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 had retained this firm to manage my absolute divorce in mid January of 2026 and just received the…read moreofficial divorce judgment on Friday March 26 2026. From the beginning Samantha Allen & Samantha Savio were empathetic and understanding of the unique situation. They kept me informed of every step of the process; their attention to detail and customer service was so reassuring. They provided clear concise legal counsel and exceeded my expectations in terms of the time frame for my divorce. I now understand the costly expenses of divorce but this firm handled my case with sensitivity and professionalism; I would highly recommend their services!

My divorce was not an easy negotiation. Fortunately, Daniel Swain was excellent in guiding me…read morethrough the process. Inevitably, divorce is a costly event in one's life, but this can be mitigated with good legal advisement. For me, when it mattered most, Daniel Swain was able to secure a favorable agreement on my behalf. I strongly recommend him to anyone who's going through this process.

Amy and her team recently prepared my Estate Plan. I found the entire process painless,…read morestreamlined, and stress free. Her use of technology helps ensure an easy process. The entire team made everything effortless! Highly recommend!

We tried four alternate triangle area law offices regarding essential estate documents over a time…read morespan of one year with no results. Amy and her team accepted us as a client and moved promptly to produce a NC version of our estate documents. Our AARG legal insurance covered most of the costs for a will and trust. Additional modest costs were discussed in advance and the project was completed in less than a month. We are delighted! We have found our family attorney.

We were searching for a friendly, affordable, and competent law firm to assist us through this…read moreemotionally trying time. The staff at Bender LeFante Law Offices were incredibly helpful and caring. They made us feel like we were more than just another case. They took their time and worked together to get the best results for all of us! Thanks Ladies!!

The attorneys at this firm were not very professional, their fees were high and they contradicted…read moreeach other constantly. I would not recommend them to anyone. The lawyer was looking up law that seemed basic during our trial and the judge had to wait for her. She was also rude to us on several occasions. She lost our case. I have found better lawyers out there and recommend you do your research before selecting this firm.

Used them but ended up cancelling home transaction, there is a fee for before title examination and…read morea higher fee for after title examination started. Through my realtor, I just asked for anything showing title examination had started justifying the higher fee and I will happily pay ASAP. I received absolutely nothing from them showing they did a single thing. Response met twice was very short stating " this is a normal 3rd party fee and "please see contract". Small thing to ask but was met with resistance for no reason, raises red flags. I would think they wanted future business. Would never use them again.

I'm a first time homebuyer and my real estate agent was the absolute worst. Normally agents will…read morerefer you to closing attorneys, but mine left me pretty much in the dark! After perusing Google reviews and Yelp, I settled on Getter Law to handle my closing (admittedly I didn't even know what "closing" meant... that's how confused I was!) Everything went very smoothly. They moved quick and, when it was time to close, they had all the documents ready to go for my signature. I was understandably overwhelmed by all the various elements involved with buying a home, but Getter Law tried to keep things straightforward to the extent possible and made me feel comfortable. I was in their office twice: once to drop off a check, and the other to sign my closing papers. Highly recommend.

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 !

As a Raleigh Realtor, I have used Horsley Law dozens of time and always with great results. Jeff…read moreHorsley consistently over delivers and many of my real estate clients now use him for all their personal legal needs - as does my family. Professional, efficient and accommodating - sums it up.

Unprofessional. I called on a Wednesday, gave them my home phone, cell phone, and email. I was…read moretold that they would call me back Thursday or Friday at the latest. It is now Tuesday and I have heard nothing from them. If they won't follow through on promises I don't think I'd want them to represent me in a critical legal situation.

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.