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Year: 2017

You’ve heard of driving under the influence and driving while impaired – but if you’re under the age of 21 you may find yourself in need of a DWI attorney...

Are you in a same-sex marriage and considering a divorce? Do you plan on seeking child custody of a child or children that resulted from a same-sex marriage? As you...

If you’ve ever seen Friends, you might remember Ross trying to get his Vegas wedding to Rachel annulled because he didn’t want to admit he was getting divorced again. While...

Imagine this scenario: while driving around Raleigh, a police officer pulls you over and asks for your license. He questions you and perhaps issues a traffic ticket – and then...

If you are dealing with a family law issue, such as filing for divorce, trying to catch a cheating spouse, fighting over child custody or the like, there maybe times...

You are driving down the road and all of a sudden, there is a backup of cars. It looks strange to you because it is late in the night and...

While many people think that police officers seldom run afoul of the law, the reality is that they are simply regular folks just like you and I. But, one advantage...

Breaking News! DMV to start charging you for hearings to get license back The North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles released its proposed rules on September 1, 2017. These rules...

Joseph Sledge was convicted of a double murder in 1978. He was cleared in 2015, after evidence that should have helped him was found on a forgotten shelf. In 2020,...

When you think about custody after a divorce, your mind probably goes straight to the kids. However, for many couples, the family doesn’t just include children, it also includes pets....

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Meet Our Attorneys

Raleigh’s Trusted Legal Advocates

Every case is unique, and so is every attorney. At Kurtz & Blum, our team of Raleigh-based attorneys brings decades of combined experience in criminal defense, traffic offenses, and family law. Each attorney has a distinct approach to legal representation, whether you need a skilled litigator to fight for you in court or a strategic negotiator to resolve a family law matter.

We know that hiring a lawyer can feel overwhelming—especially if it’s your first time dealing with legal issues. That’s why our entire legal team works together to ensure you get the right attorney for your case, based on your specific legal needs.

And what makes our team even more special? Our paw-torney at law – Augie. Known around Raleigh as the “Law Dog,” Augie takes a team-based approach to every case, ensuring justice is always served with a side of belly rubs. Whether he’s offering comfort during tough cases or greeting clients with a wagging tail, Augie brings warmth, loyalty, and a touch of fun to our practice.

Seth Blum

Seth A. Blum

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Howard Kurtz

Howard A. Kurtz

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Colby Berry

Colby Berry

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Rudy Benitez

Rudy J. Benitez

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Will Shuford

Will Shuford

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