Rusty DeMent included in the Business North Carolina Legal Elite 2019

DeMent Askew Johnson & Marshall is pleased to announce that Russell (Rusty) DeMent III has been included in the Business North Carolina Legal Elite 2019. Russell W. “Rusty” DeMent III is a seasoned criminal trial attorney that has more than two decades of experience in the courtroom.  He is recognized as an AV Preeminent Peer…

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Russell 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…

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Final 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…

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North 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…

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