A family member needed a to set up a trust and other documents. We had tried some local firms in…read moreLeland, they weren't a good fit for a variety of reasons. We met with Mr. Causey and we're impressed with his knowledge, communication, and willingness to ensure we were fully informed of every detail. His staff (wonderful themselves) drew up the paperwork, revised, kept us up to date and made sure that everything went smoothly. If you need estate planning call Mr. Causey's office for an appointment. It would be a good move on you're part

From the owner: At the Law Office of B. Joseph Causey, Jr., we focus exclusively on estate planning — including…read morewills, trusts, powers of attorney, and probate. As a Brunswick County native born in Southport, Attorney Causey is proud to serve the communities of Southport, Shallotte, Calabash, and the surrounding areas. We offer trusted, professional guidance tailored to your family’s goals, with a commitment to clarity, compassion, and timely service. Whether you're creating a new plan or updating an old one, we make estate planning simple and personal.

If your legal matters can get in line and move at the pace of a "one-attorney law office" then…read moreyou'll be in good hands. If you have an urgent matter, you're likely to be dismissed by their office staff. Four Pillars is a "one-attorney law office" which is what I was told by the "office manager" when she explained they would not assist me with an updated trust certification document. They charged me and my wife over $3,000 for our trust agreement, but couldn't be bothered to open a document, change the dates, send it to a printer, and bill me. Apparently, Ms. Shovelin was "preparing for a month long vacation" and was not available to help me and my wife. Unfortunately, we needed the document within ten days for the title search so we could to complete the sale of our home. The office manger advised me I could schedule a new consultation in October (she knew we needed the document sooner, so that was dismissive and disingenuous) when Ms. Shovelin would return from her vacation or take a referral to a new attorney. When I asked her if she thought it would be more expensive for me to engage a new attorney than it would be if Four Pillars assisted me, she replied, "yes." Finally (and if you've read this far, thanks for "listening"), when I made the mistake of asking if they had no empathy for a a client in need, the office manager made it very clear that I was not a client. I was a former client. So yeah, no empathy. Contrary to the lack of empathy demonstrated by Four Pillars for a former client in need of assistance, we were referred by a friend to another Wilmington based attorney who understood our situation, her reply to the request was, "I can easily prepare the document for no charge, it will take me ten minutes." If you're looking for a competent and caring attorney, check my reviews for information about the Wilmington lawyer who cared enough to stop in the middle of a Friday to help two strangers.

I recently contacted this firm about having a new Will drawn up. The founder and her partner Matt…read moreare most accommodating. And little Barrister is so cute!

Katherine Keaton was very rude & treated us with total disrespect. We chose this firm to do a…read moresimple equity line. She took it upon herself to give us a banking 101 course insinuating that since we were so incompetent that we could lose our home. She is rude & condescending & should not be allowed to treat clients in such manner. I do not recommend this firm or her.

Absolute garbage company. Do not use them. Everone is "sick" anytime you need them. 0 communication.read more

They helped my elderly aunt with a simple will. It was done over Zoom, so no dragging her out,…read morewhich was perfect. Their contact with us has been good and we feel that she is satisfied.

From the owner: Guzhuna is a risk and wealth advisory firm, built on the philosophy that protecting wealth and…read moregrowing it are not separate pursuits. Headquartered in New York and serving clients across the United States and Internationally, we work with business owners, executives, and families whose financial lives require more than capable advice across individual engagements. We offer insurance, investment management, wealth structuring, estate planning, and business advisory as one integrated strategy. Our approach is built from the ground up. Risk is assessed and structured before capital is deployed. Every component of a client's financial life is designed to function as one coherent whole, from the protection of what has been built to the planning of what comes next, and the legacy that follows. We carry no proprietary products and maintain no affiliations that would influence our recommendations. Our only obligation is to the long-term integrity of the financial lives entrusted to us. Independent. Unconflicted. Built to endure.

Estate planning is hard, confusing, and sometimes downright sad. We recently had to quickly update…read morepaperwork after discovering they were very out of date for content, and have it completed prior to a loved one having surgery. Shane Johnson and his staff were awesome! He was very thorough, took his time to make sure that the updates were done according to my loved one's wishes, and was very ethical with his work. He worked overtime, as did his assistant and even his wife to make sure everything was done in time for the surgery. I was beyond impressed. Now that we are no longer in "panic mode" we are going to meet again and see if there are any other changes that would be beneficial for my loved one. I am extremely grateful to Shane Johnson and his staff for their help and special expedited care, and look forward to seeing them again this week.

Shane and his group were a pleasure to work with! No question went unanswered and they made the…read morewhole process a breeze! Love the fact that the finished estate documents are packed nicely in a fireproof binder with everything organized neatly so our son won't have to worry about the process of "know what do I do?" When that day comes!! Thank you Johnson Legal for a seamless process!!

Mr. Fryar recently represented me in a litigation case, and not only was extremely courteous, kind,…read moregenerous, but he also got my case dismissed outright! He is reasonably priced! I spoke with over 30 attorneys On The Phone and 8 in person, and Mr. Fryar was the only one who represented me in a timely manner and did it for a reasonable cost! He put in extra effort and extra work when it was not necessary because he goes above and beyond for every client, he has! If you want an attorney that actually cares and will win your case look no further! This is the guy for you! It was a blessing to have run into Mr. Fryar and hire him as my attorney! Best attorney I have ever spoken with, and worked with!