To me, Kelly Shovelin is a good example of what a lawyer should be. It is so very refreshing to…read moresee someone of her caliber in the legal profession. After putting my brother's estate in order when he suffered a life-changing medical trauma, I then enlisted Kelly's services for my own estate planning and asset protection needs. I have every confidence in Kelly and have recommended her to my friends who have also been pleased with her work. She is a lawyer of great knowledge and integrity, and in my book, she is "the ultimate!"

If your legal matters can get in line and move at the pace of a "one-attorney law office" then…read moreyou'll be in good hands. If you have an urgent matter, you're likely to be dismissed by their office staff. Four Pillars is a "one-attorney law office" which is what I was told by the "office manager" when she explained they would not assist me with an updated trust certification document. They charged me and my wife over $3,000 for our trust agreement, but couldn't be bothered to open a document, change the dates, send it to a printer, and bill me. Apparently, Ms. Shovelin was "preparing for a month long vacation" and was not available to help me and my wife. Unfortunately, we needed the document within ten days for the title search so we could to complete the sale of our home. The office manger advised me I could schedule a new consultation in October (she knew we needed the document sooner, so that was dismissive and disingenuous) when Ms. Shovelin would return from her vacation or take a referral to a new attorney. When I asked her if she thought it would be more expensive for me to engage a new attorney than it would be if Four Pillars assisted me, she replied, "yes." Finally (and if you've read this far, thanks for "listening"), when I made the mistake of asking if they had no empathy for a a client in need, the office manager made it very clear that I was not a client. I was a former client. So yeah, no empathy. Contrary to the lack of empathy demonstrated by Four Pillars for a former client in need of assistance, we were referred by a friend to another Wilmington based attorney who understood our situation, her reply to the request was, "I can easily prepare the document for no charge, it will take me ten minutes." If you're looking for a competent and caring attorney, check my reviews for information about the Wilmington lawyer who cared enough to stop in the middle of a Friday to help two strangers.

Estate planning is hard, confusing, and sometimes downright sad. We recently had to quickly update…read morepaperwork after discovering they were very out of date for content, and have it completed prior to a loved one having surgery. Shane Johnson and his staff were awesome! He was very thorough, took his time to make sure that the updates were done according to my loved one's wishes, and was very ethical with his work. He worked overtime, as did his assistant and even his wife to make sure everything was done in time for the surgery. I was beyond impressed. Now that we are no longer in "panic mode" we are going to meet again and see if there are any other changes that would be beneficial for my loved one. I am extremely grateful to Shane Johnson and his staff for their help and special expedited care, and look forward to seeing them again this week.

Shane and his group were a pleasure to work with! No question went unanswered and they made the…read morewhole process a breeze! Love the fact that the finished estate documents are packed nicely in a fireproof binder with everything organized neatly so our son won't have to worry about the process of "know what do I do?" When that day comes!! Thank you Johnson Legal for a seamless process!!

Mr. Fryar recently represented me in a litigation case, and not only was extremely courteous, kind,…read moregenerous, but he also got my case dismissed outright! He is reasonably priced! I spoke with over 30 attorneys On The Phone and 8 in person, and Mr. Fryar was the only one who represented me in a timely manner and did it for a reasonable cost! He put in extra effort and extra work when it was not necessary because he goes above and beyond for every client, he has! If you want an attorney that actually cares and will win your case look no further! This is the guy for you! It was a blessing to have run into Mr. Fryar and hire him as my attorney! Best attorney I have ever spoken with, and worked with!

Addison has been serving as general outside counsel for my business for about 2 years now. I…read morereally appreciate how dedicated and responsive he has been through this pandemic and the various crises that have come along with it. Thank you.

RUN!!!! Ethics violators!!! Just found out 5/29/19, that Addison settled our 1yr old lawsuit…read moreagainst a former landlord OVER 2 MONTHS AGO AND IS JUST NOW TELLING US?!. We had video of said landlord pumping raw sewage under our rental and into a public waterway!!! We had video of him admitting a few illegal things. We had his health dept. Violation info. WE HAD WON at the lower court level. We were asking for  (and received, but never notified of) a JURY trial like we wanted!! We had former tenants disposed and ready to testify.  BUT GUESS WHAT!?  AFTER CALLING AND CALLING ATLANIC LAW FIRM FINALLY decided to take our call to update us on our case. When they showed us the settlement check (which was our deposit and rent, no damages, no port-a-potty rental fees, no moving expenses)  the check was DATED APRIL 8, 2019. Now, keep in mind, it's now May 29th,2019. So they settled at least 2 MONTHS AGO!!!!!!  We we're told when we asked why we were never notified? "I must have called the wrong number". WHAT PROFESSIONALS DO THAT!!?? They had 4 (FOUR) numbers to reach us at and 2 (TWO) emails. Funny, they never had a problem calling or emailing before. I will be filing a GRIEVANCE with the NC State Bar, and hiring a NEW attorney.  Oh, and when I went to the office and was (admittedly upset) Addison kicked me out. Told me "get out of my office, get out of my building." His receptionist  "Sue" walked by and made nasty comments. That woman is a disaster and cant get her job right either. Why didnt SHE advise of the court date!?!? IT'S HER JOB.  Addison has thrown temper tantrums before, going as far as implying a threat to me. I am disabled and dont hear well, I have to record my phone conversations to replay because half the time I miss quit a bit. When I called Addison out once for his questionable behaviour towards our case he told me "If you've been recording me, we're gonna have a problem." Run! RUN! RUN!  Addison is a green attorney with an atitude. We are a Marine family, 27yrs, and our "brother" sold us out.

Mr. Hochuli was referred to me by a close friend that went through a similar situation when her…read moremother passed away a year ago. I called with, what I thought were a few simple estate questions. Not only did Mr. Hochuli take the time to answer my questions, he brought up several different scenarios that I hadn't addressed yet but most definitely would've came up in the future. I couldn't believe I was actually speaking to an attorney over the phone that was so attentive to my legal needs and he took into account my emotional state of mind as well. Dealing with the loss of both my parents within a 3 month time frame has been a very trying experience. Not to mention I live in Atlanta GA and my parents estates will be handled in Wilmington, NC. Mr. Hochuli spoke with me for over 45 minutes, for free. Those 45 minutes were such an eye opener and have set me on the correct path that I feel confident I wouldn't have reached without his knowledge and guidance of the Estate process. Neither of my parents had a will and there are several beneficiaries in the mix which makes this whole process, for lack of a better word, frightening. I called my sister after I hung up the phone and passed along all the information that Mr. Hochuli brought to light. We came to the harsh reality we were in over our heads and should have legal representation. When I called back and spoke with his assistant, explaining who I was, she put me straight through. Again, he answered all of my questions. I notified him that I would be coming to town for the weekend and asked if he could "fit me in" on such short notice and he replied with, "most definitely." (this was on a Wednesday and my appointment is for the following Monday morning) His assistant worked with my schedule and I will be meeting them this coming Monday. Not only do I have a clearer idea of the process to come, I feel confident and relieved it will be handled in a professional and courteous manner. I am hiring Mr. Hochuli for this legal matter and I will use him in the future for all my legal concerns that may arise. I cannot say Thank You enough for removing the weight off of my shoulders. I look forward to working with this team and knowing that my case is in competent and caring hands!

Mr. Hochuli handled my deceased brother's estate, and was also my attorney in the sale of a…read moreproperty. The administrative process for my brother's estate was long and multi-step, and I had a lot of angst, but it all went the way he said it would. It was a good end-result. The sale of the house went without any difficulty as well. Fee was fair.

I connected with Nick at Leger Law today to discuss a potential partnership to support our…read moreprospects with estate planning at Brightmore of Wilmington. Nick's passion for helping people navigate their retirement years really stood out. His goal is to provide the best possible service and guidance, ensuring clients feel confident and cared for throughout the process. If you're looking for someone knowledgeable and genuinely committed to your needs, don't hesitate to call Nick for a consultation--you'll be in great hands! -May Heath

From the owner: Leger Law, PLLC, is a trusted full-service Wilmington Estate Planning Law firm serving the counties…read moreof New Hanover, Brunswick, Pender, and Onslow, North Carolina. We provide comprehensive estate planning law, estate administration, probate law, will drafting, powers of attorney, guardianship law, and more. Our experienced Wilmington attorneys are dedicated to providing personalized legal advice and representation. Whether you're creating a will, setting up a trust, or navigating the probate process, we're committed to protecting your interests and ensuring a smooth transition. Gain peace of mind with a trusted Estate Planning Attorney in Wilmington. Secure your future. Schedule a consultation with Leger Law, PLLC.

Lisa helped me with a few things not too long ago and was absolutely great. She is very…read moreunderstanding, thoughtful, and bright. Her staff are also incredible! You cannot go wrong with the Saliness-Mondello Law Firm.

From the owner: The Salines-Mondello Law Firm helps families protect their loved ones and preserve their wealth and…read morelegacy. Emphasis is placed on planning for both your and your family's future while focusing on what means the most to you now. The firm provides a compassionate, individualized, and holistic approach to the practice of law. Our attorneys are Nationally-Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation, NC Board Certified Specialists in Elder Law, and Accredited by the Veterans Administration.