Our Business is Taking Care of your Business. North Carolina Civil Litigators and Business Lawyers. Since 1983, the attorneys at the law firm Howard Stallings have utilized their diverse experience to provide excellent legal counsel to individuals and businesses in cases involving Bankruptcy, Debtor/Creditor Representation, Business Transactions, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Condemnation and Eminent Domain, Contract Law, Employment Law, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer, and Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. Our skilled attorneys take the time to get to know you and your needs. At Howard Stallings we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest level of ethical standards and client service.