Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  An attorney can help you with initial child support determinations and with modifications of existing agreements or court orders.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  As a parent who is going through a divorce, you want to ensure that you continue a healthy relationship with your child and have input in important decisions about the child’s education, medical care, and other matters. An attorney can help you to hold on to these child custody rights.
• Adoption
• Spousal Support
  It’s worth noting that all of these factors can also be considered in determining spousal support (or alimony) payments. But that is a separate matter from the basics of property division.

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Matters and procedures of criminal law are immensely complicated. With so much at stake, hiring capable legal professionals to defend you is paramount. Our experienced team at Strickland Agner Pittman is ready to provide you with aggressive criminal defense representation and will fight to secure the best possible outcome.
• DUI/DWI
  Nothing! While it’s important to cooperate with the police (such as taking a required urine or breath test at a DWI stop), you should not say anything to the police, because they might use your own words to incriminate you later if you confess. Before speaking to the police, first consult your lawyer about what you should and should not say.
• Wrongful Death
  This is why it is so important to know that you can always call on the experienced wrongful death attorneys at Strickland Agner Pittman to help you in your time of need. Our team of Goldsboro wrongful death attorneys is here to assist in securing the compensation you deserve for a loved one’s unpredicted and unnecessary death in North Carolina through appropriate legal action. With years of experience and a history of successful results, we know what to do and how to do it in the legal arena in these vital cases.
• Traffic Violations
• Burglary
• Misdemeanors
  He opened his own law practice in 1998 here in Goldsboro concentrating on traffic matters and other misdemeanors in District Court. He is pleased to now be a part of Strickland Agner Pittman. He made this move so that he could have the support and friendship of other attorneys and concentrate on practicing law, and not on managing an office. He handles cases in Wayne, Green, and Duplin Counties and has built his practice on strong repeat business and client referrals. After graduating from undergrad at Lenoir-Rhyne College he went to work for RPS (Roadway Packaging Systems) managing a shipping terminal, then went on to work for Carolina Freight doing pretty much the same thing. He was accepted into Law school just 3 months before Carolina Freight went bankrupt and closed its doors for good. While he gained lots of experience from his time in the transportation industry he has never looked back and certainly does not miss it. Practicing law has been the most rewarding field he could have imagined and he is very grateful to have started his life over so to speak 8 years after college.
• Drug Crimes
• Assault
  Assault and battery injuries. When a criminal act such as assault or battery results in the personal injury of another, the victim may also pursue a civil claim for damages. Even though a criminal case may be filed against the defendant, a civil case is the only way to pursue compensation.
• Murder
• Juvenile Crimes
• Probation Violation
• Arson
• Hit and Run
  Car accidents. Millions of auto accidents occur in the United States every year. They range from drunk driving accidents to rear-end collisions, hit and run accidents, texting while driving crashes, and more, resulting in claims filed against insurance companies and in court. In some cases, victims may need to collect from their own insurance companies through their uninsured motorist or underinsured motorist coverage.

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  He actively practices in both federal and state courts. His practice focuses on employment law, personal injury law, business disputes, and civil rights cases. Eric is active in the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and he is a past chair of its Employment Law section. He was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2014-2019 and to Super Lawyers for 2020-2022.

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
• Wrongful Termination
  Employment Discrimination. Under federal and state law, most North Carolina employers cannot discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age (when 40 or over), sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), or disability (including pregnancy). Discrimination covers most forms of adverse treatment, including wrongful termination, retaliation, sexual harassment, and hostile work environments. If you have been subject to any form of discriminatory treatment at work, our team can fight to hold your employer accountable. We can also assist with cases involving Equal Pay Act violations.
• Employment Discrimination
• Sexual Harassment

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  At Strickland Agner Pittman, our Goldsboro property law attorneys help residents dealing with complex property issues. Property disputes can encompass a wide variety of situations, including landlord-tenant relations, zoning issues, disputes among neighbors, homeowners association disputes, mechanic’s liens, issues with trusts and other banks accounts, and more. Property law also encompasses real estate litigation on both the buyer and seller sides. Due to the complexity of these various laws, seeking the aid of a real estate attorney in Goldsboro, NC is one of the wisest moves you can make.
• Premises Liability
• Eminent Domain
  Property seizure by the government under the power of condemnation or eminent domain is often an unsettling experience. Your condemnation lawyers in Goldsboro, NC are here to walk you through the whole process to protect your right to just compensation and, when possible, negotiate for measures that will lessen the impact of condemnation on the property’s use.
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  What are North Carolina landlord responsibilities? Do tenants have legal protections against landlords? As North Carolina lawyers dealing with property, we have seen many different circumstances play out. Landlord and tenant relationships can be highly complex. There are countless North Carolina laws governing the landlord-tenant relationship, which often leads to confusion about the legal obligations of each party. Strickland Agner Pittman is well-versed in Goldsboro property laws concerning landlord-tenant responsibilities, so rest assured you will be protected.
• Property Damage
  Property damage is not an offense to be taken lightly. Though the damage itself can be done in mere minutes, the effects of damaged property can be devastating to the owner. For assistance in property damage cases, contact the attorneys at Strickland Agner Pittman.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  When you have been injured by someone else’s carelessness, negligence, or recklessness, you may be entitled to compensation under the personal injury laws of North Carolina. Your claim should be pursued by experienced, qualified personal injury lawyers who will seek to recover the highest level of compensation possible for your injuries.
• Medical Malpractice
  Placing yourself under the care of a medical practitioner or any health care provider comes with the expectation that you will receive competent service and treatment. Your care should align with best practices in the provider’s field. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. In today’s society, medical errors and negligence do occur, causing injury and even death in patients. This is called medical malpractice and researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have claimed that it is the third leading cause of death in this country. The term “never event†was coined to describe the type of medical incidents that should never occur; they are negligence-based events that can lead to patient injury and death.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  If you suffer from a medical condition that meets the Social Security Administration’s definition of “disability,†you may be eligible to receive monthly benefits payments called Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. They are also called SSD or SSDI benefits. These funds can play a major role in your life if your condition keeps you from working for a living.
• Dog Bites
  Being attacked by a dog can be a traumatic experience, especially for children and the elderly. These attacks can also result in serious injuries and, in the worst cases, even fatalities. Most dog owners will insist that their pet is not dangerous nor given to aggression. However, any dog, especially if provoked, can resort to attacking humans. Dog bites and even dog mauling have been reported in the press.
• Slip and Fall Injury
  At Strickland Agner Pittman, we provide dedicated representation to those who have been seriously injured in such falls. Our team works through thorough investigative efforts, meticulous claims preparation, honed negotiation skills, and in the courtroom to help clients secure maximum compensation for injuries and losses created by unsafe premises conditions. Slip and fall injury claims can be difficult and complex which is why you will need the professional experience we offer in determining if you have a valid claim and, if so, in pursuing it through legal action.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Many people believe that estate planning is only for those who own a significant amount of assets or have serious medical issues. This simply is not true. No matter the status of your health or wealth, you and your loved ones will ultimately benefit if you engage in estate planning.
• Wills
  We believe in working closely with our clients and providing the highly personalized attention they deserve. Contact us today to learn more about the will and estate services we can provide to you and your family.
• Trusts
  Trusts: A living trust, in particular, can allow you to stay in charge of your assets and benefit from them while, at the same time, establishing a trustee to assume control of the fund and follow your instructions in the event you become incapacitated or die. A trust can provide for children or grandchildren. For instance, many people establish a trust fund to pay for a loved one’s future education.
• Power of Attorney
  Your financial and health care wishes are carried out. You can put a plan in place that gives power of attorney to someone you trust. This person can make decisions about your finances and medical care when your physical and/or mental condition prevents you from doing so.

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy