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Seth Blum, of Kurtz & Blum, has been selected to the 2021 list as a member of the Nation’s Top OnePercent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. NADC is an organization dedicated topromoting the highest standards of legal excellence. Its mission is to objectively recognize theattorneys who elevate the…
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that intentional tax evasion and unintentional errors results in approximately $458 billion in lost revenue annually. To combat this, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has increased prosecution and penalties for those accused of failing to file a tax return, making a false…
If you think you may be under investigation by the police, there are several signs you can watch for that could indicate your hunch is correct. It is important to remember that you have rights, including the right to representation, the right to remain silent, and the right to avoid…
If you are considering retaining a lawyer for your divorce, the cost might be one of your biggest concerns. At Kurtz & Blum, PLLC, our divorce attorneys get a lot of questions from clients regarding this. We are happy to discuss this with you in detail during your initial consultation, so…
People shouldn’t be forever haunted by their past mistakes. That’s why North Carolina recently passed the Second Chance Act into law. The Second Chance Act lets people petition to have certain criminal charges expunged from their records. The attorneys at Kurtz & Blum, PLLC, can help you file a petition…
Since the country shut down, many folks have been stuck at home with an empty schedule and nothing but free time. Some are addressing long-ignored fix-it projects. Others are reading through the books piled on their nightstands. I have been doing a lot more cooking than usual. Several people who…
In this odd time of quarantine and stay-at-home orders, the government has exercised extraordinary power for the extraordinary circumstances. At first, orders to stay away from one another were voluntary. Now, though, in many places, they have the force of law. The police are empowered to arrest people who gather…
For Immediate Release The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Seth Blum of Kurtz & Blum in Raleigh has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in North Carolina, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills…
Concerned About Coronavirus? We’re Able to Speak with You 24/7! Update: As of 4 p.m. ET on Friday, June 19th, masks are required when meeting in-person or within our offices. We all have a duty to keep ourselves, our families, our neighbors, and our communities safe right now. This means…
While she was asleep, her ex-boyfriend stood silent ─ observing her quietly at the foot of her bed. Without her knowledge, he had broken into her house and violated her privacy, personal space, and more. When she awoke to find him looming over her, she recalled later in court, he…
