Mast Firm obtains 10th largest NC recovery of 2015
Charles Mast and the Mast Firm went up against three of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the State to represent and recover fair damages for his client, who was injured when a surgical table electrically folded up on her during a hysterectomy surgery....
Alienation of Affection Laws in NC Amended
North Carolina is one of the few states that still allow what is termed “heart balm” statutes, such as the claims of Alienations of Affections and Criminal Conversation. Both of these claims can be asserted by a spouse against at third party (i.e....
Alienation of Affection – Criminal Conversation in NC
Almost all marriages have their ups and downs and unfortunately too many end in divorce. It is especially difficult when children are involved. You have many issues to deal with including custody and visitation of the children, child support, alimony and property...
Knowing Your Rights – Search and Seizure
CRIMINAL LAW: ILLEGAL SEARCH & SEIZURE In State v. Morton, the Court of Appeals recently held that the officer had performed an “Illegal Search and Seizure” of the Defendant which led to his arrest and conviction. Generally, under your U.S. Constitutional Rights,...
Going Through a Potential Divorce?
Divorce can be one of the most difficult times in a person’s life to go through, especially when children are involved. In the event that you and your loved one are unable to work through your situation our law firm is here to assist you. Many things may be running...
Under-Age Drinking and Under-Insurance Coverage
In a recent settlement, the estate of a 21 year old settled with several defendants and obtained a default judgment against the others. An eighteen year old driver left a party hosted by a friend and consumed alcohol while there. After leaving, she struck and killed...
DWI Blood Testing in Hospitals: Hardly a Proper Replacement
By: Ephriam B. Wright, III Attorney, Mast Law Firm After being charged with a DWI, there are two ways which the State (i.e. the prosecution) will seek to offer evidence of one’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) into evidence at trial. The first and most common...