I want to start by saying that after reading some of these terrible reviews, it really caught me…read moreoff guard. Nothing in those 1 Star reviews sounds like this law firm. Amanda and her staff are probably the MOST professional and transparent business I have encountered. When you get a lawyer, you don't want someone that is going to tell you yes, yes, yes I can do that. You want the truth. Is this a good move? What should I do? How much trouble am I in? etc.. Amanda is upfront, honest, compassionate and most importantly, she is a damn good and professional attorney. She's what we old heads call a "straight shooter". She has fostered professional relationships with her colleagues and has a very good name at the courthouse. If she says she can help you, then she can. My case involved custody in which it would've and could've been contested but she worked closely with the opposing counsel and helped us come to an amicable agreement that was fair and in the best interest of the child and not emotionally charged decision making parents that are no longer together. I'm sure a lot of you can relate to that. The best part? It was fast. Her staff was very helpful and professional as well. If you want a lawyer that will be straight with you and tell you what you NEED TO HEAR and not what you WANT TO HEAR, then Amanda and her staff are the team you are looking for. She will not let you down and her fees are the best in the county without a doubt. Give her an opportunity to represent you and give yourself an opportunity to get some calm and peace knowing that she will fight for you.

Jay Selena bianca all the people in this law firm are absolutely wonderful. Jay is the best lawyer…read morearound!! He went above and beyond and his fees are so reasonable. I can't say enough how great he and his staff is. Selena is so friendly and professional everything done beautifully!!! Bianca realtor just the best!!! She also goes above and beyond to help her clients. Thank u to the rest of the firm for all you did for us!!! Selling a house thru there company is the best decision I ever made. God bless you all warmest regards Susan miranda. PS there professionalism is unmatched!!!! Best law firm around!!!!5 stars all the way!!!!!

Very kind staff in providing assistance and knowledgeable. Need more of this type of energy on the…read morecommunity.

From the owner: Laird Law is a law firm that defends clients on DWIs, criminal charges and traffic violations in…read moreOnslow, Pender and Jones Counties. We also handle divorces.

Has always done great work with all of my legal needs! Has done my divorce and all of my speeding…read moretickets!

At our first meeting, I was very pleased. He seemed like he…read morewould do whats in my sons best interest. I found out about our court date at 8 o'clock the night before!!! Some of us have jobs that we can't just take time off of like that. I didn't speak to him for months so we were not prepared at all!! My ex was able to have witnesses that I couldn't because my other sons do not live in the state!! Obviously they knew about the court date but I didn't! I would have to email the same thing over and over again and was billed for it. I found out very quickly that I was just paying my money for the lawyers to go in the back and make an agreement anyway. Things were not brought up that should have been such as domestic violence. I feel like my kids were not cared about at all. They just take your money and lack empathy. I'm still waiting for all of my paperwork to be returned years later!!!!

This law firm is steady and dependable, thanks to them my divorce wasn't complicated at all.read more

According to this law firm if they represent you for anything then nobody else in the law firm can…read moreever represent you for any other case ever again. I was represented many years ago by Mr. Castle and when I contacted the law firm again to be represented by them again I was told that nobody in the law firm was ethically allowed to represent me because I had been represented for a different case in the past. I was also informed that Mr. Castle was not ethically allowed to represent me for even a different type of case ever again.

John is, without a doubt, the top custody lawyer in Jacksonville, NC, and hiring him was the best…read moredecision I made for my family. From our first consultation, John demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, empathy, and a deep knowledge of North Carolina family law. He took a terrifying, high-conflict situation and provided a calm, strategic path forward that secured a favorable outcome for my children. What sets John apart is his genuine dedication to his clients' best interests. He is not just a lawyer going through the motions; he is an advocate who truly cares. He listened intently to my concerns, answered every question promptly, and was always prepared, professional, and firm in court. His expertise in navigating complex custody arrangements ensured my voice was heard. If you are facing a difficult custody battle in Jacksonville, I cannot recommend John enough. He is honest, efficient, and fiercely protective of his clients' rights. Thanks to his legal brilliance and hard work, my children are safe and thriving. If you want the best, do not hesitate to call John. He truly is a five-star attorney who delivers results. Tracy- paralegal In a town with many options, Tracy stands out as the gold standard. Her expertise, integrity, and tireless work ethic making her an invaluable asset to any legal team and a lifesaver for anyone needing legal support. Coming from someone that has been represented all the way in California for the case in North Carolina these two in this law firm have been Absolutely phenomenal. The value of this law firm has been absolutely phenomenal. I was recommended by another individual who had previously hired him on as his attorney and he had nothing but positive things to say about John and the law firm itself so advocating for my friend's judgment. He was absolutely right in the facts in regards of John being a very Professional and proficient Lawyer.

We went through almost five years with this firm for a contempt of custody order and could never…read moreget a court date and the lack of activity only encouraged the missed visitation and lack of care. When the other party got a DUI and had to go to jail our lawyer still said there wasn't anything he could do regarding custody.

Here's the background of what happened: speeding ticket of 28mph over with reckless driving as…read morewell, Bell Law Firm had it reduced to 8mph over with reckless driving dropped. Seems like a decent outcome minus the hassle it was to work with the Bell Law Firm. First off, when I signed on with Bell Law Firm for representation, I was told that if I took a driving class that they could have my ticket reduced to improper equipment per an Onslow county statute on the matter. This simply wasn't the case -- I think they would have told me anything I wanted to hear to get my business. Next, I basically had to chase down the office to get any type of correspondence regarding my case. I regularly had emails ignored and phone calls never returned. Terrible customer service. Finally, they messed up parts of my case consistently. The biggest one was that I called in (surprisingly got someone on the line) and asked if I could send a personal check to pay for court fees. They told me yes, but failed to tell me that they wouldn't be able to process it in time before my case. This lead to my court date getting pushed back, which wasn't something I wanted to happen and I speculate may have affected the outcome. I'm not sure if it was incompetence or dishonesty by the paralegals at Bell Law Firm, but either way it still wasn't the experience I had hoped for. My recommendation is to look elsewhere.