its offices. “These four attorneys have demonstrated not just legal excellence, but the judgment and leadership qualities that define our firm’s culture, said Paul Lawrence, Managing Partner at…
Congratulations to the following Hedrick Gardner attorneys selected for inclusion in Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite for 2026. M. Duane Jones – Appellate Catherine E. Lee – Employment Preston W. Rollero –…
This year marks a significant milestone for our firm: 70 years of serving our clients with dedication, integrity, and exceptional legal knowledge and skill. As we commemorate Seven Decades of success, we’re…
The SMART Act requires CMS to annually review the costs associated with the collection of Medicare conditional payments and set forth a threshold amount applicable to settlements, judgements, awards, or other payments…
The NC Court of Appeals reached a favorable decision for firm client, the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, represented by Grant Simpkins, Ryan Mitiguy, and Catherine Lee. The case involved…
On January 8, 2025, the South Carolina Supreme Court issued an opinion holding that a first-party insured who alleges bad faith against their UIM carrier cannot also maintain a separate cause of…
Hedrick Gardner is pleased to announce the promotion of six attorneys across its offices. “These attorneys consistently deliver outstanding results for our clients,” said Paul Lawrence, managing partner at Hedrick Gardner. “Their…
The North Carolina Supreme Court issued a broad opinion in North State Deli v. Cincinnati Ins. Co. on December 13, 2024, where it broke from the vast majority of jurisdictions and determined…
On Friday, December 13, 2024, our Supreme Court issued a decision in Sturdivant v. N. Carolina Dep’t of Pub. Safety, which affirmed what the North Carolina Legislature has already confirmed: the “total loss…
