Modification of custody; findings supported by substantial evidence; conclusions of law supported by findings; best interests

personal jurisdiction

out of state jurisdiction, specific jurisdiction, sufficient minimum contact

contract; acceptance; performance; ucc; predominant factor test; goods; services; summary judgment; preliminary injunction; contractor; subcontractor

writ of certiorari, motion to dismiss, Gatekeeper order, untimely notice of appeal

summary judgment; caveat; codicil; undue influence; durable power of attorney.

Termination of parental rights; Anders brief.

workers compensation act, death benefits, living benefits, N.C.G.S. 97-58(b)(c)

Domestic violence protective order; DVPO; competent evidence; written findings of fact; insufficient findings of fact; Rule 52.

Child custody; substantial change in circumstances; N.C.G.S. § 50-13.1

Child support; modification of support obligation; insufficient findings of fact.

Ineffective assistance of counsel; possible exculpatory evidence not introduced

Writ of certiorari;
Probation violation;
Basis for revocation;
Subject matter jurisdiction;
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1344(a) (2023);

Rule 404(b); Rule 403; plain error; lay opinion; abuse of discretion

impaired driving, relevance, and plain error

Ineffective assistance of council; Miranda violation; Motion to Suppress; Failure to object; Deficient performance; Prejudice; In custody; Voluntary confession.

pro se, knowingly voluntarily waive rights to representation

preservation; plain error; prejudice; probable impact; expert testimony; delayed disclosure; trier of fact; special expertise; vouch; credibility; foundation; profile; proper foundation; limiting instruction; fundamental error; forensic interview; Eighth Amendment; disproportionate; sentencing; Rule 2; exceptional circumstances

abuse of discretion; prejudice; prior inconsistent statement; relevant; impeach; credibility; sexual history; voire dire; jury

Retroactive Probation Revocation; Confrontation Clause.