What Makes a Good Estate Planning Attorney?
In this video, Blanco Tackabery's Caroline Munroe describes how the process of estate planning works. She discusses what qualities a good estate planning attorney should have, and tells a bit about her experience as an attorney with Blanco Tackabery!
Ryan Ridge Opens 60-unit Family Apartment Complex
Local and state representatives, Greensboro city staff and Council Members, residents, and property staff gathered on Friday, October 25th to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Ryan Ridge Apartments. This is Greensboro’s first multi-family...
Arbors Park Offers Affordable Homes for Seniors in Ayden, NC
The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Arbors Park was held on Tuesday, October 22nd. Arbors Park is an affordable senior community consisting of 64 one and two-bedroom apartments. Each unit is one-story with an accessible path and private entrance to each...
New Attorney Joins Firm’s Commercial Real Estate and Renewable Energy Practice Groups
Blanco Tackabery is pleased to announce that attorney Stefan J. Longo has joined the firm. He will concentrate his practice in Commercial Real Estate and Renewable Energy Financing and Development law. Blanco Tackabery has more than 40 years of experience as an...
Carrie Scogin speaks at NC Affordable Housing Conference
Carrie Scogin spoke at the 2019 NC Affordable Housing Conference on the subject of Hot Topics in LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit). The topics included deal structures, Opportunity Zones, Year 15 exit strategies and a few other topics relevant to the affordable...
Deceased Tenant? There’s a Procedure to Follow
A challenge occasionally faced by residential landlords is what to do if a tenant dies during the term of the lease and no one “steps in” to handle the tenant’s estate. Landlords of low-income subsidized housing may be especially likely to encounter this scenario. ...
Blanco Tackabery Attorneys Named to the Best Lawyers in America©
Blanco Tackabery is proud to announce that four of their attorneys have been named to the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. The following four attorneys have been chosen by their peers in their respective practice areas: Peter J. JuranCommercial Litigation...
Ashley Rusher Presents at Carolina Credit Union League’s Seminar
On August 6, 2019, Ashley S. Rusher spoke at the Carolinas Credit Union League’s 2019 Legal Update Seminar at Family Trust Federal Credit Union in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Ms. Rusher provided the ethics portion of the seminar addressing the topic of Common Ethical...
North Carolina Legislature Revamps Zoning Regulation Statutes
Land use regulation affects everyone in one manner or another. Our homes, schools, businesses, roads and parks are all subject to local government regulation as to their location, construction and how they may be used. In North Carolina, all city and county zoning...
Take It from a Rap Star – Pay Attention to Lawsuit Papers
If you have some experience with contracts, you’ve likely heard the phrase “liquidated damages.” While this term might sound mysterious to many people, the concept is relatively easy to understand. Liquidated damages are basically an agreed-upon amount of money that a...
Seven Common Legal Pitfalls of Owning a Business And the Proven Ways to Prevent Them – Pitfall #7
Owning a business is exciting at times, frustrating at others, but always demanding. There are so many decisions to make on a daily basis, and often, as a business owner, you not only have to make the decisions, but must also roll up your sleeves to make those...
James Goodwin Speaks at SAHMA Conference
Blanco Tackabery attorney, James Goodwin, made two presentations at the Southeastern Affordable Housing Management Association (SAHMA) NC Regional conference. The conference was on May 8th and 9th in Greensboro, North Carolina. James spoke on: Reasonable...
Blanco Tackabery Helps Support 2019 Magnolia Ball for Piedmont Opera
Blanco Tackabery was proud to sponsor and attend the 2019 Magnolia Ball for the Piedmont Opera on May 11th. The Magnolia Ball is Piedmont Opera’s largest fundraiser and featured an exciting night of entertainment and a silent and live auction. Attending the event from...
New Attorney Joins Firm’s Affordable Housing and Community Development Practice
Blanco Tackabery is pleased to announce that attorney Helen M. Tsiolkas has joined the firm. She will concentrate her practice in Affordable Housing and Community Development law. Blanco Tackabery has more than 30 years of experience as an industry leader in...
Mini-Drome Cycling Event is May 11th
Blanco Tackabery is pleased to be sponsoring the Mini-Drome Battle Royale. Next event is: Saturday, May 11th Winston Junction Market 901 N. Trade Street Winston Salem, NC 27101 Junior / Open / Masters Prizes for Top 3 in each Division Information about the event: A...
Liquidated Damages in Contracts: Effective But Tricky
If you have some experience with contracts, you’ve likely heard the phrase “liquidated damages.” While this term might sound mysterious to many people, the concept is relatively easy to understand. Liquidated damages are basically an agreed-upon amount of money that a...
Hartley Ridge Offers Safe, Affordable Homes for High Point Families
Many North Carolina families struggle to find safe and affordable housing close to jobs, schools and health care. In High Point, dozens of families will now have a home to enjoy for years to come at Hartley Ridge, a new affordable apartment development. Hartley Ridge...
Constructive Eviction: When a Tenant Is “Forced” to Leave
Imagine that you are a landlord and your tenant vacates the leased property in the middle of the lease period and stops paying rent. You might assume that you have an iron-clad legal case against the tenant for breaching the lease. However, if an allegation of...
Blanco Tackabery Accepts Award From Attorney General
The champions of the 2019 Legal Feeding Frenzy were recognized on Friday, April 26, at the N.C. Bar Center in Cary. N.C. Attorney General Josh Stein, honorary chair and a member of the NCBA, presented the awards. Blanco Tackabery of Winston-Salem was the champion for...
Seven Common Legal Pitfalls of Owning a Business And the Proven Ways to Prevent Them – Pitfall #6
Owning a business is exciting at times, frustrating at others, but always demanding. There are so many decisions to make on a daily basis, and often, as a business owner, you not only have to make the decisions, but must also roll up your sleeves to make those...