News & Events

Young Moore to Host Workers’ Compensation Claims Seminar at Raleigh Marriott City Center on April 30, 2010

Our Workers’ Compensation Team will be hosting a workers’ compensation claims seminar at the Marriott City Center in downtown Raleigh on April 30, 2010. The seminar is free of charge, includes complimentary valet parking, continental breakfast and lunch, and is currently pending approval by the Department of Insurance for six hours of CE credit.  The program, put on by our attorneys and guest speakers, will help keep participants abreast of the latest developments in North Carolina workers’ compensation law and Medicare compliance while providing practical instruction on a variety of topics including cervical injuries in the workplace, handling medical motions, communicating with rehabilitation professionals, and facilitating administrative filings at the Industrial Commission. If you are interested in joining us for this educational and entertaining event, please contact Angela Farag Craddock (AFC@youngmoorelaw.com) for a registration packet. We look forward to seeing you on April 30th!    

Firm recognized for generous gift

Young Moore and Henderson raised over $11,000 in contributions from attorneys and staff for Haiti earthquake relief. The firm was honored with a plaque from the American Red Cross Triangle Area Chapter “in special appreciation for their commitment to the International Red Cross response to the Haiti earthquake of 2010.”

Ballance article published in Charlotte Law Review

Michael W. Ballance has recently written a scholarly article on workers’ compensation law.  “Rewarding Liars and Punishing Truth Seekers: The Misguided Law on Misrepresentation by Employees at Hiring in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Law, and a Proposal for Legislative Change” appears at Charlotte Law Review, Volume 1, Number 2, at page 277.  Click here to read the article. 

Young Moore Lawyers Listed in North Carolina Super Lawyers™, 2010

The firm is proud to announce that Reed Fountain, Elizabeth McCullough and Dawn Raynor were selected for inclusion in North Carolina Super Lawyers™, 2010, as Rising Stars, a category for attorneys age 40 and younger, consisting of no more than 2.5% of North Carolina attorneys. Brian O. Beverly, J. Clark Brewer, Walter E. Brock, Jr., M. Lee Cheney, Robert M. Clay, William P. Daniell, David M. Duke, John N. (Nick) Fountain, Rudy L. Ogburn and William M. Trott also appear in the 2010 list.

Hoffman Joins Trucking Board

Dana Hoffman joined the board of directors for Trucking Industry Defense Association (TIDA) after a vote of its members at the 2009 Annual Industry Seminar in San Antonio, Texas. TIDA has a membership of more than 1,400 professionals working in transportation defense, trucking insurance, motor carriers and the claims industry.

YMH Team Expands to Meet Client Demand

Young Moore and Henderson welcomes M. Lee Cheney who returns to the firm to practice in the areas of medical malpractice defense and product liability. Lee has over 20 years trial experience in these areas in both state and federal courts. Steve Logue joined the firm in 2009. Steve’s knowledge and experience are an asset to the firm’s real estate practice. The firm also welcomes Nichole Booker and Patrick Aul as associates. Nichole practices in medical malpractice defense and Patrick is in general insurance defense, business litigation and product liability defense.