Hicks, Preddy, Washburn & Brummitt, PC

09/16/2026

🍂 Fall Is a Good Time to Get Your Affairs in Order 🍂
As the seasons change, it’s a good reminder to make sure your estate plan still reflects your wishes and protects the people who matter most.

Estate planning isn’t just about preparing for the unexpected. A well-prepared plan can help you:
• Decide how your property will be distributed
• Name the people you trust to handle your affairs
• Plan for incapacity through powers of attorney and healthcare documents
• Provide clarity for your family and help avoid unnecessary complications
• Review older documents after major life changes

Whether you need to create your first estate plan or it has simply been a few years since you reviewed your existing documents, fall is a great time to check this important item off your list.
HPWB can help you prepare an estate plan tailored to your needs and your family.

📍 Oxford, North Carolina
🌐 www.hpwblaw.com
📧 [email protected]

Plan today. Protect tomorrow.

09/12/2026

We are always proud to see Oxford receive the recognition it deserves!

Downtown Oxford’s designation as a nationally accredited Main Street America community reflects the continued work to preserve our historic downtown, support local businesses, encourage investment, and keep our community moving forward.

At HPWB, we are especially proud to call Downtown Oxford home. We love being part of a community that continues to grow while preserving the history, character, and small-town charm that make Oxford such a special place.

It’s wonderful to see others recognizing what we already know. Oxford has a lot to be proud of, and its future is bright!

⚖️ Hicks, Preddy, Washburn & Brummitt, P.C.
📍 Proudly located in Downtown Oxford, North Carolina

For a population of 8,000, this town punches above its weight in the culinary department, Southern Living says.

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 We Remember — September 11, 2001

Today, we pause to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the courage and sacrifice of the first responders, service members, and ordinary Americans who answered tragedy with extraordinary bravery.

Twenty-five years later, we remember those who never came home, the families who carry their loss, and all those whose lives were forever changed by that day.

May we never forget the unity, compassion, and resolve shown by our nation in the days that followed.

In remembrance of September 11, 2001. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

09/10/2026

🌶️ Office Closed Friday — NC Hot Sauce Festival 🌶️

HPWB will be closed tomorrow, Friday, September 11, due to the NC Hot Sauce Festival taking place in Downtown Oxford.

Downtown streets will begin closing at 9:00 AM on Friday to allow for festival setup and preparations.

Our office will reopen at our normal time of 8:00 AM on Monday, September 14.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend—and if you're heading downtown, enjoy the festival! 🌶️

09/07/2026

HPWB will be closed TOADY Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.

Labor Day is an opportunity to recognize the hard work and contributions of American workers who have helped build and strengthen our communities. We are especially grateful for our own dedicated staff and for the many hardworking people, families, and businesses we are privileged to serve throughout our community.

We hope everyone enjoys a safe and restful Labor Day weekend!

Our office will reopen for normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8th.

Happy Labor Day from all of us at HPWB! 🇺🇸

09/03/2026

HPWB will be closed Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day. We will reopen on September 8th at 8:00 A.M.

08/28/2026

Early Office Closure Notice

Our office will close today at 3:00 PM and will reopen on Monday morning at 8:00 AM.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable weekend!

08/17/2026

🏅🏅 2026 BEST LAW FIRM AND BEST PLACE TO WORK!!! 🏅🏅

We are incredibly honored to share that our firm has been voted Best Law Firm and Best Place to Work in the 2026 Best of Granville County awards!

To our community and clients: Thank you for recognizing us as Best Law Firm. Your trust, confidence, and support mean more to us than we can say. It is a privilege to serve this community, and we are grateful for every client who places their trust in our team.

To our staff: Being named Best Place to Work belongs to you. Thank you for the professionalism, dedication, teamwork, and care you bring to our firm every day. You are what makes this such a special place to work and such a strong team to serve our clients.

We are deeply grateful to Granville County for both of these honors. Thank you for your support, and congratulations to our entire team!

08/14/2026

📣 WE’RE HIRING!
Hicks, Preddy, Washburn & Brummitt, PC is looking for a full-time Receptionist / Legal Assistant to join our team in Oxford, NC.
We’re seeking someone who is professional, organized, dependable, and detail-oriented with strong communication skills and a positive attitude. This position plays an important role in supporting our attorneys, assisting clients and visitors, and keeping our office running smoothly.

📍 In-office: 135 College Street, Oxford, NC 27565
🕗 Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Legal or professional office experience is preferred, but we also value a willingness to learn and grow with our team.

Interested in building your career with a trusted local law firm? Send your resume to [email protected].

Please share this post with anyone who may be a great fit.

07/25/2026

Starting a business the right way matters.

We’re seeing more and more businesses formed using AI or online filing services that were never set up correctly. While these tools can prepare paperwork, they can’t provide legal advice tailored to your business.

The right entity, a properly drafted Operating Agreement, ownership structure, liability protection, and tax considerations all deserve careful planning.

A few dollars saved today can become a much more expensive problem tomorrow.

If you’re starting a business or aren’t sure your current one was formed correctly we are here to help!