Laura Loyek is a claims attorney with Lawyers Mutual, focusing in the areas of real estate, litigation, appellate law, and bankruptcy. Prior to joining Lawyers Mutual in 2009, Laura practiced for six years in the areas of complex commercial litigation and land use/zoning. Laura received her J.D. from Harvard Law School and her undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University. She is an active member of the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys and the Real Property Section of the North Carolina Bar Association.
New Style for Spring: Updated Appellate Style Manual
An updated version of the Appellate Style Manual was recently published by the Bar Association’s Appellate Rules Committee. This useful resource provides sample documents and practical notes for drafting records on appeal, briefs, writs, an… Read More
In the spring of 2012, Raleigh attorney Alan Barnes[1] was at the top of his game. He was 58 and had spent years building a thriving practice. His work included trusts and estates, general business, and real estate matters. In a moment, everything stopped when Alan suffered a massive stroke.
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Concerns regarding advertising on online coupon sites such as Groupon. Read More
Estate portability extension requirements. Read More
The risks and obligations associated with serving as an attorney "Pay Master" Read More
As you likely know from your own Inbox or Junk Mail folder, scammers continue to target lawyers with a variety of fraudulent check scams. Lawyers Mutual has recently received several reports from law firms who have fallen victim to these schemes.
Remember these two important precautions to avoid em… Read More
Pointers to help prevent estate administration errors Read More
New scams using the name of North Carolina attorney in their communications Read More
Protecting client confidentiality while investigating suspicious emails Read More
Highlighting significant statutory changes impacting real property law in 2011 Read More
Bad check email scams from Canada are on the rise Read More
Common malpractice traps in bankruptcy practice Read More
