News & Events

Raynor successfully defends automobile insurer

Glenn C. Raynor recently won a bench trial in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina in a declaratory judgment action on the coverage limits of a combined uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance policy.   The case involved a claim against an automobile insurer for $1 million in uninsured motorist coverage for an alleged failure to obtain a selection/rejection form as required by law. The judge ruled the policy would provide only the $50,000 in coverage purchased by the policyholders and rejected the policyholders’ demand for $1 million in coverage.  Glen has handled numerous cases involving such claims, which arise under the 2005 opinion of the N.C. Court of Appeals in Williams v. Nationwide.

Wells named Of Counsel to the firm

Young Moore and Henderson is pleased to announce that Mary Boyce Wells is now Of Counsel to the firm.  Mary joined Young Moore in 2009; she will continue to practice in the areas of medical malpractice defense litigation, health law and administrative law.

Tobin defends equipment dealer

Jay P. Tobin successfully defended a golf course equipment dealer in a business dispute involving numerous equipment leases.  Jay obtained judgment on the pleadings and a dismissal of the complaint, ending the lawsuit against the golf course equipment dealer.  The lawsuit included allegations of fraud, unfair and deceptive trade practices and tortious interference with economic advantage.

Brown speaks on panel discussion

Stephen A. Brown recently spoke on a panel discussion during Cherry, Bekaert & Holland’s nonprofit seminar “Crisis Times & Critical Issues: Solutions to Financial & Operational Challenges.”  Stephen spoke on current legal issues facing tax exempt organizations.

Frankel and Street named shareholders

Young Moore and Henderson is pleased to announce that Shannon S. Frankel and Kelly E. Street have been named shareholders of the firm.  Shannon joined the firm in 2005 after receiving a B.A. from Duke University and a J.D. from The College of William and Mary School of Law.  Kelly joined the firm in 2008 after receiving a B.A. with distinction from the University of Virginia and a J.D. from The College of William and Mary School of Law.

Brown named Young Moore and Henderson associate

Young Moore and Henderson is pleased to announce that Stephen A. Brown has been named an associate of the firm; and will practice on the firm’s Estate Planning, Probate Trust and Business Law team.  Stephen is a graduate of the UNC School of Law where he was the recipient of the J. Nelson Young Tax Scholarship.

Young Moore and Henderson attorneys in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012

 Young Moore and Henderson is pleased to announce that the following attorneys were recently selected again by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012 (Copyright 2011 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.).  Administrative/Regulatory Law: John N. (Nick) Fountain; Insurance Law: Walter E. Brock, Jr.; Medical Malpractice Law- Defendants: M. Lee Cheney, Robert M. Clay, William P. Daniell; Personal Injury Litigation- Defendants: Robert M. Clay; Real Estate Law: J. Clark Brewer; Trusts and Estates: Rudy L. Ogburn.  In the Best Lawyers- U.S. News “Best Law Firms” ranking, Young Moore was given a first-tier ranking in North Carolina in Administrative/Regulatory Law, Insurance Law, and Medical Malpractice Law- Defendants.

Linder and Dixon shield employer from radiation claim

Jeffrey T. Linder and Julia Ellen Dixon successfully defended an employer from an employee’s allegation that his lung cancer was caused by low level gamma radiation exposure during his employment.  The plaintiff, a former manager who resigned rather than accept a demotion, claimed he was unknowingly exposed to a beam of radiation from a leak at the company’s gamma sterilization facility.  Using world renowned experts in the fields of health physics, radiation safety, epidemiology, and the biological effects of ionizing radiation, Linder and Dixon successfully proved that the work environment was safe and there was only an extremely small percentage chance that the workplace radiation exposure caused the employee’s lung cancer. Prior to trial the plaintiff indicated he was only willing to settle his claim for seven figures.

Wells presents at Health Law & Ethics 2011

Mary Boyce Wells recently presented “Hot Topics with the NC Medical Board” at Health Law & Ethics 2011.  The program was hosted by the Wake AHEC and was designed to educate physicians and other healthcare professionals on issues of legal concern to their profession.

Fountain presents on ethics issues for Elder Law attorneys

Nick Fountain recently appeared on a panel addressing ethics issues for elder law attorneys.  The event was sponsored by the Elder Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, a section for attorneys advising individuals and families on asset protection, Medicaid planning, dementia and other topics.  Nick has developed knowledge of ethical and unauthorized practice issues through his duties with the North Carolina State Bar.

Craddock speaks on ethics at Carolina Case Management seminar

Angela Farag Craddock was an instructor at a recent educational seminar for insurance and rehabilitation professionals hosted by Carolina Case Management in Raleigh.  She spoke on ethical aspects of handling North Carolina workers’ compensation claims.  Angela’s practice focuses on workers’ compensation and employment matters.

Trott elected treasurer of ALFA

William M. Trott was recently elected to a two year term as ALFA Treasurer.  As Treasurer, he will serve as head of the Finance and Investment Committees.  ALFA is a global network of law firms of which Young Moore and Henderson is a member.  Comprised of 145 member firms throughout the world, ALFA is the oldest and one of the largest legal networks of its kind in the world.