Moretz Law Group, P.A.

05/24/2026

Strange but true! A Moretz Law Group client was JAILED briefly over the weeked for accidentially letting their workers' comp insurance expire! Usually failure to maintain WC insurance is something handled summarily through the NC Industrial Commission. In this case, the client missed the notices mailed to them by the IC and unfortunately also mis-calendared the court date which resulted when the IC filed misdemeanor charges. They've got their insuance in place, but now they still have to deal with the failure to appear, which is a separate charge and resulted in the brief jail visit when they were pulled over for a routine traffic stop. All employers with 3 or more employees are REQUIRED to maintain IC insurance, and just because you might claim someone is an independent contractor doesn't mean they don't count toward the 3-employee minimum. Don't let a small mistake spiral - keep that WC insurance up to date! If you have true independent contractors, have them sign a contract so you have support for your position. Contact us if we can help.

Public Information for Citizens of North Carolina

05/18/2026

This is great reminder. Especially as our population is aging, these issues will affect more and more of us. Let us know if we can assist you with your estate plan - we always work closely with your CPA and other financial advisors in doing so. 

When a husband or wife dies, the surviving spouse may eventually face a higher income tax bill. Why? Filing status shifts from married filing jointly to single or head of household, triggering higher tax rates at lower income levels. So, if income remains relatively steady, the survivor can be pushed into a higher bracket. In addition, required minimum distributions from retirement accounts can increase taxable income. Careful evaluation of spousal IRA rollover options based on age and cash-flow needs may help. But the right approach depends on each individual’s circumstances and goals. Contact our firm for guidance on planning for this difficult challenge.

05/18/2026

Today all our new cyber security software became fully operational. Due to the increased risk of cyber crime we had See the Matrix, (STM) do a full security analysis and have now upgraded all of our systems to keep our clients’ data more secure. It has been a good bit of expense and quite a bit of a learning curve but we certainly are sleeping easier. ✅

05/13/2026

We are privileged to be the Town Attorneys for Granite Quarry and were happy to present a donation to Brittany H Barnhardt - Granite Quarry Mayor to help the town with the ongoing renovations at Civic Park at yesterday’s Town Council meeting.

05/01/2026

We were proud to move Chief Superior Court Judge McGee to admit Ann Sheppard to the practice of law today. Motion granted and oath taken! Welcome to Moretz Law Group Ann Sheppard!

04/29/2026

Price reduction on well-known vineyard

04/29/2026

04/29/2026

Excited to bring a fantastic opportunity to the market in Concord, NC.
We’re offering 31.4 acres of mostly wooded land on Miami Church Road — complete with a serene pond, RL zoning, and access to a WSACC sewer line along Cold Water Creek.
With convenient proximity to Hwy 601 and Hwy 49, this property is ideal for residential development or a private estate.
Offered at $660,000.
If you or your network are exploring land or development opportunities in Cabarrus County, I’m happy to share more details.

04/28/2026

More fun with title work. This one is meaningful for me personally simply because practicing here in Concord and the Charlotte area primarily, I do not get to see the name of Bobby Bracken as the surveyor on properties too often. Right now we have a client buying a property outside of Sanford, my hometown, so I’m reviewing the title work and there I see Mr. Bracken was the surveyor. He was my dad‘s favorite tennis partner and father to my good friend Amy Bracken and her three sisters. I spent many a day causing trouble around their big red house as a kid and have wonderful memories of Bobby and the whole Bracken family. 

04/23/2026

Who says the practice of law has to be boring? At yesterday‘s mediation we discussed the fate of Tyrion Lannister and I also sang a few bars of ”Baby You Can Drive My Car”. 🎶