Christina Rivenbark & Associates

09/04/2026

A lot of people leave a crash scene trying to act calm because that is what they have always done. Then the soreness shows up later, the car is still not fixed, and the insurance call feels bigger than expected.

You do not have to solve the whole claim on the shoulder of the road. Start with safety, medical care, photos, and getting the basic facts written down while they are still fresh.

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

Even strangers can't get through her last name. Lucky for everyone, Nelson's got the ending covered.

08/31/2026

Thirty-five years in this community, and we still can’t imagine being anywhere else.

We’ve watched Wilmington and Leland grow up. New faces, new neighborhoods, new businesses on every corner. Through all of it, the same thing has kept us here: the people.

This is a place where folks still wave from the porch. Where your mechanic knows your kids. Where a hard week is a little easier because somebody checks on you.

We’re proud to be a small part of that. Proud to be the local firm whose name you can actually find around town.

Thank you, Cape Fear, for letting us be your neighbors all these years.

08/29/2026

In a wreck while riding in an Uber or Lyft? Who’s responsible isn’t always obvious.

Rideshare made getting around easy, but when there’s a crash, the insurance question gets complicated fast.

Depending on the situation, coverage might come from the driver’s personal policy, the rideshare company’s coverage, or another driver altogether. It often turns on details like whether the app was on and whether the driver had a passenger at the time.

If you were hurt as a passenger, a pedestrian, or another driver in a rideshare crash, don’t assume you’re on your own.

It’s worth getting clear answers about who’s responsible before you accept anything.

08/28/2026

Help us Celebrate Nina Mills 1 year Anniversary!!
We are so thankful you are part of our Team!

08/27/2026

Don’t let your insurance company do this

08/26/2026

The most important person at our firm might be the one who answers the phone.

When you call a law office, you usually reach someone before you ever reach a lawyer. Here, that person matters just as much as anyone with a bar license.

They’re the calm voice when you’re panicking. The one who remembers your name and your case. The one who makes sure you’re not just a number in a stack of files.

We’ve built a team of people who care how your day is going, not just how your case is going. Thirty-five years in, that’s still the thing we’re proudest of.

To our staff across both offices: thank you for the way you treat people. It’s the whole ballgame.

08/24/2026

If your disability claim was denied, take a breath. That’s not always the end of the road.

A lot of people who apply for Social Security disability are turned down the first time. It’s discouraging, and for many folks it feels like a door slamming shut.

Here’s the gentler news: a first denial is often not the final word. There’s an appeals process, and plenty of people who were denied at the start go on to have their cases looked at again.

The paperwork is heavy and the waiting is hard. You don’t have to work through all of it by yourself.

If you’re holding a denial letter and don’t know what comes next, that’s exactly the kind of thing we can help you understand.