The Law Office of E.M. Bartholomew II

02/23/2026

Have you ever wondered what a Domestic Violence Protective Order is and how it works in North Carolina?

A Domestic Violence Protective Order is an order of the court that is entered ex parte. Ex parte simply means without the other party present. When a person is a victim of domestic violence, whether that be physical, mental, emotional, or financial abuse, a person can go down to either the courthouse or the magistrate's office and swear out a Complaint for Domestic Violence.

If you do this ALONE and without representation, you MUST put all the relevant facts regarding these issues directly into the complaint. If you fail to put everything that is relevant, you may not be able to move forward on those issues in court.

From there, a judge or a magistrate will hear your complaint in open court or in front of the magistrate and you will have to tell that person why you should get an order. If that person agrees, then an order will be entered on your behalf. From there, the paperwork needs to be served on your former partner. Once it is served, then a whole new process begins.

The main protection that you can receive is one year of protection via not having to talk or be around the party who harmed you. There are other things that could occur, as well.

If you have been harmed by your partner, don't hesitate to reach out. We would love to help you, or, if you have been accused of harming your partner, reach out, we would be happy to hear about your issues and see how we can help to defend you.

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02/08/2026

It's been a fast and furious start to 2026 over here at Ascendo Legal.

In January, we had 5 trials. Of the 5, 4 were outright wins and one was a partial win. The client in the 5th case was found responsible for the action stated, however, an order to stop doing that thing was only entered for 6 months when it could have been a year.

We stand with our friends in the immigrant community and will continue to help all who are in need.

If you need a lawyer, give us a call!

02/06/2026

If you are a current or former client of our office from Brandol, please ignore that email. We will take precautions to secure our digital footprint.

Thank you!

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01/26/2026

If you have court with me in Franklin County tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27, Court has been cancelled. We will get you new dates shortly.

For those of you with superior court cases, those MAY still happen this week, but stay in touch with the office.

01/23/2026

As we prepare for snow/icemageddon 2026, please remember your neighbors that are struggling. If you have a spare blanket, donate it.

This February our office will be collecting donations of new and gently used jackets and blankets and new hats and gloves. We will also be collecting food for our hungry friends and donating that food to local food banks. Help us help others.

01/16/2026

Here at Ascendo Legal, we have a passion for compassion. We will meet you where you are and do our best to get the best result possible for your case.

12/13/2025

At the close of business on the 18th of this month, we will be closing for a much needed break to celebrate the birth of Jesus with our families. We will return on Monday, December 28. We will still be available by email and text during this time. We are also still collectinf food for anyone who is hungry.

11/20/2025

In these times of uncertainty, if you or someone you know is detained, lawfully or unlawfully, simply because of their heritage, it can be incredibly difficult to secure legal representation quickly. One of the biggest challenges is providing an attorney with the necessary information after someone has already been detained.

To help with this, our friends at Raleigh Immigration offer a valuable service. For a small fee, they will securely maintain all the documents and information needed so that you or your loved one can be represented immediately upon notice of detention.

Be safe. Stay vigilant. Love one another. Protect each other.

En estos tiempos de incertidumbre, si usted o alguien que conoce es detenido, legal o ilegalmente, simplemente por su origen, puede ser muy difícil obtener representación legal rápida. Uno de los mayores desafíos es proporcionar al abogado la información necesaria después de que la persona ya ha sido detenida.

Para ayudar con esto, nuestros amigos de Raleigh Immigration ofrecen un servicio muy valioso. Por una pequeña tarifa, ellos conservarán de forma segura todos los documentos y la información necesarios para que usted o su ser querido puedan recibir representación inmediata en cuanto se notifique la detención.

Cuídense. Manténganse atentos. Ámense unos a otros. Protéjanse.

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11/19/2025

As many of you know, my main business is being an attorney. I represent people charged with crimes, people who have been injured, people who are going through trauma because of the breakup of a family, amd people who are planning what happens after they leave this earth.

I represent people from all different walks of life: from multimillion dollar business owners to those who are homeless and struggling to survive. From those full of hope and love to those you feel like life isn't worth living anymore. From those struggling in the throes of addiction and self-harm to those who have conquered these demons. And a myriad of other folks.

We represent people who are young and old; well experienced in life and naive; who are judgmental and who have been judged; innocent and guilty; loved and hated.

But ultimately, who we represent are people. Flawed, imperfect, hurting, scared, desperate people. People on the top of the world and people down in the dumps of life. And we treat them all the same. Why? Because they are people and we are all humans. A person does not lose his or her humanity based on their circumstances, their charges, their past, their skin tone, their sexuality, their creed or religion, or any other reason. People are and always will be people.

We love them for who they are. Sometimes that is challenging and I'm sure they don't always like what I have to say because I'm not the lawyer who will tell you it's going to be OK if I know it won't be. I'm going to be real and honest with you from the moment a consultation is scheduled until the day the case is closed, I and my staff will be honest with you. If we make a mistake, we will own it. If we have good news, we will tell you. If we have bad news, you'll know it. Why? Not only is that my duty, but it's part of being human. You are paying me your hard earned money. The least I can do is be honest with you the entire time.

This job can beat you down from time to time, but I remember that, at the end of the day, my job is to love all my clients as Jesus loves me and treat them like that even if it's hard, inconvenient, or painful for me. They deserve it. Why? Because they are humans. They have emotions. They are scared and pained.

Ultimately, I view my job as a liaison between the law and love. If we all loved each other a little more, the ugly in this world could dissipate nearly immediately. It isn't hard to be kind. It isn't hard to be compassionate. It isn't hard to love someone. Do it. Carry it with you. Put it into practice.

I challenge each of you to love your neighbor today more than you did yesterday. It doesn't have to be a grand gesture. It can be as simple as saying hello to someone or sharing a smile. It can be as complex as a long conversation. Just love one another. Then carry it forward into your business or work world. The world will change and we can be that change.

This isn't idealistic; it's honest. Love and it will be returned.

That's my challenge to you.

11/17/2025

With the spirit of giving being high in the air, I am pleased to announce that we have alrwady given out all 5 of the $100.00 gift cards to Food Lion.

Thanks to some very generous donations, we are able to purchase some more of these gift cards and will have 5 more available this afternoon at my office.

Please keep the donations coming. Again, all of the donation money will go towards Care and Share unless a person specifies that their donation is to go towards grocery cards.

I love all of you and am proud to call you my friends and neighbors. Let's keep it up and keep helping those who are struggling this year.

No one ever deserves to be hungry.

11/15/2025

Are you or someone you know struggling to put food on the table for your family?

My staff and I would like to offer you an opportunity to help fill those shelves just a little bit. We will have 5 $100 gift cards to Food Lion available for anyone who needs them at my office located at 203 Court Street Louisburg, NC starting on Monday November 17, 2025.

I will be replenishing and purchasing more if these gift cards when they run out. To claim one for yourself, message us here or have the person or family that needs it message me here or at 9198537467.

Just as a reminder, if you are able to help our friends and neighbors who are struggling to find food, my office is still collecting food for local food banks. We also are collecting funds for Care and Share and will donate every penny donated and we will match that donation up to $750.00. Please donate what you can. No one deserves to be hungry.

Matthew 25: 35-40

10/31/2025

This November, we are collecting food and monetary donations to support our friends and neighbors who cannot support themselves. Please give as generously as you can. All monetary donations will go to Care and Share prior to Thanksgiving.

Help Ascendo Legal help the community this fall.