I have had the opposite experience from Chris K. I am selling my house and got an email with no…read morewarning asking for a ton of personal information and making what seem to me as veiled threats. "Failure to provide all necessary information within five (5) days of the date of this email will delay closing, may affect your proceeds". I assume they are a legitimate layers office, but that sounds very much like what a scammer would send. When I replied to their email saying I did not know who they were, and that I did not feel comfortable sending the information over unsecured email, the person who responded said "I clearly stated who I was in my email below, please take the time to thoroughly read it over." Lockamy Law Firm is making me strongly consider pulling out of the deal until the buyer gets a lawyer with a little more professionalism and courtesy.

I heard about Darin Meece from two local friends who had recently bought or sold homes - both had…read moregreat experiences with him, so I took their advice and contacted him. He was quick to respond and provide all of the information I was looking for. He ultimately worked with the seller and I to draft the contract, and then handled all the paperwork for the closing on both ends. His staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and contacted me throughout to give me all the information needed and keep us on track for closing. Ryan Lockamy handled the closing itself, and was friendly, very patient, and explained each and every form I signed so I understood everything clearly. Even so, and despite a lender mistake, I was in and out within an hour - an easy process and not taxing at all. Would highly recommend working with these guys to anyone looking for real estate attorneys!

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.

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 !

The accident was in May 2025. The case manage left and we had know ideal he was gone until I called…read morechecking on case. Then the attorney that was assigned to us left and had know ideal he was leaving until we called to check on settlement check. Lack of communication is horrible. It's almost like you have to contact them before you find out any information about your case. I would not recommend. Once I receive my check they don't have to worry about me using them again. Ads don't match the true service.

Excellent law firm, best all around. Ty for helping my family. Highly recommend this firmread more

IMO, internet 'ambulance chasers' who won't give you the time of day unless you're case is easy and…read moreprofitable for them. I opened my online application with "I need advice." In a telephone interview, Ceilia Wood (not even a paralegal) promised advisement in the event that they did not take my case. Well, they did not take my case, but they did advise me, I suppose... to look for another firm in The North Carolina State Bar Membership Directory search engine. That is not advice; it's a broken promise and breach of good faith. When I pointed out that the standard intial interview is widely accepted within the legal profession as consisting of a MUTUAL conversation between client and lawyer during which questions are answered, Cici - unapologetically - admitted, " I believe I did not do a good job explaining how our firm works. Our firm reviews cases before offering a consultation, the phone call I made to you was to get that initial information. I am not given the reasoning of that decision or the reason of why we give a specific referral. Once that decision has been made it is final." I then pointed out the apparent hypocrisy of their website: "We don't consider you a case number; you're a real person with real problems. So, we will treat you the same way we'd want to be treated: with respect, compassion, and honesty. Your rights and interests will always be at the forefront of everything we do." "Contact Us for a Consultation." I then offered a layperson's position: Google informs that "a preliminary or initial consultation with a law firm is standard procedure and a crucial first step in the attorney-client relationship that serves as a mutual evaluation where both client and attorney can determine if the client's case is a good fit for their practice." ** Crickets **

Unprofessional, unreliable, and downright incompetent at their jobs. Let's start with the first…read morecall With Mike McKay, during the consultation he informed me that I had no chance of getting a settlement because i worked for a corporation in NC, and I would get workman's comp only. Then proceeded to tell me about a case he had where a worker was ordered to go in a trench and then buried alive in concrete and how in his trial he lost to the business. A pretty poor attitude to start nonetheless I gave them the opportunity to take my case. After going to clinics with no help from their staff in arranging any thing dealing with my condition, they demanded my health records in digital format. Informed his paralegal that I did not have an account and would be happy to sign a paper release for medical records for that specific facility since I had only been there after the Work accident injury. His firm than said, give me your name and password to your epic account and that's when i knew I was dealing with an unprofessional group of clowns that can only settle a workplace injury if the person dies or is paralyzed for life. After I informed Mike McKay of his unprofessionalism and threatened to relay these texts about sharing passwords to the Bar as well as super lawyers, he called me trying to explain he didn't want my case anymore. Go somewhere else if you care about your case ! I will be reporting Mike McKay for blatantly breaking common sense security protocols for health care data

I've used Maitland and English Law Firm for multiple reasons: (3) personal home closings, legal…read moreguidance on business contracts and business landlord/tenant guidance. In every instance, I have had great experiences. The home closings, with Michele English, have gone very smoothly and there were zero issues. When I'm doing a real estate transaction Michele is THE attorney that I use and I recommend her, without hesitation. Robert Maitland counseled me on a contract matter, with a large business, that protected me from inadvertently breaching a contract. His guidance helped me to ensure that I could terminate the contract without violating any terms. He'll definitely give you sound advice that empowers you to make solid, informed decisions. Most recently I used Sarah Reddy to counsel me on a landlord / tenant issue on a commercial property that I own. Her guidance gave me peace of mind that I could protect myself as a property owner and, of equal importance, protect my professional & personal reputation. She took a great deal of stress off of my shoulders by expertly helping me to manage a very difficult tenant. Maitland and English Law Firm can cover a lot of areas of legal expertise but, what I've always appreciated, is that they'll also refer me to someone if they feel I can be better served outside of their firm. They are my first phone call when I need any legal advice and guidance.

Firm too distracted with court cases to pay attention to day…read moreto day communication and details. Need to hire more staff or specialize in certain areas of law. Sloppy real estate transaction that had some complicating issues - but could have been handled much better with ongoing communication. Still resolving issues after transaction has closed - L.W.

From day one, they explained everything clearly, handled all negotiations, and kept me update. They…read morewere incredibly responsive.

Mogy Law did a great job handling my personal injury case! I highly recommend if you have been in…read morean accident and injured to give them a call.

Kevin Gotham is easy to work with and very knowledgable. Great experience. Fast response.read more

Quick and Easy to work with for our refinance, friendly and professional environment.read more