Cheri, Ethan, and Wills were amazing to work with. They supported me and my family through a very…read moredifficult time with my DVPO and made sure I never felt alone. They were responsive, compassionate, and truly cared about my situation. I'm so grateful for all of their hard work and for making me feel like I could count on them every step of the way. I highly recommend them to anyone needing support and guidance during a tough time.

Had a 6-year case divorce case. The estate was worth about 9 million and ex was proven to have…read morecheated with a working prostitute. Mrs Patrick dismissed my case intending to refile and did it WRONG. The opposing attorney told her TWICE that she was doing it the wrong way. As a result my entire case was dismissed. I had to allow her to fix her mistake . The NC bar has already agreed she did indeed mess up. She lost the appeal and Rule of 60 (do-over) cases. As a result...I got nothing- no child support, alimony OR retirement. She has the least amt of liability insurance an attorney can get (100k) and NOTHING is in her name. I paid her over 50K- she had to do an appeal and rule of 60 for free. She now has several attorneys representing her, and their attorney fees are paid by liability insurance. She refused to settle or discuss a settlement. I never felt she had my back, intentionally put things off, and was a terrible advisor. We never had a meeting before mediation, she was never prepared, and always seemed lost when appearing in court, and was dominated by the opposing attorney. I do not recommend using her !

This is one of the most financially inept, arrogant firms I have ever come across. I have been…read moreinvolved in hundreds of thousands of billable hours in legal services, and I would not touch these incompetent, foolish, arrogant lawyers with a barge pole. They claim not to be able to do wire transfers, they had to be baby sat to do certified checks. They are officious and obnoxious. They are a disgrace. If anyone suggests them, run away as fast you can.

When my wife and I first came to Chapel Hill, we hired Ms. Kendall Page to handle our closing on…read moreour first home. She was absolutely brilliant in her professionalism, knowledge of her business, and making us feel welcomed as part of our new community. Thirty years on, and I still remember her and what she did for us.

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 actually didn't use them but they were very quick to respond and offer some quick recommendations.read more

Mr. Hopler lost a "slam dunk" motion for me and did not want to bring up certain facts in the…read morehearing because he didn't "want to look foolish in front of this judge ." I eventually took his advice and hired Wake County attorney who was twice as expensive and had some success in the Wake County court, but the entire damage could not be undone! The case dragged on from 2018-2023, unnecessarily because so much damage due to his ?lack of experience or disinterest or lack of adequate connections, or his just never believing in our cause, or, most likely, ALL of those things. Go elsewhere and save yourself the unnecessary heartache. He and his associate Mathew Quinn, managed to lose the appeal as well.

They did good in my case. Answer my calls right away. Really honest from the beginning in what to…read moreexpect about my situation. Thank you Noel McDevitt.

I've rarely had to use a lawyer until a bit back but if I had to rate a legal service, well 5…read morestars. First and foremost, it's not one of those companies that market hard to get your business. I found these guys by word of mouth. The place seems to be run by mostly family. The lady at the front desk is beyond kind, friendly, and helpful. People have to retain legal services and the people in this place take the edge off the stress you have. They don't nickle and dime you. They charge you a fair price and that's that. They also take genuine interest in your case. I like this place mostly because it seems to be the first firm I've visited that doesn't look like a "luxury apartment complex." It's decorated classy and traditionally. Makes me feel like I'm being charged for their services and not for their furnishings. They are also really good. Beyond professional and smart. They stay on top of everything. With my paper work I have copies of everything. They answer emails timely and spend a decent amount of time with you. Mostly mid to older lawyers with a lot of professional experiences in multiple fields.

Ms. Credle accepted our especially complex and contentious case after we had a very bad experience…read morewith another attorney. Ms. Credle very quickly digested all the previous court records and advised us on next steps. She was honest (i.e., painted an accurate rather than overly rosey or gray picture) and involved us in the choices of how to proceed. Ms. Credle (very much unlike the previous attorney) checked with us frequently as she negotiated with the opposition and discussed matters with the judge and clerk. Her fees are fair, and she is both highly competent and good at explaining proceedings in clear, layman's terms. She is responsive to questions including via email.

As a real estate professional I have been at many closings at this office. Darin Meece is…read morewonderful. His paralegal Betty is as well. They truly seem to care about the clients. Never had a 'bad' closing here in all the years my clients have been using the services of this office.

Darin's office was most helpful from the time we had a contract until closing. He was responsive to…read morequestions, kept us apprised of progress, and sent a HUD statement ahead of time -- all of which meant there were no surprises at closing. All was calm and a great experience. If you don't like surprises, call Darin Meece for your real estate issues.

Attorney Rick Prentis and his assistant, Julie, have gone above and beyond in helping me with my…read moremother's personal affairs over the last few years.There has not been one question left unaddressed or unanswered in a thorough snd understandable manner. Living out of state and trying to juggle numerous responsibilities, as well as make informed decisions has been no easy task. Attorney Prentis has reassured me on more than several occasions and given me sound and experienced advice. When he was not available to take my call, Julie listened and relayed concerns which were readily addressed via phone calls or emails. Rick Prentis maintains an EXCEPTIONAL longitudinal rapport of support with his clients, many constituents, his community and numerous educational and professional organizations. I simply cannot recommend this experienced man of law and integrity highly enough. We are so thankful and privileged to have had his kind and stellar expertise.