Pro Bono In Action
Winston Attorneys Secure Decisive Win in Parental Rights Case
Pro Bono In Action
Winston Attorneys Secure Decisive Win in Parental Rights Case
December 28, 2020
Winston & Strawn Partner Jack Cobb recently secured a decisive win that ensured that two children were removed from their birth parents’ care after suffering extreme physical abuse and neglect. Both parents appealed the trial court’s decision to terminate their parental rights to the North Carolina Supreme Court, and Jack and Kevin represented the children as guardian ad litem on appeal.
Ultimately, in a 29-page opinion, the North Carolina Supreme Court ruled for the children on all issues on appeal and affirmed the lower court decision.
“These children were forced to suffer unimaginable neglect and abuse. They deserve a better life, and I am glad that the N.C. Supreme Court finally has given these children some finality to allow them to move on from this horrific chapter,” a former Associate said.