Guy Crabtree Argues Case Before The North Carolina Court of Appeals

Partner Guy Crabtree recently appeared before the North Carolina Court of Appeals along with Co-Counsel, Douglas Maynard, to argue a case of statewide significance. 

Guy is lead counsel in the case of BSK Enterprises vs. Beroth Oil Company. The case involves the petroleum contamination of BSK’s groundwater caused by leaking underground storage tanks owned by Beroth Oil. Guy and Doug, along with Mark Fogel, tried the case in Winston-Salem last year. The jury returned a verdict for BSK of $1.5 million to clean up the BSK property. The judge reduced the jury award to $108,500.00, the amount the jury determined the BSK property had been reduced in value by the contamination. Guy appealed. The issue to be decided by the court is what is the proper measure of damages in a groundwater contamination case when the cost to clean up the property greatly exceeds the diminished value of the property.  This is a case of first impression in North Carolina. That means this particular issue has not yet been decided by our courts.  

We should have a decision within the next several months.  The decision will impact property owners all over our state. Good luck to Guy, his client and legal team. 

Crabtree, Carpenter & Connolly Announce Firm Recognitions

Durham law firm Crabtree, Carpenter & Connolly, PLLC (CCC) is honored by the recent firm recognitions our lawyers have received from our peers and the business community. 

CCC has been named a Tier 1 firm in the Research Triangle area for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, by US News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2016.  Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor. 

In addition, CCC has been selected as a winner in the Corporate America 2015 M&A Awards for Best Commercial Transactions – North Carolina.  The Corporate America M&A Awards identify and commemorate the successes of prominent professionals across a variety of different fields who are excelling in their industry. All of the awards are handed out solely on merit and are given to commend those most deserving for their exceptional service over the last 12 months. 

Welcome Diego!

Please welcome Diego Cervantes, a sophomore at Durham School for the Arts, who recently joined our firm as in intern through Partners for Youth Opportunities. The organization partners with the community to provide Durham youth with opportunities through mentoring, employment and educational support.  

When Mal King volunteered Crabtree, Carpenter & Connolly to sponsor a student, he learned about Diego’s interest in working in a law firm.  Diego now comes in four days a week and is learning a lot about the law practice every day.  “He is a hard worker and we are excited to have him as part of our family,” said Angie Elliott, Paralegal and Office Manager.  

Crabtree, Carpenter & Connolly Announce Recognitions

Durham law firm Crabtree Carpenter & Connolly, PLLC is honored by the recent recognition our lawyers have received from our peers and the business community.

Charles F. Carpenter

Guy W. Crabtree

Guy W. Crabtree was recently selected by his peers to be included in Best Lawyers in America 2015 in the field of Personal Injury Litigation. Mr. Crabtree has been included in Best Lawyers each year since 2005.

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Corporate Counsel magazine has called Best Lawyers “the most respected referral list of attorneys in practice.”

In addition, Charles F. Carpenter and Guy W. Crabtree have also recently received the highest rating available from Martindale-Hubbell, the leading independent attorney rating organization. An AV Preeminent Rating signifies that the lawyer has reached the heights of professional excellence, and is recognized for the highest levels of legal ability and integrity. Mr. Carpenter and Mr. Crabtree both have an AV Preeminent Rating.

Crabtree, Carpenter & Connolly, PLLC provides innovative and effective legal representation to injured individuals as trial lawyers in personal injury and wrongful death cases involving automobile accidents and medical malpractice. They are also trial lawyers who represent families and provide legal expertise to individuals and companies in commercial and business disputes, and to property owners whose property has been contaminated by toxic chemicals in their groundwater. 

Attorney at Law Magazine's Law Firm of the Month

We are excited to be featured as Law Firm of the Month in the latest edition of Attorney at Law Magazine North Carolina Triangle Edition.

"One ingredient in a kettle by itself is okay but when you add lots of ingredients and stir them all together you've got a pretty tasty stew," said Durham Attorney Charlie Carpenter, referencing the formation of Crabtree, Carpenter & Connolly, PLLC.

Hear more from Charlie Carpenter, Guy Crabtree, Ryan Connolly, Mal King, and Tracy Lischer by reading the full story...

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Congratulations, Mal King!

Mal King

“Working out is a part of my every day routine,” said Mal King, attorney at CCC.  Last year Mal was in the Top Ten Users of the Lakewood YMCA in Durham, and this year they gave him a “Frequency of Use Award”. He essentially goes to the Y every weekday morning and works out before he comes into the office as well as sometimes on Saturday. “I don’t think that it’s a superlative award, just a Creature of Habit recognition,” said Mal.  

You are an inspiration to all of us, Mal!