Mark Hayes

I don't know how many law firm webpages I've read where the lawyers tout their absolute relentlessness. "I'll fight for you!" "When you need a...

An old law schools classmate of mine, and current criminal defense attorney, has recently begun a criminal law podcast. Her first episode...

I appeared for another oral argument recently, and it was my second in two weeks. That's relatively unusual in the appellate world; very few cases...

What does it look like when a case has oral arguments? Take a look at this recent argument by this firm at the N.C. Supreme Court: Oral Arguments...

In Part I, I laid out the arguments for the election of judges. Today I take the other side, arguing for the appointment of judges. Appointing...

As election season approaches, many people do not think about the races below the one for President. Yet in North Carolina we elect our judges, and...

Facing accusations of domestic violence is a harrowing experience, particularly if you are innocent. The weight of such allegations can be...

Appeals involves strict procedural rules, adherence to deadlines, and a thorough understanding of appellate law. Further, each state has its own set...

This past week, the North Carolina Advocates for Justice held their annual convention in Wilmington, and I was in attendance. Some might wonder why...