Deserves a zero. Complete fail when my daughters tried to close on the first home. Lawyer was…read morecompletely unprepared. Paperwork wasn't ready, waited until the last minute even though they had almost 2 months to get everything together. Costing my daughters lost work time, delaying their move and costing the money on a place they can't move into. Requested a discount for their ineptitude and they refused. Stay away from this firm.

I don't normally do reviews, however, I happen to see this one star review, and was completely…read moreshocked. I have had dozens of real estate closings and other transactions with Tom Holt, and his amazing team, including Jennifer, Tonia and Melina, and have always been 110% happy. I use them because my clients are always happy and well-serviced. bagwell, Holt, Smith is one of the most preferred law firms around, and I highly recommend.

I am a Chinese woman married an American citizen. Our case was received on Oct 8, 2014, I got my…read moreGreen card on Feb 5 2015. Only 4 months. And the interview went smoothly too, only 10 minutes. Can you believe? That was great! We got good guided and our documents was prepared very well. I didn't worry about my process because every information was given in time and accurately. That left me time and energy to do something else. I really precipitate Lisa's professional job. It was a wise choice finding a lawyer like Lisa to help me with immigration process.

From the owner: The attorneys at Roberson Law Firm, P.A., A. Derek Roberson, Sheila R. Benninger and Stuart A. West…read morework one-on-one with each client, providing individualized attention in order to craft pragmatic solutions for that client's unique situation. Roberson Law Firm, P.A. provides comprehensive legal counsel and advice in the areas of business law, corporations, limited liability companies, tax law, estate planning, estate administration and probate, trust administration, and elder law to a wide range of individual and business clients throughout the heart of North Carolina

Attorney Hastings provided my business with much needed updates to some of our daily and long-term…read morecontracts. He was able to inform me of the changes that needed to be made concisely, as well as go into more detail once those changes had been made. Fast turnaround time, very easy to work with and I will be doing business with him again whenever his legal expertise is needed!

Hastings Law & Counsel is as good as it gets in Chapel Hill. Taylor Hastings is extremely…read moreknowledgeable and professional in everything he does. He is a brilliant lawyer and cares about his clients deeply. I strongly recommend you choose Hastings Law & Counsel if you want an attorney that is as serious about your case, as you are.

Truly pleased to work with efficient Shirley Difenbach and her highly capable assistant, Lisa Debo,…read moreat Walker Lambe. They turned around our trust--properties and medical issues--and made the process easy and clear. There is so much peace of mind to be gained by doing this work. And there is so much to benefit by working with this team. I highly recommend Walker Lambe.

I went to Walker Lambe to write a new will and estate plan, Mr. Rhudy listened to me and addressed…read moremy concerns and needs with knowledge and professionalism. He took the time to explain everything and be sure I understood what he proposed. We had to finalize everything during the pandemic and the firm went to considerable trouble to ensure my safety during this final visit. I recommend this firm wholeheartedly. The fee was very fair for what was provided.

Overcomplicated and Excessively Expensive Estate Documents…read moreWe hired Alan Dickerson to prepare a straightforward will and trust for my husband and me. Our needs were simple, but Mr. Dickerson produced an almost 100‑page trust and a 36‑page will filled with dense legalese, irrelevant clauses, and redundant provisions. The result felt like "word salad" and created documents that would be difficult for any executor to follow or administer. We were charged thousands of dollars, which we believe was excessive given the simplicity of our estate. We provided Mr. Dickerson with a Maryland will and trust that were drafted to our preference for simplicity and asked him only to revise them to be compatible with North Carolina. The Maryland attorney's documents were readable, about one‑tenth the length, and cost roughly one‑tenth of what Mr. Dickerson charged. Pros: If you put your trust in Alan he will push you through the process. Documents are thorough (if you need a highly complex plan) Cons: Unnecessarily lengthy and complicated documents for a simple estate Excessive fees Many provisions did not apply to our situation and added confusion Did not simply adapt our Maryland documents as requested

I needed to simply make a few updates to my estate documents, which were done eight years ago in…read moreNC. I hired Mark Costly, who produced all new documents, but he would not let me read them. Instead, at my review before signing, he speed-read parts of them to me so fast that I couldn't tell what they were referring to or what they meant, although I was able to spot some important errors. When I asked for a copy to study, I was told that they do not provide copies to clients until they are finalized and signed. Why? Because "clients would have questions that would take too much time of his time to answer"! I lost my deposit, which was half his fee and nearly as much as I paid for the original documents.

I was the "Defendant" for which George was hired to deliver some nastiness to me by his client…read more He did his job for his client in a direct and firm manner without being nasty. I appreciated his humane handling of the message, to which his client could not see fit to deliver on her own. Good and honorable people are hard to find today..

From the owner: 35 years experience as a trial lawyer focusing on criminal law and the mediation of civil cases.read more

Rich Daugherty - Professionalism and Excellence personified!!!…read more I recently had an opportunity to work with Rich Daugherty as his client. First and foremost, I found him to be a wonderful human being who showed genuine care and empathy. Rich is an experienced professional, very knowledgeable, considerate supportive throughout my case. He took the time to thoroughly understand my situation, provided clear and strategic guidance, and was responsive to my questions. I was impressed with his "friendly interrogations" to gain comprehensive factual understanding of my case that formed the basis for formulating a compelling narrative leading to a positive outcome that I was satisfied with. I would highly recommend Rich, without any hesitations for your employment attorney needs, who is not only skilled but also genuinely cares about his clients. Thank you, Rich, for your excellent work!

Rich Daugherty represented me through an executive-level employment situation that would have…read moretranspired quite differently without him in my corner. I am grateful he took my call, and used his deep expertise to coach me through each day of an incredibly stressful month. One of the most brilliant attorneys I've ever worked with, and I've worked with many in my career. Don't be fooled by how empathetic and kind he is--he won't be trifled with in your defense and you will be taking notes on his negotiation skills. His passion for his work is inspirational. I could go on, but will summarize by saying I cannot recommend this man enough, particularly for any executive-level guidance you may need. Thank you for everything, Rich.