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Essex Richards, P.A.

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Essex Richards, P.A.

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1701 South Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, USA
Areas of expertise: Intellectual Property
46 years in practice
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About Essex Richards, P.A.

Essex Richards was established in 1976 with two lawyers who shared an itch to create a firm where they could take pride in their work, take care of their clients’ needs, and serve their community. They believed that if they worked hard, provided excellent legal counsel, and made their clients feel well-served, they would create a firm where clients would return and refer their friends. Above all, they knew the importance of bringing the highest level of professionalism and ethics to everything they did. They believed this would earn respect from other lawyers and judges, and make their firm even more effective in serving their clients and community. Those founders, Ken Essex and Chan Richards, relied on their experience in other law firms to build their own firm – bringing their best legal practices to Essex Richards, and leaving the not-so-good stuff behind. That’s the way Essex Richards has been from the beginning. Most of our lawyers have come from other firms, bringing a wide range of experience and skills with them, seeking the opportunity to serve clients well, in the company of like-minded, talented colleagues. The itch to do things better is still with us. We strive to follow best practices in all that we do and are continually looking for ways to do things better by wedding new tech with old-style personal touch. Above all else, we value our counselling relationships with our clients. In the Charlotte community, we are seen as a mid-sized firm offering a wide array of services to businesses, families, and individual clients. We excel in several practice areas but have avoided the pressure to specialize in a single niche. We’re large enough to serve our clients with a travelling team’s bench, but small enough to know each other well and appreciate the company of our colleagues. It’s a good vibe, and it makes us look forward to seeing what the next 45 years will bring. We love Charlotte and take civic engagement seriously. Our lawyers have consistently served in leadership positions with community groups, nonprofit organizations, churches, and schools. We want to help create an even better community for generations to come. Since 1976, we’ve stayed true to our roots, striving to make our clients feel appreciated and well-served, just as our founders did. Even in these days of social media and internet marketing, most of our new clients are referrals from other clients or attorneys who know us and respect the quality of our work. We like it that way. We are proud of that tradition and look forward to the chance to serve you.

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Essex Richards, P.A. Areas Of Practice

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Essex Richards, P.A. Reviews

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Christopher Allen

John C. Woodman at Essex Richards, P.A., was exceptional in handling our business bankruptcy and the associated hearings. He was always fair, prompt, honest, and highly responsive. John understood the complexities of our situation, including the emotions and embarrassment tied to a large-scale asset case, and guided us with compassion and professionalism. Thanks to his thorough and thoughtful approach, we felt supported throughout the process. Because of the care and expertise shown, we will undoubtedly rely on John and his firm for any future legal matters. He is highly recommend!

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deborah st croix

Caitlin has worked tirelessly for me during what has been one of my most traumatic experiences. She is an exceptional lawyer, but she is also patient, compassionate, and understanding. In addition, everyone that I interacted with at Essex Richards was helpful, kind, and friendly. I highly recommend Caitlin, and Essex Richards.

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Mark Elliott

John was excellent to work with at Essex Richards. Helped us go thru a full process and get to a successful completion. He was professional, very knowledgeable as we had various aspects that we needed to understand and determine best way to handle, he was instrumental in that aspect. He was truly a pleasure to work with

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Reuben Burton

John Woodman and his partners and staff are amazing in their capacity to do their jobs and connect personally with their clients. When and if you or your company needs representation for litigation or bankruptcy you would struggle to find better counsel and friends.

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Mindy Hardaker

I don't think I'll ever be able to find kind enough words to describe my experience with Julia Stage. As most people are blindsided, scared, and upset about going through divorce, Julia was professional, compassionate, and understanding. She was the voice I needed, and the strength to keep me going through this process. Being my first experience with an attorney, I was not well versed in what would occur, what I would need to do, and how to move forward. Julia stepped in without hesitation and made my process incredibly seamless. She is a truly valuable asset to Essex and Richards, and I am so grateful for her assistance in my case.

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Alexander S.

Jon Windham and Shelby Alridge have done a brilliant job helping me navigate the process of settling my mother's estate after her death. They are prompt,...

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Scott F.

I reached out to this group and spoke to a couple of staffers explaining my situation before they connected me with an attorney John Woodman. We discussed...

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George B.

I am a local CPA and I have had the fortune to interact with Essex Richards on several occasions for myself and client's businesses. They cover a wide...

Essex Richards, P.A. Locations

1701 South Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, USA
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Essex Richards, P.A. Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Essex Richards, P.A. located?

Essex Richards, P.A. is located at: 1701 South Boulevard, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203, USA

What are Essex Richards, P.A. areas of expertise?

Essex Richards, P.A. areas of expertise are: Intellectual Property.

How many years is Essex Richards, P.A. in practice?

Essex Richards, P.A. has been in practice for 46 years.

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