I had extensive amount of past tax debt, and I was able to hire Melissa Doran from Peridot…read moreConsulting. From our initial consultation to now, I have been most impressed with her knowledge and follow through. She has been more than efficient for me, and she has relieved a lot of stress for me. I will now use her for all of my future tax years! Thank you, Melissa!

Imagine a customer of 6+ years, receiving a formal notice (without warning) that my personal,…read mores-corp, and non-profit tax would no longer be handled by Peridot. Supposedly because of two unfixed tax returns from 2024. I hired this company because of their non-corporate approach. John Michael was well aware that in 2023-2024: (a) I was the primary caretaker of my mother battling terminal cancer,(b) our family incurred significant losses due to hurricane Helene, (c) because of the local economy I have been forced to work out of town most of the time and (d) fell victim to a brokerage firm fraud scam. If you are looking for a tax accounting firm that cares about their customers, I suggest looking elsewhere.

Fantastic experience. I typically do our taxes, but after moving across the country, selling a…read morehouse, and buying a house, my husband and I decided to use a professional. Crystal was well worth the cost and the wait; we highly recommend her!

I originally had an appointment scheduled for Monday. I repeated my contact information three times…read moreand verified the appointment time. The staff did not appropriately document my email, I called at the time of my scheduled appointment but was rescheduled because the accountant was unavailable and double booked. Not only were they unable to properly document proper contact information but they didn't even schedule the appointment. I rescheduled the appointment for two days later, received confirmation, and then the morning of the appointment it was canceled. I will be seeking services elsewhere.

I have used Xeno Lancaster as our closing attorney on multiple real estate deals over the years,…read moreand he's been great every time. He's knowledgeable, thorough, and very efficient, which takes a lot of stress out of the process. He's also incredibly patient when it comes to questions and explaining details, even when things get complicated. I can be annoying with my questions so it's much appreciated. He never rushes you and always makes sure you understand what's going on. Highly recommend!

We were at closing date and a planned cross country move when the seller breached the contract! Our…read morerealtor did the right thing and got us on the phone with Zeno Lancaster. Within a very short period of time we had a plan in place to work with both realtors and the seller. We had a right to a full refund of our earnest money and due diligence deposit. They got the job done!! Jack Pearson managed the closing on the second property. It went smoothly and on time. When you need professional real estate legal counsel, people who are ethical, values driven and creative..Lancaster Law are the folks to call. We would call them again in a heartbeat! Pat & Bob Le Roy Leland, NC

I want to thank Atkins & Associates for representing me in the business tax matters I had.They did…read morean extraordinary job handling the affairs. They were professional and also emotionally supportive in a professional manner. I Highly recommend them. They are respectful, helpful, informative and personable. Thanks for all your help.

Our 2023 Filing was a bit complex and late. Mr. Miller was prompt in returning our request for…read moreconsultation AND patient in our accidental phone tag due to my medical illness and lack of availability. Mr. Miller made a house call consultation & his rate was really reasonable; the consultation and method of tax preparation was smooth, protected, safe & easy. Mr. Miller simplified our taxes and his consultation relieved us of any concerns. He is highly recommended and we hope to use him again in the future for taxes and other financial planning services.

This Company was very helpful and accurate. Their Communication was excellent and explanations were…read moreon point.

George is an amazing accountant who cares about getting the numbers right...and on time. But beyond…read morethat he cares about people and serves them with professionalism and dignity! We breathe a sigh of relief each year when we see April 15th barreling down on us!! Thanks George!

I rarely write reviews, but the experience we had with this firm warrants one -- if only to spare…read moresomeone else the position we now find ourselves in. We entrusted this firm with three businesses and personal taxes. That's not a small vote of confidence. It came on the strength of a conversation in November 2025, during which George explicitly assured us he would handle our filings. We heard nothing further -- no requests for documents, no follow-ups, no flags. On April 13th -- one day before tax day -- I reached out simply to confirm everything was on track. The response I received was that no extension had been filed for one of our businesses, and that the firm would not be filing any of our taxes at all. Let that sink in. No prior warning. No email requesting missing information. No professional courtesy of a heads-up. Just a quiet abdication of responsibility, discovered only because I happened to check in. When I called to understand what had gone wrong, I was told they "didn't have the information" -- information they never once asked for. When I expressed that I was frustrated about the position this put us in, George's response was, verbatim: "You are talking to the only CPA in town that won't be filing your taxes, so if you are just venting, this conversation is over." I'll be transparent: my error was not following up sooner. I own that. But I think most reasonable people would expect that a professional -- one managing multiple filings for a client -- would proactively communicate when something was missing, rather than simply do nothing and say nothing. We are now facing penalties in year one of a local business we have worked hard to build. I have documentation -- emails and call notes dating back to November -- that tell this story clearly. To anyone reading this and weighing your options: choose a firm that treats client relationships as a two-way street. Professionalism isn't just technical competence. It's communication, accountability, and basic respect -- none of which were extended to us here.

Bret Pacheco is an outstanding CPA. His expertise and knowledge are unmatched in the region. Over…read morethe last six years I always feel that Bret and his team care deeply about the plight of my business and me personally. He has been a strong ally in the growth of my business as well as my personal wealth. I strongly recommend his services to anyone looking for help with their business or personal accounting needs.

Two years ago, when I was first starting my business, I contacted Bret because it was April and I…read moreneeded a CPA for my end-of-year taxes. I was surprised to find out how fair his rates were and how quickly everything was taken care of. Since then I have consulted Bret many times on a number of business issues - anything from 'how do I pay myself?' to 'what do I do when I buy new equipment?' and 'how do I pay other people?'. Unlike many other CPAs that I have spoken to, Bret doesn't charge an hourly fee on the phone or in person. This is very comforting when I have a question and don't necessarily want to pay $100 to ask it. I have recommended Bret to all my friends, family and business associates and would highly recommend his ability and services." - Nick Gillespie: Blue Bend Photography

I have had a couple different bookkeepers in Asheville until I found Bookkeeping by Jaime. I am so…read morepleased with her work and patience with my terrible bookkeeping that I had to write a review. She cleaned up the 2 year mess from the previous bookkeeper and helped me set up easy systems to stay organized. She worked with my budget and needs and gave me several options for the monthly bookkeeping after my cleanup. Most of all she saved me so much money on my tax return! Can't say enough about Jaime and the value she brings and I highly recommend her!