Although I may not have had a name for it at the time, advocating on other people’s behalf came naturally to me and was something I practiced from an early age. I took great pleasure in supporting family, friends, and neighbors and acting as an advocate for them when they needed help. It was a…
Now that traditional calendar schools are starting a new year, it is important for parents and kids alike to pay attention to important back to school safety tips. Whether your children ride a school bus, walk to school, ride a bike, or are old enough to drive to high school themselves, there are many significant safety…
I am often asked the question, “If you had to do it all over again, would you roll the dice and endure the mental torture and financial strain that law school demands?” Each time I answer with a resounding “YES.” The reason I went to law school was because I absolutely love helping people solve…
In early 1987, I had finally completed the training pipeline as a JAGC Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and was ready to begin to practice law. My first assignment was as a military prosecutor, working for the various commands at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. I had lots of courtroom experience much earlier in…
A common complaint about lawyers is that they never return client calls or that the client very rarely gets to speak with his or her lawyer. I can relate to that complaint, and it’s why I practice law the way I do. When I was a freshman in college, I used to jog quite a…
Now that summer is here, many parents and their children are looking forward to the prospect of summer camp. While summer camp is historically viewed as a rite of passage for children, parents view it as both a learning opportunity for children and a productive means of childcare. Although summer camps are a fantastic way…
The legal team at Younce, Vtipil, Baznik & Banks, P.A., is proud to announce that our Raleigh workers’ compensation and personal injury law firm was named “Law Firm of the Month” by Attorney at Law magazine. This recognition is an honor for the firm, which prides itself on a family-oriented firm culture and dedication to…
Learning to drive is an important milestone in a teenager’s life. It is a step closer to complete independence from the teen’s parents and the beginning of a new set of responsibilities. A considerable number of Americans become licensed drivers before their 18th birthday, which puts them in a precarious position: they are allowed to…
In a show of support for workers and law-abiding businesses, the North Carolina House passed a bill that would prevent businesses from classifying workers as independent contractors when in fact they are employees. This misclassification cheats workers from being covered by workers’ compensation laws and allows the cheating businesses to avoid paying withholding taxes. In…
We are currently reviewing cases involving the prescription drug Xarelto which is manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceutical and co-marketed by Bayer Healthcare. It is alleged these companies failed to warn patients and physicians of the increased risks of irreversible and fatal internal bleeding when using Xarelto. Usage of Xarelto In 2011, Johnson and Johnson introduced Xarelto…
