Laura Loyek came to Lawyers Mutual as claims counsel in 2009. Her focus areas include real estate, business litigation, estates and trusts, and bankruptcy. Prior to joining Lawyers Mutual, she practiced with the law firms of Smith Moore and K&L Gates. Laura received her J.D. from Harvard Law School and her undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University. Laura serves as President-Elect of the North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys and Membership Co-Chair for the Insurance Section of the NCBA. She is also an active member of the Real Property Section of the NCBA, the Wake County Bar Association, and Wake Women Attorneys.
Given the recent rash of dismissed appeals based on appellate rules violations, we recommend our policyholders read the article linked below. We urge lawyers to reacquaint themselves with the rules and share the information with all pertinent staff.
“Follow the money.” We’ve learned over the years that following the money is the approach used by online fraudsters.