Melissa Tulis Smith

Working Effectively With Pro Se Parties: Practical Guidance for Attorneys

Established case law tells us that pro se litigants are held to the same standards as represented parties. In practice, however, that principle does not…

My Vision for the Litigation Section in the 2025-2026 Bar Year

It is with great gratitude and enthusiasm that I step into the role of Chair of the Litigation Section of the North Carolina Bar Association for the 2025-2026…