Tomorrow will be a week since I walked victorious (that is, with full legal custody of my daughter from her unreliable mother) out of Wake County civil court with attorney LYNN PRATHER and not half of a day has gone by that my family and I haven't prattled our praise amongst each other and to friends for her EXPERT WORK on my case. And so I've felt personally compelled to not allow another day go by without publically expressing my gratitude to her (Thanks again Lynn!) or to risk a potential client in a situation similar to mine be one review short of coming across the name of a lawyer who seems to excel in the practice of family law. Feeling underwhelmed and hopeless after contacting/meeting a few other attorneys in as many weeks within a 60 mile radius, I was referred to Lynn Prather at Kurtz & Blum by a regular at my mom's restaurant. Her strong commendation convinced me to give the legal route another shot, I called the firm for an appointment and was SWIFTLY brought in for a consultation (the next business day), less than half-way through which I was thrilled to realize that the hard part was over, I had found the PATIENT, EMPATHETIC, AND EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE attorney I was beginning to think didn't exist, the one I was ready to HIRE WITH THE UTMOST CONFIDENCE in helping me fight for the most important thing in my life, my daughter. Before I left that initial consultation, Lynn was able to assure me that we'd have a great case in pursuing custody ( in stark contrast to the other lawyers too intimidated to even try to represent a father pursuing custody knowing the system is usually so biasedly in favor of mothers) and was able to lay out for me the solid course of action she'd begin working on immediately. And that's exactly what she did, organize the information she learned from that consultation to file with/present to the county/judge in such a professional way that within a couple days, I was granted full emergency custody of my child for the next week until our court date/the hearing vs my daughter's mom that would determine her long-term placement. During that week, I was always ABLE TO GET IN TOUCH WITH LYNN with any questions /concerns I had regarding the upcoming hearing, and likewise she would contact me whenever she had updates/information to share, proving throughout how PERSONAL, THOROUGH, AND HARD-WORKING she is. She met me the morning of the court date calm, CONFIDENT AND PRECISELY PREPARED only for the opposing party to postpone another week. Before leaving the courthouse that day, she successfully got approved a second order of emergency custody for me to ensure the stability of my daughter another week. Then rather than store away her files on my case and take a break from me for the 7 days, she continued to stay in regular touch with not only me, but also my mother and sister, who were sending her eye-witness accounts and photo-evidence further supporting our end of the custody case. Lynn took the time to read through every little thing they sent, extracting the things she found most useful up until the evening before our second court date. A few hours later though, she gave me a phone call announcing that she had spoken with the opposing party, my daughter's mother, and EFFECTIVELY CONVINCED her to agree to each and every term in a Consent Order that Lynn and I discussed and drafted on day one, without compromising my interests at all. Of course Lynn arrived early to court again the next morning, entirely prepared to represent me should the opposing party decide last minute to back out of the agreement, which luckily she didn't and Lynn got us before a judge to quickly sign the official form, essentially granting me the full custody plus the other terms that were almost equally as important (supervised visits with her mother, mandatory drug screening, mental health evaluation etc). With Lynn Prather's dedication, expert knowledge of the system, instincts, attention to detail and just plain-old hard-to-find hard-work, she has honestly changed the lives of my daughter, my concerned family, and me in a gigantic and positive way and we're all beyond thankful. read more

This is written as a HUGE thanks to those at Kurtz & Blum for their continuing uncompromising representation of clients in our community and the Triangle in general, regardless of case stature. Having lived in Wake County for the past 12 years - I've made friends and aquaintenance's from many different walks of life. On many occasions when discussing day to day events, at times topics as benign as getting a traffic ticket to more in depth need for representation would come up- and repeatedly, the firm of Kurtz & Blum would be recommended for their honesty, integrity, fairness, and ability to work with their clients with respect and openness. As for myself, I've not had the need for legal representation, but after years of hearing great things about their firm, I was able to witness them in action as they represented a defendant in a high profile murder case which was televised by WRAL in daily video feeds. To watch Mr. Kurtz and his team in action was remarkable! He led a thoroughly convincing defense, touching on each and every item in question during the trial, methodically and clearly vindicating the defendant against these erroneous charges. His team accomplished this thru many measures, be it their own investigations or showing the flaws and inconsistencies in the States case with actual "proof", documentation, and witness accounts. His dogged attempts stating "case law" and precedents' to a very openly biased judge who would wrongly and repeatedly overrule the defense attempts to introduce key witness's and exhibits, was truly inspiring. Mr. Kurtz's determination to be sure his client was given the very best chance at acquittal, and that the jury was given the opportunity to hear ALL the facts and truths of the "actual" evidence in the case, and not just the at most times twisted versions that the state offered, left a permanent impact and impression on me. Though I was thoroughly disgusted by the Wake County DA's office, and the justice system in this case, I came away from watching the trial encouraged that there are defense lawyers here locally that truly believe in their client's innocence, and will fight for their clients with every resource available to them, and then some more! Going forward, I have highly recommended their firm to all who have had a need for representation - great or small. As an aside - I find that I do something I've never done before nor felt a need to, but after watching how in this county your "Guilty" until proven "Innocent", I now carry their firms card in my wallet every day. You can bet if a need ever arises - before talking to anyone - they will be my first call! Sincerely, Robert Lord read more

Through several difficult times in the past several years, from divorce to minor traffic infractions and even more serious criminal offenses charged against close friends of mine the offices of Kurtz and Blum have been a rock in the legal arena. The knowledge, kindness, and professionalism that the attorneys and their office staff have consistently displayed are unprecedented in the field. Any time someone I care about or myself needs legal assistance I do not hesitate to turn the Kurtz and Blum to represent me or my loved ones as I know and have full confidence that they will effectively get the job done and keep me or my loved ones fully informed of all facets of the case. They take a specific amount of care in providing their clients with all information regarding their cases while explaining fully exactly what is happening as to set the client at ease. For each case I have used this office for or witnessed others that have used them they have consistently provided a phenomenal outcome often times far exceeding the expected results. I would and do recommend this office for any legal needs you may have as they are the front runner in the Wake county legal arena. When I had an issue in another county, though for a price, the office KINDLY offered to represent me outside of their general working county if it were to make me feel more comfortable. This is the type of service one needs during a stressful time of legal complication. I cannot thank them enough for their hard work and efforts and will continue to recommend them to everyone I know. They get the job done and they get results that are shockingly beneficial for their clients. read more

At Kurtz & Blum, PLLC, we strive to provide the highest quality legal services available. Our attorneys aggressively defend our clients' rights both inside and outside the courtroom while adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards. We treat each client with respect and each case with vigilance. We return calls within 24 hours, keep our appointments, and keep our clients informed. We emphasize courtroom prowess while ensuring our clients receive the finest quality customer service at all times. The partners, Howard Kurtz and Seth Blum, together have over 40 years of combined trial experience. Kurtz & Blum has the experience you need. read more

Kurtz and Blum: Experienced, Friendly and Respectful. Recently, I was in need of a lawyer. Kurtz and Blum came very highly recommended and they did not disappoint. The staff of Kurtz and Blum were very friendly while remaining professional and clear in what was needed and expected of me. The staff at Kurtz and Blum kept me updated throughout every step of my court proceedings and was always available and prompt to answer any questions that I had. My case was dismissed and the charges were dropped thanks to the wonderful work of Mr. Blum.I hope to not need a lawyer for court in the future but if I do I will definitely return to Kurtz and Blum. read more

the first impression I got from kurtz and blum was that of their excellent customer service. They were very curtious and kept me very informed through out the entire process. they explained things to me in a way that i could understand, and made sure that i understood what they were telling me. overall, my expiriences with kurtz and blum have been wonderful and I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking good legal council. thanks so much to everyone their office for making my court expirience as painless and stress free as possible. -Derek M. read more

I was referred by a friend to Lynn Prather at Kurtz & Blum in 2008 to assist me with my divorce. Suffice it to say, it's now almost 2013, and I still continue to have to deal with this situation. Lynn has been there, in person, on the phone, via e-mail, and beside me through all of the mediation and court hearings. She is passionate about my livelihood and well being and helping me through this difficult process. She listens and works with me to strategize options. I wouldn't wish this situation on anyone, but if its inevitable, I highly recommend Lynn be at your side! Thanks, Lynn! read more

Toss the other envelopes!! I got a speeding ticket and a week later what seemed like a truck load of envelopes! I had no idea who to call and just picked one at random. When I called around 5:30pm no one answered and I couldn't leave a message, I called back once more and still nothing. I opened the Kurts & Blum envelope and gave them a ring. I was attended to on the first ring and with in 5 minutes I had all the info I needed including pricing and contracts. It has been nothing but the smoothest of experiences and more than worth every penny!! I'll never use another firm!!!!!!! read more

Want the best firm? Hire Kurtz & Blum for the best possible outcome! The administrative staff is professional & friendly and keeps you informed. Mr. Blum is prompt in returning calls and even makes several attempts to reach you should you fail to call back; but the real prize is what they can achieve in court! The supporting attorney who appeared for my case was awesome! I simply couldn't have ask for better representation in my case and I'm truly THANKFUL to them for getting my case completely dismissed. So,...if you want the best, you've found them!!! read more

They are very professional and will inspire confidence. They helped me with my case of a misdemeanor. I tried to contact several but none returned my call. as soon as I ask for a legal advice on Avvo, K & B they answered immediately. I contacted them by phone and quickly answered my call. Thank you very much to all. If you are looking for someone who can help you, them make an appointment with any of them. Thank you. Baldassare Sparacia read more

5 star firm. They saved my life. I was very impressed on how they handled my traffic tickets in various counties without having me find different law firms to do it. saved me a bundle and I managed to get my licence back and to get my dream job that needed me to have a licence. Thank you. read more

Kurtz and Blum helped me out of a speeding ticket. They did a good job updating me through snail mail about how my case was going. I would use them again. There were no negative things to say about them. They even worked out a payment arrangement with me. C. Pedrick read more

Kurtz & Blum were very helpful when my son had a ridiculous misdemeanor charge expunged in his late teens. I will always be grateful to them for that. Violette, Durham, NC read more

not a good law firm and not an honest law firm. They refused to refund our $ 2,000 after he was fired for incompetency.