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Russell W. DeMent III has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
Russell W. DeMent III has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2019 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©publication for his work in Criminal Defense – General Practice. “I am honored to be included in The Best Lawyers in America©for 2019 in the field of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Being chosen…
Read MoreRussell W. DeMent III selected for 2018 “Best Lawyers in America” publication
DeMent Askew partner Russell W. DeMent III has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2018 “Best Lawyers in America” publication. DeMent received the designation for Criminal Defense: General Practice. “I am honored to be included in The Best Lawyers in America© for 2018 in the field of Criminal Defense: General Practice, and…
Read MoreFinal passing of the torch…
Growing up I knew I wanted to be like my father. As a small boy, I didn’t know what it meant to be a lawyer, but I knew my father was very good at what he did and commanded the respect of those around him. As I grew to understand what it meant to practice…
Read MoreEstate of Elderly Mother of Three That Suffered Through Negligent Care at a Nursing Home Resulting in Death Receives Large Confidential Settlement
The deceased was a resident of a North Carolina nursing home. She had recently been sent to a local hospital for an unrelated illness and was recovering well from this prior illness. During this recovery period, she developed an ulcerous wound in and around her sacrum. The nursing home staff failed to timely detect the…
Read MoreNorth Carolina Crime Lab Firearms Examiner Wins 9 Million Dollar Verdict in 3 ½ Week Long Libel Jury Trial Against the News and Observer
9 Million Dollar Verdict is Top Verdict in North Carolina for 2016 as Reported by Lawyers Weekly! Attorney: James Johnson, Dement Askew Date of Verdict: October 2016 In 2006, North Carolina expert firearms examiner Beth Desmond was asked to examine some bullet fragments and shell casings from a homicide crime scene. The incident occurred in…
Read MoreLong-time Sales Associate at Plumbing and HVAC Supply Company Receives Confidential Settlement as a Result of Medical Malpractice
DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall’s client was in his yard filling a birdfeeder with birdseed when he fell and twisted his left leg in an awkward position. He immediately heard a crack and saw that his left ankle was turned in an awkward position. His wife called 911. EMS arrived and transported him to a…
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