The Law Group

WARNING: If you have failed to appear for jury service, you cannot be fined or arrested by telephone or email. Any phone call or email stating that a warrant has been issued for your arrest due to not reporting for jury service is a SCAM. Court and/or law enforcement officials do not contact the public requesting sensitive financial information or payment to avoid arrest. https://buff.ly/ftsP97o

I’ve received a lot of questions recently about the upcoming property tax changes in Wilmington. In this video, I break down the process, what it means for you, and where I stand. Hope you find this helpful. (Note: Apologies for my voice. Pollen respects no one.)

On March 18, 1963, the Supreme Court of the United States held that the Sixth Amendment’s guarantee of counsel is a fundamental right essential to a fair trial. Happy National Public Defense Day!

“It means a lot when a chief justice comes to town to say thank you.” ~ Columbus County Clerk of Court Jess Hill. Read more about Chief Justice Paul Newby's recent visit to Columbus County in @NRnews_Nc here: https://buff.ly/axTxAPs

#NHCgov Commissioners joined Amazon leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the company's largest robotics fulfillment center in the state. Located on U.S. 421, the facility will bring more than 1,000 new jobs and drive significant economic growth in southeastern North Carolina.

We are thrilled to announce that Dane Scalise, New Hanover County Commissioner and member of the Wilmington Urban Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, will be delivering the opening remarks at our 2025 ITS Carolinas Annual Meeting! Dane's extensive experience and dedication to smart transportation solutions make him the perfect speaker to kick off our event. Join us in Wilmington, NC, as we explore innovative technologies and strategies to enhance transportation systems across the Carolinas. Looking forward to an inspiring and productive conference! https://lnkd.in/gjnk8pRE

As New Hanover County Commissioner, I advocate for our County and its citizens at every available opportunity and to every possible elected figure at the local, state, and federal levels. That's a big part of my job, and I take that responsibility very seriously. To that end, I just returned from conducting such advocacy in Washington, D.C., alongside a bipartisan group of my fellow Commissioners. We spoke to Senator Ted Budd, Senator Thom Tillis, and Representative David Rouzer about some the kitchen table issues our County is facing, including those related to beach nourishment, disaster aid, clean water, preservation of green space (e.g., the western bank of the Cape Fear River), and, yes, funding for the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge replacement. Because there has been a lot of discussion and concern locally about the CFMB replacement funding "being paused," I want to specifically report that both Senators Budd and Tillis made clear that they sincerely believed that the previously announced $242 million dollar grant was not in danger of being rescinded. They described the pause as a normal occurrence when administrations change. There is a review process in place, but worthy projects such as the CFMB replacement are not in the proverbial crosshairs. They assured us, along with Rep. Rouzer, that they are fully committed to protecting this source of funding for this critical piece of future infrastructure. And, further to that point, they were receptive when I explained that even further funding should be provided if at all possible. Thank you to our federal representatives for taking the time to meet with me and my colleagues. And thank you for recognizing how important NHC is to both our great state and nation.

Best of luck to all our NC teams playing in the ACC Women's Championships in Greensboro! Let’s go Blue Devils, Tar Heels, and Wolfpack! Bring that crown home where it belongs.

March 2 – March 8 is #SevereWeatherPreparednessWeek in North Carolina. From icy snow days to deadly hurricanes, learn more about being prepared for whatever dangerous weather may come your way: https://buff.ly/3ZImuYJ @NWSRaleigh (And remember to follow NCCourts social media for changes to courthouse business hours during extreme weather situations)

A big thanks to our #CampbellLaw #NC Court of Appeals alumni for holding two oral arguments at the law school today! Now that’s #leadingwithpurpose????!