Extremely disappointed with this law firm. If you are going through a divorce in North Carolina, do…read moreyourself a favor and look elsewhere.
I was referred to this firm by a friend in the summer of 2025. During my initial consultation, the attorney made sure to emphasize how long, ugly, and drawn-out the process could get once my ex lawyered up. I explained that my ex and I had already worked out the details ourselves and simply needed them to draw up the final paperwork. Because it was clear I wasn't going to be a high-revenue, long-drawn-out battle, that was the last time I ever spoke to the actual attorney. I was immediately passed off to the paralegals and forgotten.
The office drafted paperwork littered with typos and inconsistencies. As someone who has never been divorced before, I had no idea what to expect. This divorce was sudden, unexpected, and utterly heartbreaking for me. While I understand law firms deal with this daily and can become desensitized to the emotional toll, this firm failed at the absolute bare minimum: communication. At no point did they bother to explain the entire legal process or outline what steps would happen next.
Once the initial paperwork was done, I was told I had to wait a full year under North Carolina law. It was crushing, but I complied. They assured me they would reach out to me in July of 2026. July came and went. I anxiously waited for a call that never arrived, forcing me to follow up myself. Only then did they inform me that I needed to formally serve my ex with papers--something that should have been proactively communicated and prepared for.
Next, I was told a hearing would need to be scheduled, which could take 30 to 60 days, but that I didn't need to attend. The hearing was set for Monday, September 14th. Again, I heard absolutely nothing from the firm. After traveling for work, I finally reached out the following week to ask how it went. I was shocked to learn the hearing didn't even happen because the firm had put the incorrect courtroom number on a legal document. They casually told me not to worry and that they would just reschedule, showing zero regard for the emotional weight this delay placed on me.
The final straw came after the divorce was supposedly finalized. I was desperate to change my last name--carrying it felt like a daily reminder of the worst chapter of my life. The firm assured me that the Social Security office would accept the electronic divorce judgment. I took time off work and drove 40 minutes to the office, only to be told that electronic copies are absolutely not acceptable and that they required a certified physical copy.
At every single turn, this law office has made careless mistakes, provided terrible guidance, and demonstrated a complete lack of competence or empathy. For them, it's just a job, but for their clients, it is their life. I hope anyone reading this benefits from knowing what to look out for in NC, and avoids hiring this reckless firm.