Bain & McRae, LLP

Bain & McRae, LLP Attorneys at Law in Harnett County, North Carolina

Bain & McRae’s Annual End-of-Year Celebration. We are a little late on posting, but we hope you all enjoyed the holiday...
01/08/2025

Bain & McRae’s Annual End-of-Year Celebration. We are a little late on posting, but we hope you all enjoyed the holidays and had a successful 2024. Onwards to 2025!

We are thrilled to announce that Brian Taylor was named One to Watch® by Best Lawyers® for 2025 in the field of Personal...
08/22/2024

We are thrilled to announce that Brian Taylor was named One to Watch® by Best Lawyers® for 2025 in the field of Personal Injury Litigation. This is the third year in a row Brian has received this honor.

The Damages Series - Installment # 1What Are Damages?Damages are the measure of compensation that may be recovered in t...
02/04/2024

The Damages Series - Installment # 1

What Are Damages?

Damages are the measure of compensation that may be recovered in the courts by any person who has suffered a loss or injury through the unlawful act or omission or negligence of another. In simpler words, it’s the amount of money a person is entitled to if they are successful in a lawsuit against another.

Damages are the main reason why lawsuits are initiated in the first place. A person thinks they are entitled to money from someone else, so the person sues the other person.

While it may seem like a simple concept, the determination of the damages that a person is entitled to is a critical and sometimes difficult task of a lawyer. The task of determining damages differs dramatically based on the type of case.

For a personal injury case, such as a car accident, a lawyer will look at medical treatment expenses, potential future medical treatment expenses, lost wages, impact of the injury on ability to live a full life, and the always mysterious pain and suffering. The lawyer’s damages determination will be a guiding star for each and every decision the lawyer will make in the case, such as whether to accept a settlement or to push forward towards trial.

For other cases, the damages determination is more exact. In a breach of contract case, a court will often award damages based on the contract itself. Breach of contract cases can however become much more complicated when a party alleges that it suffered additional damages beyond the contract itself as a consequence of the breach.

Damages are so important that we feel it merits several posts to explain in more depth. After all, damages are considered as a part of every decision a trial lawyer makes. Please tune in for further posts.

Bain & McRae handles a wide variety of personal injury claims. Just in 2023, Bain & McRae handled and resolved multiple...
01/19/2024

Bain & McRae handles a wide variety of personal injury claims. Just in 2023, Bain & McRae handled and resolved multiple automobile accident cases, premises liability cases, workers’ compensation claims, and even civil matters involving assault and battery.

Bain & McRae has experienced personal injury attorneys who will personally interact with their clients. We are happy to speak with potential clients about their personal injury claims. Consultations for personal injury claims are free of charge.

Merry Christmas from Bain & McRae, LLP
12/23/2023

Merry Christmas from Bain & McRae, LLP

Brian Taylor was selected for inclusion in the fourth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for the field of...
08/18/2023

Brian Taylor was selected for inclusion in the fourth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America for the field of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. The selection process is based on votes received by other lawyers in the field. Brian has been selected for this honor back to back years.

Bain & McRae, LLP was recently honored as one of the best law firms in Harnett County in the Dunn Daily Record's Best of...
08/18/2023

Bain & McRae, LLP was recently honored as one of the best law firms in Harnett County in the Dunn Daily Record's Best of Harnett Edition. Laura James was honored as one of the best paralegals. Congratulations to Laura!!

Very rarely do parties to a contract enter into that contract with the thought that they will end up in court later down...
06/16/2023

Very rarely do parties to a contract enter into that contract with the thought that they will end up in court later down the road. For that reason, parties often rely on oral “handshake” type agreements with very little specificity as to the terms. Not only are the terms of these contracts difficult to prove, they often leave out valuable cost-saving measures if you have to resort to litigation.

Verbal contracts are especially common between parties with some sort of non-business relationship or parties that have done business together in the past. Unfortunately, we have also seen verbal contracts between parties with no previous relationship valued at well $100,000. It is a risky business practice to engage in these type of agreements.

Written contracts, signed and dated by both parties, can be a saving grace. It is very important to put significant thought into these agreements, especially if you will be using these form agreements for multiple customers. That would include contracts for services, such as for construction. Future posts will discuss exactly what terms need to be included in those contracts.

We are always willing to speak to clients about their contracts should there be any questions. Dealing with your contracts now could save major headaches down the road.

Brian is an associate attorney with Bain & McRae, LLP. Brian was born and raised in Lillington, North Carolina and has ...
04/26/2023

Brian is an associate attorney with Bain & McRae, LLP. Brian was born and raised in Lillington, North Carolina and has come back to his hometown to practice law. Brian graduated from Campbell Law School in 2020 and finished 10th in his class of 136. Brian completed undergraduate degrees at North Carolina State University and Campbell University where he was a student-athlete.

Brian has gained an extensive amount of experience in civil litigation during his three years of practice. Brian enjoys taking on difficult civil matters and resolving them in his clients' favor. Brian was recognized in 2023 as One to Watch by Best Lawyers in the field of Personal Injury Litigation.

Brian is newly married to his wife Reagan. Brian and Reagan reside in Lillington and can often be seen walking around town with their dogs Buster and Oliver.

David is a partner with Bain & McRae, LLP. David has been practicing law with Bain & McRae, LLP since he graduated from...
04/26/2023

David is a partner with Bain & McRae, LLP. David has been practicing law with Bain & McRae, LLP since he graduated from Campbell Law School in 1989. David obtained his undergraduate degrees from Lees-McRae College and East Carolina University.

David's practice areas include real estate, criminal law, estate and probate matters, traffic matters, and civil litigation. David is well-known and well-respected in the community for his nearly 35 years of service.

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Lillington, NC
27546

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