Practice Areas include these Services and many more. Please call for an Appointment with Mr. Sharpe
PERSONAL INJURY
If you have been injured in an accident by the negligence of another, you are entitled to be fully and fairly compensated for your injuries. An experienced and knowledgeable attorney can make a significant difference in the resolution of your claim. Jimmy Sharpe is an experienced personal injury attorney who will explain your legal rights and advise you from the date of the accident to the final settlement of your claim or the trial of your case. From single vehicle collisions to trucking accidents or serious pedestrian injuries, Jimmy Sharpe handles a wide variety of personal injury claims such as roadway defects, uninsured and under-insured motorist cases and bad faith claims against insurance companies for failure to fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities to their insureds. The insurance companies have competent lawyers who represent their policyholders when a collision occurs. Insurance defense attorneys are paid on an hourly basis by the insurance company for the time they spend representing defendants. These same insurance companies have spent millions of dollars in advertising to convince the public that it is the personal injury attorneys and runaway verdicts which have caused insurance rates to increase over the years. This is a myth created by insurance companies who use policy premiums to prevent victims of accidents from recovering adequate damages for the negligence of their policyholders. This myth, created by the insurance companies and their aggressive spending, has created a difficult atmosphere for victims to obtain adequate compensation for their injures. As a result of these insurance industry tactics, personal injury attorneys adopted a method of compensation which is called the "contingency fee arrangement." This fee arrangement allows attorneys to represent accident victims without charging them on an hourly basis for their services. The contingency fee arrangement begins with the initial consultation and continues through the settlement or trial of the case. The "contingency fee arrangement" is an arrangement whereby the attorney agrees to take a risk and accept payment only when he recovers money for the victim of an accident. If the victim does not recover money, the attorney receives nothing for his many hours of services. With this arrangement, the victim is not required to pay attorney fees out-of-pocket. Insurance companies have criticized these contingency fee arrangements as being excessive and more than is reasonably necessary to represent accident victims. The insurance industry has taken this position to discourage people from obtaining attorneys in personal injury cases. If you do not consult an attorney, you will not be aware of all your legal rights. The insurance adjuster will not advise you of your legal rights. He or she does not represent your interests. Please call us for a FREE assessment of your case and an appointment. We also are willing to answer any immediate questions you may have about your personal injury claim .
FAMILY LAW
The end of a marriage is one of life’s most stressful events. Clients are expected to make important life decisions during a difficult process. Mindful of this, Sharpe Law delivers quality legal services, guiding clients through the divorce minefield. This is a standard that was developed over thirty years of experience. Clients have direct access to their lawyer and can get immediate answers to difficult questions. While no one wants to hire an attorney, the right attorney can guide you through the complex issues involved in a separation and divorce and work with you to achieve your goals. In North Carolina, the dissolution of a marriage may involve the resolution of the following issues:
Child Custody and Visitation
Child Support
Post Separation Support
Alimony
Equitable Distribution (Division of property and debt)
Absolute Divorce
If you and your spouse can agree about the division of your property and debt and, if applicable, the custody of your children, visitation and support issues, you can sign a written document setting forth your agreement. Though you may reach agreement, the use of a qualified and knowledgeable attorney to draft the agreement is important to make sure all significant issues have been addressed. A poorly drafted agreement may cause serious problems in the future. If you or your spouse cannot agree on one or more issues related to the dissolution of the marriage, our attorneys are available to help you determine what is in your best interests In addition to zealously representing clients in court, our office emphasizes negotiated settlements through mediation. Most clients want to avoid the time and expense associated with going to court, and accordingly, we spend a great deal of time assisting our clients in prioritizing their needs and setting realistic goals. The client is an integral part of any legal proceeding and our attorneys strive to keep our clients informed and up to date on the progress of their case. Jimmy Sharpe is qualified to handle the following domestic/family law matters:
Divorce
Child Custody and Visitation
Establishing and Modifying Child Support
Post Separation Support/Alimony
Alimony
Equitable Distribution (property division)
Contempt for failure to pay child support or denial of visitation rights
