Hannah Sheridan & Cochran, LLP - Attorneys at Law

09/25/2026

Business in Seasons: The Launch — Building a Strong Legal Foundation.

Starting a business involves more than developing a product, finding customers, and opening the doors. Decisions made during formation can affect a business’s owners, financing options, liability exposure, and operations for years to come. Taking the time to establish the proper legal foundation a...

07/02/2026

Construction Project Development: Key Legal and Regulatory Considerations

Construction Project Development: Key Legal and Regulatory Considerations Construction project development involves much more than the physical construction of

06/29/2026

In North Carolina, the construction industry is ever changing, but in many ways, the legal disputes stemming from it remain the same.

Construction projects involve multiple parties, significant financial investments, strict deadlines, and detailed contractual obligations. Even well-planned projects can encounter disagreements that lead to costly disputes. Whether you are a property owner, developer, general contractor, subcontract...

06/12/2026

What Makes a Construction Contract Legally Binding?

Essential Terms for Binding Construction Contracts Construction projects can initially move quickly—sometimes faster than the paperwork. But when disputes arise

06/08/2026

Jared Willis Graduates from Leadership Cary

In the past few weeks Jared Willis became the latest member of our team to graduate from the Leadership Cary program through the Cary Chamber of Commerce. As members of the legal profession we endeavor to connect with and serve our communities inside and outside of the office, and that requires a de...

05/23/2026

Join us in congratulating Nan Hannah on receiving the Evelyn M. Coman Award for Distinguished Service in the Field of Construction Law! 🎉 Read more about the accomplishments and character that earned Nan this honor, including remarks from colleagues Caroline Trautman and David Senter: https://buff.ly/pK9XdNZ.

03/04/2026

Post-Judgment Collections – Supplemental Proceedings: An Overview

Supplemental proceedings in North Carolina provide a statutory mechanism for enforcing a judgment by compelling a judgment debtor to disclose and potentially turn over assets toward satisfying the debt. Under Chapter 1, Article 31 of the North Carolina General Statutes, these proceedings become avai...

01/20/2026

POST-JUDGMENT COLLECTIONS

Obtaining a money judgment, where a court determines a legal liability exists, may only be half the battle. Despite obtaining a judgment, you may find it challenging to collect on it because the debtor has limited assets or income. Seek help from HSC attorneys, who are well-versed in the post-judgme...

12/31/2025

Triangle Commercial Real Estate Slump

As cities continue to regain their momentum following the pandemic, with city center dining and retail spaces moving back toward pre-pandemic growth, it appears the same cannot be said for companies looking to lease commercial office space. With the last ground breaking on an office building being t...

10/30/2025

“Filing” Judgments

“Can You ‘File’ a Judgment?’ That answer is “only in very specific circumstances.” If the opposing party agrees to sign a Confession of Judgment or parties in litigation agree to a Consent Judgment, then it is possible to go directly to a judge with a judgment to be signed by and entered...