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Sumrell Sugg Attorney Presents on North Carolina Immunity Doctrines to National Insurance Adjusters
Sumrell Sugg is proud to announce that litigation attorney Frederick “Derrick” Hughes Bailey recently delivered a featured presentation to a national audience of insurance adjusters, focusing on the complex and often overlapping immunity doctrines that shape civil litigation in North Carolina.

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Aug 52 min read


Scott Hart Joins Esteemed Panel on Legal Ethics Featuring Murdaugh Trial Judge
Sumrell Sugg Managing Attorney Scott Hart was recently honored to participate in a distinguished panel discussion at the Annual Meeting of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (NCADA).

Sumrell Sugg
Jul 12 min read


Ross Hardeman Concludes Term as Advisory Board Chair for Salvation Army of New Bern.
Sumrell Sugg proudly recognizes partner Ross Hardeman for his dedicated service as Advisory Board Chair for the Salvation Army of New Bern. At the recent Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon, Ross formally concluded his two-year term by ceremonially handing off the Chairman’s Bell to the incoming board chair.

Sumrell Sugg
May 151 min read


Scott Hart Named a North Carolina Super Lawyer—16 Years and Counting!
For an incredible 16th consecutive year, Sumrell Sugg Managing Partner Scott Hart has earned the prestigious North Carolina Super...

Sumrell Sugg
Feb 271 min read


Sumrell Sugg Attorneys give Ethics Training at ECC
Attorneys Trey Ferguson and Dave Baxter gave a 2-hour ethics training to newly elected officials at the Eastern Carolina Council of...
Tom Lewis
Feb 171 min read


Sumrell Sugg appointed Town Attorney of North Topsail Beach
The Town of North Topsail Beach appointed Sumrell Sugg attorneys Chip Payson and Trey Ferguson as the Town Attorney at the Board of Alderman

Sumrell Sugg
Oct 21, 20241 min read


Limitations On The Right Of A Homeowners' Association To Amend Restrictive Covenants
Many of us live in communities or subdivisions where each owner’s use of their property is governed and limited by certain restrictive coven

Sumrell Sugg
Aug 27, 20244 min read


Sumrell Sugg Attorneys present Ethics Training
Sumrell Sugg Partner, Dave Baxter, and Associate, Trey Ferguson, recently provided an ethics training for local elected officials in Duplin
Tom Lewis
Aug 5, 20241 min read


Sumrell Sugg Attorney elected to Litigation Council of NCBA
Sumrell Sugg Associate Attorney, Trey Ferguson, was recently elected to the Litigation Council of the North Carolina Bar Association. The L

Sumrell Sugg
Aug 2, 20241 min read


Trey Ferguson publishes government law update with the NCADA.
The North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys (NCADA) publishes a monthly e-newsletter, The Resource, to its members with information

Sumrell Sugg
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Sumrell Sugg Attorneys appointed to lead state-level association practice groups.
Attorneys Derrick Bailey and Ryan Eubanks have been tapped to lead state-level practice groups within the North Carolina Association of Defe

Sumrell Sugg
Jul 9, 20241 min read


Don't Just Give It Away.
It sounds simple enough: make your adult children co-owners of your home during your life so that when you die, the house passes automatical

Sumrell Sugg
Jun 10, 20244 min read


Nathan Liland Joins Sumrell Sugg As 2024 Summer Associate
Sumrell Sugg is excited to welcome back Nathan Liland as the firm’s 2024 Summer Associate. Nathan is a New Bern native who just finished his

Sumrell Sugg
Jun 3, 20241 min read


Sumrell Sugg Brings Long History Of Practicing Law In New Bern And Craven County
Celebrating 75 years in business Raymond Sumrell was fresh back from World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps and earning the...
Tom Lewis
Mar 25, 20244 min read


Who do I own this property with?!
Article by: Ross Hardeman For generations, many people have made the decision to jointly own real estate with another person. In many...
Tom Lewis
Mar 4, 20244 min read


Sumrell Sugg Attorney Participates In Early College Career Event
Sumrell Sugg Associate, Trey Ferguson, presented to a group of high school students at Craven Early College’s “Great Shake” career...
Tom Lewis
Feb 26, 20241 min read


Sumrell Sugg Attorney Presents On Ethics To Newly-Elected Officials
Sumrell Sugg partner Dave Baxter presented an ethics training to a group of local government officials at the Eastern Carolina Council of...
Tom Lewis
Feb 23, 20241 min read


Sumrell Sugg litigators present at various events in January
Sumrell Sugg attorneys kicked off 2024 with three presentations on a variety of litigation-related topics. On January 18, associate...
Tom Lewis
Feb 7, 20241 min read


Joint Bank Accounts: Estate Planning Made Easy, Or A Recipe For Conflict?
Article by: Kyle Dickerson Many people see adding a child as a joint owner to a bank account as a simple and convenient way to both plan...
Tom Lewis
Feb 1, 20242 min read


Scott Hart Again Rated As One Of The 100 Best Lawyers In North Carolina
For the 15th year in a row, Sumrell Sugg Managing Partner Scott Hart has been named to the Super Lawyers list for 2024. And for the...
Tom Lewis
Jan 16, 20241 min read
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