Young Moore Welcomes John N. Hutson, Jr.
Young Moore and Henderson is pleased to announce that John N. Hutson, Jr. has joined the firm as a member of the Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Fiduciary Law Team. " John is a great addition to our group of outstanding attorneys who serve the legal needs of our estate planning and business clients. He is known as an effective litigator and is highly respected among his peers. We look forward to working with him," says Young Moore's Managing Partner, David M. Duke. 

John has thirty-four years of experience representing clients and trying cases all over North Carolina and in all three of our State’s federal judicial districts. His primary focus is helping individuals and families who need his litigation experience to navigate estate, trust or guardianship issues. John’s experience representing individuals and families includes helping them resolve the delicate issues relating to the death of a family member, disputes arising out of an estate plan or will contest, and issues relating to the guardianship or care of a parent or child. 

John also works with businesses in evaluating contracts and handling commercial disputes and literally wrote the book on contract law in North Carolina (as the coauthor of the authoritative treatise published by LexisNexis). John’s clients benefit from his innate ability to “issue spot” and resolve difficult contract disputes in an efficient, effective manner. Whether it is a breach of contract problem or a dispute between business partners, he has the ability to negotiate wisely, keeping the client’s best interest in mind.

In cases where negotiation fails or becomes impossible, John is a proven litigator who represents his clients with zeal. His courtroom presence and knowledge of procedure provide him with the skills necessary to defend his clients thoroughly.

Contact John at jnh@youngmoorelaw.com or (919) 782-6860.

The Latest on our Estate Planning, Business, Probate & Fiduciary Law Team
Rudy Ogburn was selected by Best Lawyers® as “Lawyer of the Year” for 2017 in Trusts and Estates in the Raleigh Area. He is a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law and a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). Rudy has been named by  North Carolina Super Lawyers® as one of the Top 100 lawyers in North Carolina (2014-2017) and Top 25 lawyers in Raleigh (2015-2017) and by Business North Carolina's Legal Elite in Tax/Estate Planning (2017). 

Nick Fountain recently assisted with the liquidation of a family business in an estate matter including commercial property and related businesses which involved complex valuation issues and family dynamics. He has also been active assisting professionals with workplace and professional issues and was recently recognized by  North Carolina Super Lawyers® (2008-2017) and The Best Lawyers in America© (2008-2017) in the areas of Administrative/Regulatory Law.  He was also named Best Lawyers® 2015 Administrative/Regulatory Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Raleigh.

Alex Atchison, who heads up the firm's Business Law group, is recognized among  Business North Carolina's Legal Elite  in the area of Business (2017). Alex is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law. 

John Hutson has also been recognized in North Carolina Super Lawyers® as one of the Top 100 lawyers in North Carolina (2016) and as one of the Top 25 lawyers in Raleigh (2016). He is listed in  The Best Lawyers in America©  in the field of Litigation-Trusts and Estates (2013-2017) and in Business North Carolina's Legal Elite for Litigation (2010-2017).

Reed Fountain also has experience in cases involving fiduciary litigation including will caveats, trust disputes and claims of breach of fiduciary duty. He has also been active assisting professionals with workplace and professional issues and was recently recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers® (2014-2017) and The Best Lawyers in America© (2015-2017) in the areas of Administrative/Regulatory Law.


Stephen Brown has been particularly busy lately. He has recently assisted three business clients with creation of employee incentive plans and successfully settled two estate dispute matters. 

Chad McCullen  is listed among  Business North Carolina's Legal Elite  in Tax/Estate Planning (2017) and by  North Carolina Super Lawyers®  as a Rising Star (2017) in North Carolina's Legal Community. Chad is also a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law.

Sue Haberberger has recently joined the Board of Meals on Wheels of Wake County. She also serves on the Boards of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Eastern North Carolina and the North Carolina Museum of History Associates. 

Andrew Fletcher joined the firm last December. He is a graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill and the Campbell University Law School. Andrew concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, probate, business law and real estate. 

  About Young Moore
Young Moore and Henderson, P.A. represents clients in a variety of litigation and transactional matters. Firm attorneys have extensive experience in the following areas: administrative law, business law, estates and trusts, estate litigation, healthcare law,  insurance law and regulation,  litigation,  real estate, retail and hospitality, tax-exempt organizations and charitable entities,  trucking & transportation, and  workers’ compensation. 

For more information, call (919) 782-6860.
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