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 !

Kathleen Murphy is an incredibly talented attorney. She is extremely detail-oriented, has a…read morecreative and strategic mind, is dynamic in the courtroom, and above all, treats her clients like partners. After many frustrating years of dealing with a co-parent that refuses to co-parent, I reached out to Kathleen. Kathleen took up my case in the middle of an extremely stressful time for my family, and within 24 hours, was preparing and filing motions to protect my children. Within just two weeks, she knew every detail of my case, and was able to successfully resolve a show cause that had been dragging on for months. The journey is not yet over, but I am looking forward to working with her in the future, and feel that I've made more progress in the last 4 weeks than I have in the last 4 years! I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of a family law attorney!

Kathleen Murphy is extremely knowledgeable, direct and honest. Her ethics and knowledge of the law…read moreis above any others. I highly recommend her for all family court matters and will be seeking her advice if the need arises. You can not find a more professional, ethical, no non sense lawyer to represent you.

Elizabeth partner at New Direction Law Firm is really good at the beginning of the court case for…read morethe opening. Elizabeth is also exceptional at the closing statement, as well. Her team works with her to the best-est. She really cares about her clients. Some attorneys focus on their relationship with the judge but ...beth is like a Shakespeare's plays mac. Move on forward with this play to take the experiences of the next.

Run, don't walk away from this firm…read more My ex-wife used this firm while we were going through our divorce. Our divorce was very amicable. We did not need to go to court or even to any kind of sit down with lawyers. Her and I basically ironed everything out ourselves. My ex decided she wanted a lawyer to make sure she did everything correctly. Choosing this place was a huge mistake that cost her a lot of money. This firm kept asking for more money to do this or that or anything that needed to be done. By the time it was all over, my ex had paid far, far more than what she thought she was going to pay. Does this show how amicable the divorce was? The first thing I am saying this place did wrong, was overcharge her, not me! When I was first contacted by this place, I was asked to upload a ton of financial information to a shared file site. I uploaded over 50 documents to the site the next day. About a month later I get a voicemail from them saying that they need these documents to proceed. The voicemail also said that they would like to be able to proceed without further litigation, which will be needed if I don't upload the documents. I called them and told them that the documents were uploaded a month ago. The lawyer checked and sure enough, the documents were there! Really? You didn't check first? You just left a message about taking me to court to get the documents you already have? Crazy! There was a lot of terrible communication like this while dealing with this firm. There was more than one occasion where they asked me for something they already had. There was one time that I received a call asking for something they said they asked for already. I checked all previous correspondence with them and had no record of them asking me for what they wanted. The communication was so bad that during one phone call I had finally had enough and told them that they need to get their act together and learn how to communicate with each other. I told them I was tired of them wasting my time. It was incredibly frustrating dealing with these people. My ex had the same issues with them. They are very unorganized and sloppy. I could go on and on, but this is already long enough. The one other thing I wanted to mention is how they shipped papers to me. They put no more that 20 pages of documents into boxes and shipped them. I will add pictures to this to show the boxes. They were crushed and reused boxes. Is this how you would expect a quality lawyer to ship documents? I couldn't believe it the first time it happened, then it happened again! I'm sure this place will post a response to this review, like they have with other negative reviews. There is nothing they can say to wash away the fact that they don't communicate with each other, are disorganized and not very well run. Do yourself a favor and look elsewhere for a quality lawyer. Edit: As I knew would happen, this firm did post a reply. A pathetic one at that. I didn't ask you to address my review. I'm simply trying to alert others to your unorganized and unprofessional practices. If you cared for the environment, you wouldn't ship less than 20 pieces of paper in a box that could easily fit over a thousand pieces. I have zero plans to contact you to discuss anything. I am so grateful that I will never have to deal with your disorganized practice again!

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.

I highly recommend Triangle Smart Divorce. When I first started looking for a divorce attorney, I…read morecalled several different law firms. Triangle Smart Divorce was the only one where an actual person answered the phone. That immediately set them apart. My situation was more complicated because my spouse and I owned a small business together, so the business had to be addressed as part of our separation agreement and divorce. Everyone I worked with was knowledgeable, honest, and straightforward. They took the time to understand my family, our business, and what I needed moving forward. They explained my options at every step, helped me work through the business side of the settlement, and made sure I knew what to expect so I was never caught off guard. It was a lot to work through, but I always felt like I had people in my corner who knew what they were doing. I'm really glad I chose Triangle Smart Divorce.

I reached out for help with a divorce. The initial consultation, great. When it came time to tell…read moremy story I was called petty by the attorney. She helped with my case, but the terminated services right after. I feel there is better help and understanding from other attorneys. Use this place as a last resort. I would recommend a place will not laugh at your troubles and understand what YOU want as a client and not what THEY want as attorneys.

Attorney McClain's handling of my custody case was in a word "excellent" from the first…read moreconsultation, all the way through the hearing. She was very prepared and attentive to every aspect of my case, in and outside of the court room. I will never forget one the first things she said to me after meeting her was, "I've got your back." She did have my back, and if I have any future issues, she will be my first call.

I highly recommend Richard Gnatt and his staff to help you through your divorce. They are very…read moreprofessional and understanding. They are willing to fight for you but also straightforward about what realistically will happen.

Where to begin? Atty Rodgers is a knowledgeable and viable resource, who brings several years of…read moreexperience into her practice, execution, and delivery of law. I was in a place of varied emotions and Atty Rodgers took her time to understand my needs, concerns, and personal interests. Above all, she never lost sight of me being a human, first. I think that is extremely important. Some attorneys will back you feel like "number," she never made me feel that way. I was pleased with her work and the outcome of my case. I highly recommend Atty Rodgers and will forever be my "go to" attorney for all things Family Law.

What an exceptional lawyer. Great communication and excellent professional skills, follow through…read moreand service. A relatively new attorney, you will get a "womanly" version of Johnnie Cochran type for bargain basement fees. If you want a lawyer you can trust--hire this young assertive lawyer.