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Paul Yokabitus
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Paul Yokabitus
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Paul Yokabitus
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Paul Yokabitus
Wake Forest, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 11 years of experience
(919) 659-8433 1776 Heritage Center Drive, Suite 204-C
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
Paul is an experienced Estate Planning Lawyer. His focus on the client-attorney relationship and peace of mind of his clients sets Paul apart from other traditional lawyers. Paul takes his fiduciary role very seriously. His relationship-centered philosophy emphasizes a focus on solutions rather than just documents and deliverables. He believes in focusing on the client’s goals and pain points – not a stereotypical “one-size-fits-all” method. At the initial Strategy Session, Paul sits down with prospective clients, discusses their specific family and financial concerns, educates them on how the law works in North Carolina, and works with the clients to determine how...
David Allen Burns
Wake Forest, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 20 years of experience
(919) 781-4000 2100 Wisley Way
Wake Forest, NC 27587
Estate Planning
Albany Law School
Malcolm E. Harris
Wake Forest, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 49 years of experience
(919) 554-0700 PO Box 1100
Wake Forest, NC 27588
Estate Planning, Business and Real Estate
Laurie Beth Biggs
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Laurie Beth Biggs
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 21 years of experience
(919) 375-8040 9208 Falls of Neuse Rd
Suite 120
Raleigh, NC 27615
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Bankruptcy, Business and Tax
University of Kentucky College of Law
Laurie Biggs' practice focuses on business and consumer bankruptcy, including chapter 7, chapter 11, chapter 12, and chapter 13 cases. Ms. Biggs primarily represents small business owners, individuals, and those in the agricultural sector who need help addressing their debts or exploring their legal options. Ms. Biggs has been certified as a specialist in business and consumer bankruptcy by the North Carolina State Bar. With almost twenty years of experience helping clients navigate their financial difficulties, Ms. Biggs In addition to bankruptcy cases, Ms. Biggs also practices in the area of out of court financial restructuring, business disputes, civil...
Ruth M. Allen
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Ruth M. Allen
RALEIGH, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 18 years of experience
(919) 481-4141 7413 Six Forks Road
#326
RALEIGH, NC 27615
Estate Planning and Probate
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Now at a new law firm, I continue working with families to develop estate planning documents to provide peace of mind, and also help families with estate administration (probate) after a loved one has passed. I also have a wealth of experience with guardianships, having served as a Guardian ad Litem for Wake County guardianship hearings for over six years. I welcome the opportunity to assist my clients with the difficult process of having a guardian appointed for their loved one. An exciting new area of practice is surplus funds, where we help clients recapture funds resulting from foreclosure of real...
Michael Paul
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Michael Paul
Rolesville, NC Estate Planning Lawyer
(919) 951-7955 P.O. Box 292
Rolesville, NC 27571
Free ConsultationEstate Planning and Probate
The George Washington University Law School
Michael Paul grew up in a Navy family who lived all over the country, returning to their home base of San Diego every two years. He graduated cum laude from the University of San Diego with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and then earned his Juris Doctor degree from the National Law Center at George Washington University. As early as law school, he was involved in estate planning, working in clinics to assist low income families with their wills and probate administration. After graduation, Michael joined Reid & Priest, (a large DC law firm) as a corporate litigator and compliance...
David Hinson
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David Hinson
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 15 years of experience
8341-101 Bandford Way
Raleigh, NC 27615
Estate Planning and Family
New England Law | Boston
The Law Offices of David Hinson is a general practice law firm focusing primarily on family law, including collaborative divorce law, in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Law Offices of David Hinson provides high-quality, cost-efficient, effective legal services to protect your rights and help you navigate the challenges and complexities of your legal needs. Whether you are facing divorce, separation, child custody or child support disputes, or simply have questions about your divorce or custody issue, call the Law Offices of David Hinson to schedule a consultation and learn more about how you can put our experience and dedication to...
Mary M. Markovich
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Mary M. Markovich
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(919) 676-1500 7413 Six Forks Rd
203
Raleigh, NC 27615
Estate Planning, Business, Elder and Military
North Carolina Central University School of Law
Federal Practice: • Member of the United States Supreme Court Bar • Accredited Attorney by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs • Admitted to practice before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims State Practice: • Member of the North Carolina Bar since 1994 • Licensed to practice in all NC Courts and Eastern NC Fed. District Court Memberships: • Member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys • Member of the National Organization of Veterans Advocates Teaching: • MBA, concentrations in Finance and Decision Sciences • Traditional and online college instructor for 6 years • Founder of CLE.LawDox continuing legal education courses for attorneys • Founder of mentoring.LawDox teaching the business of law
Angela L. Haas
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Angela L. Haas
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 22 years of experience
(919) 783-9669 5100 Oak Park Rd.
Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27612
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Campbell Law School
Angela L. Haas, of Haas & Associates, PA, is an experienced family law attorney and mediator, who serves both traditional and non-traditional families in every aspect of family law, estate planning and administration. A double-major honors graduate of Appalachian State University and Campbell Law School, Angela is dedicated to working with each client to develop creative and effective solutions to protect themselves and their families. Ms. Haas offers a refreshing perspective on the challenges and opportunities that each client faces, and seeks to take advantage of the best legal and practical solutions available in each case.
Brian S. Demidovich
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Brian S. Demidovich
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 20 years of experience
(919) 424-8319 211 E. Six Forks Road
Suite 205
Raleigh, NC 27609
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Criminal, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Cleveland State University
Brian Demidovich is the Managing Member of The Law Corner. In 2001, Brian moved to Raleigh, North Carolina after he graduated from Cleveland Marshall College of Law in Cleveland, Ohio. After spending the first five years in corporate law and as a partner in a litigation law firm, Brian created The Law Corner in 2006. The Law Corner was created with one simple, but important, core principal: customer service. Brian firmly believes the legal profession IS a service industry. That is why since 2006, Brian has offered an initial $99.00 consultation and established...
Stacey R. Walters
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Stacey R. Walters
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 19 years of experience
(919) 230-0755 8801 Fast Park Dr.
Suite 301
Raleigh, NC 27617
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Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Born and raised in Hillsborough NC, at an early age I found that I l loved helping people. By the age of 16 I was working at Duke Medical Center part-time. I graduated from Orange County High School, and began attending Elon University to study Biology. My plan was to go to medical school, but after serving on a murder trial at 19, I became enamored with the legal arena and the challenges of representing others. I graduated Cum Laude from Elon in 1992 and married my high school sweetheart, Roland. While he farmed, I spent my time volunteering with Make-A-Wish foundation....
Marlet Edwards
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Marlet Edwards
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney
(919) 321-3221 3221 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 105
Raleigh, NC 27612
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Campbell Law School
As a partner at Estate Planning NC, I provide a holistic approach to estate planning aimed at keeping your family out of court and out of conflict. We provide parents of minor children a comprehensive Minor Child Protection Package and as a mom myself, we decided to offer our Guardian Nomination free of charge on our website. We do not want legal fees to stand between a parent and this valuable estate planning tool. We also conduct legacy interviews for all of our clients because you are more than your stuff! Your stories, advice and wisdom will be captured for...
Roderick Allison
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Roderick Allison
(919) 575-9500 2586 W Lyon Station Rd.
Creedmoor, NC 27522
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfCreedmoor, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Traffic Tickets
University of North Carolina School of Law and North Carolina Central University
Attorney Roderick G. Allison has been in the active practice of law for 25 years. He graduated from North Carolina Central University with a BA in Political Science/Minor in English in 1995 as Class Valedictorian. He then earned his JD from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, School of Law in 1998. During his educational career, Attorney Allison also interned with the U.S. Dept. of Justice Civil Rights Division (Washington, D.C.). After working as In-House Counsel for a non-profit corporation, Atty. Allison founded The Allison Office, a General Law practice located in Creedmoor, NC in 2003, serving clients across the State...
William Alexander
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William Alexander
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 48 years of experience
(919) 256-7000 3717 Benson Dr
Raleigh, NC 27609
Estate Planning, Business and Elder
Wake Forest University School of Law
Bill Alexander has practiced law for over 48 years in North Carolina and maintains the highest attorney ratings possible— ‘A-V Preeminent’ peer rating by Martindale-Hubbell and a “10-Superb Attorney” Avvo rating. He now manages an asset protection, estate and eldercare planning law practice as the founding attorney of W.G. Alexander & Associates, PLLC. His law practice was heavily influenced by life circumstances; his older brother was severely injured, unconscious for two months and survived with traumatic brain injury. Hence Bill learned how to deal with special needs; eventually, he became his brother’s care manager and Trustee. He also...
Charles Evan Lohr
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Charles Evan Lohr
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 11 years of experience
(919) 348-9211 1122 Oberlin Road
Raleigh, NC 27605
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University of Tennessee College of Law
Evan Lohr is an attorney in Raleigh, NC. He focuses his practice on estate and trust litigation. He has also represented hundreds of clients in estate planning, probate administration, and guardianship matters. Evan graduated with a B.A. in political science from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington in 2006 and received his law degree from the University of Tennessee. He is a past editor of The Administrative Lawyer, a publication of the North Carolina Bar Association. A Raleigh native, Evan is a graduate of Sanderson High School and is past president of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
Garen McClure
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Garen McClure
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 16 years of experience
(919) 200-0822 608 W. Johnson St
Suite 13
Raleigh, NC 27603
Estate Planning, Business, DWI and Traffic Tickets
City University of New York Law School
Garen McClure is our Hillsborough-based attorney and litigator, with experience in traffic, business law, and estate planning. Garen utilizes his experience as a former New York City legal services attorney in assisting his clients to achieve their goals with respect to their litigation matters.* Garen has very broad litigation skills & the ability to work closely with his clients to ensure their involvement, providing very personal & responsive service. As a publicly educated attorney, Garen never strayed too far from his rural upbringing, and now uses his legal skill for the greater good.
Gena Walling McCray
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Gena Walling McCray
Louisburg, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 21 years of experience
(919) 497-0091 215 Court Street
P.O. Box 492
Louisburg, NC 27549
Estate Planning, Arbitration & Mediation and Family
University of South Carolina School of Law
Ms. McCray loves the practice of law and enjoys helping people. She was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina and attended South Carolina College (the University of South Carolina's honors college) receiving undergraduate degrees in English and Psychology. Ms. McCray graduated from the University of South Carolina School of Law in Columbia, South Carolina. During law school, she clerked for Judge C. Tolbert Goolsby at S.C. Court of Appeals and interned one summer in Raleigh for the North Carolina Family Policy Council where she gained intimate knowledge of the legislative process in North Carolina. During her third year, she clerked...
Daniel Brinson Finch
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Daniel Brinson Finch
RALEIGH, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(919) 755-1317 2601 Oberlin Rd, Suite 100
RALEIGH, NC 27608
Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Campbell Law School
Daniel assists families immediately after the loss of a loved one, assisting with all aspects of probate, estate and trust administration, and tax issues. He served as one of the public administrators in Wake County from 2003 to 2008. During this time, regularly served as the Administrator of a decedent’s estate or as the Guardian of the Estate for an incompetent individual. Serving in this capacity provided him with valuable experience in estate and guardianship administration. Born in Oxford, North Carolina in 1975, he graduated from North Carolina State University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts degree...
Timothy G. Fowler
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Timothy G. Fowler
Garner, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(919) 961-4249 1027 Hwy. 70 W
Suite 203
Garner, NC 27529
Free ConsultationOffers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Criminal, Family and Probate
Drake University Law School
Whether you are going through a separation and divorce, have suffered personal injuries as a result of an auto accident, or have pending criminal charges or a traffic ticket or need a Will drawn up or you need a probate attorney to help administer an estate, Tim G. Fowler is available to help you get the results that you both want and need. Tim has over 21 years of experience helping clients just like you. He is a knowledgeable, skilled, and determined attorney with attorney's fees that are fair and reasonable. Just as importantly, he is also a good person...
Rachel Lea Hunter
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Rachel Lea Hunter
Cary, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 36 years of experience
(678) 687-9693 901 Madison Avenue
Cary, NC 27513
Estate Planning, Collections and Consumer
University of Pittsburgh
I grew up Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where I lived most of my life. I moved to North Carolina to be closer to family and have lived here 13 years. In 2009, I began private practice concentrating in the areas of debt resolution/negotiation, estate planning and probate.
Jeffrey L Austin
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Jeffrey L Austin
Durham, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(919) 937-2737 P.O. Box 15905
Durham, NC 27704
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Georgia State University College of Law
Jeff brings to the law a career background in nonprofits and the public interest. He now focuses on young families and mature couples and individuals planning their futures. In addition to his work for private clients, he serves as an appointed attorney guardian ad litem through the Durham Public Defender. Always interested in making the law more accessible, he manages several online legal databases maintained by the University of North Carolina’s School of Government at Chapel Hill. He serves his community as a volunteer attorney with Legal Aid of North Carolina and by managing the web site and summer...
Shawndria  McCoy
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Shawndria McCoy
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 10 years of experience
(919) 885-2391 150 Fayetteville Street
Suite 300
Raleigh, NC 27601
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North Carolina Central University School of Law
For over a decade, I have dedicated myself to the legal field, serving my clients with a steadfast dedication to justice and excellence. I am recognized for my ability to simplify complex legal issues into manageable actions, always with a focus on the individual needs and objectives of my clients. My commitment is to uphold the highest standards of legal excellence and client advocacy. My professional journey is marked by diversity and significant impact. I handle a broad range of legal matters, including high-stakes litigation and detailed legal negotiations, which highlight my strategic approach and meticulous attention to detail. My primary...
Cheryl R. Watkins,
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Durham, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 20 years of experience
(704) 544-3394 4819 Emperor Boulevard
Suite 400
Durham, NC 27703
Estate Planning and Probate
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
The Law Office of Cheryl R. Watkins is a boutique estate law practice serving all 100 counties of North Carolina representing individuals, families, and small businesses in the provision of advice, counsel, and results in the following areas of law:

- Estate Administration (Probate Law)
- Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, etc.)
- Business Succession Planning
- Wrongful Death

Attorney Cheryl R. Watkins of The Law Office of Cheryl R. Watkins has a practice concentration in Estate Planning and Probate and has worked in those fields for over 20 years as a former CPA, auditor, Assistant Clerk,...
Stephanie Fabricius
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Stephanie Fabricius
Knightdale, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 14 years of experience
(919) 295-6001 106 N. First Ave
Suite D
Knightdale, NC 27545
Free ConsultationEstate Planning
Elon University
Stephanie concentrates her practice in the area of wills and estate planning. She assists clients with the preparation of estate planning documents, and counsels regarding the best estate planning strategy for each individual. Particular services include the preparation and review of a will, a financial power-of-attorney, a health care power-of-attorney, or a health care advance directive ("living will"). She offers both individual planning documents and affordable bundles of common documents for both individuals and spouses.
David C Franklin
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David C Franklin
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 38 years of experience
(919) 489-3100 109 North Boylan Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27603
Estate Planning, Business and Family
Seattle University School of Law and Georgetown University Law Center
David has been a trusted advisor to businesses, individuals and families since 1990 in a wide range of legal practice areas. This breadth of experience brings depth and to his advice and informs his decision making across all his areas of practice. David spent 10 years practicing business, family law, estate planning and probate in Seattle, WA and then attended the Georgetown School of Law where he obtained a Master of Laws Degree (LL.M) in Taxation with honors. He is included in Best Lawyers in America Trust and Estates Section.

David has represented and is currently representing clients is a wide...
Christopher C. Wilms Jr.
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Christopher C. Wilms Jr.
Durham, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(919) 244-2019 2216 South Miami Blvd Ste 101
Durham, NC 27703
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Probate
Campbell University
Chris is an Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, and Employment Lawyer with years of experience helping people in Durham, Wake, and surrounding counties in North Carolina.
Andrea L. Hinshaw
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Andrea L. Hinshaw
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 15 years of experience
2626 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27608
Estate Planning and Business
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Mr. Gregory S. Connor
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Mr. Gregory S. Connor
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 29 years of experience
(919) 237-9220 2501 Blue Ridge Road, Ste. 250
Raleigh, NC 27607
Estate Planning, Business and Employment
Duke University School of Law
Business law in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Estate Planning Attorney in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Commercial litigation and business dispute lawyer in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Kevin L. Huston
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Kevin L. Huston
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 19 years of experience
(919) 741-6565 5540 Centerview Drive
Suite 200
Raleigh, NC 27606
Free ConsultationEstate Planning, Business, Elder and Tax
ESTATE AND ELDER LAW ATTORNEY Licensed to practice law in the state of North Carolina and has been a practicing attorney since 2005. Memberships: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, The Christian Legal Society, Law Affinity Chairman of the Regent University Raleigh/Durham Alumni Chapter. Accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs: Kevin Huston has been accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs to handle benefits claims on behalf of veterans, most commonly, the Aid and Attendance benefit. Kevin has been invited by various organizations to...
Matt Lohr
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Matt Lohr
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 11 years of experience
(919) 348-9211 4208 Six Forks Road
Suite 1000
Raleigh, NC 27609
Estate Planning and Probate
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
Shaun Ingersoll
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Shaun Ingersoll
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney
(919) 783-0236 3733 National Dr
Raleigh, NC 27612
Offers Video ConferencingVideo ConfEstate Planning, Business and Tax
John Cargill II
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John Cargill II
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 37 years of experience
(919) 832-9651 124 St. Mary's St.
Raleigh, NC 27605
Estate Planning, Business, Real Estate and Tax
His experience includes performing thousands of real estate closings, preparing hundreds of wills and forming hundreds of corporations and limited liability companies.
Hayden Baugh
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Hayden Baugh
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney
(919) 438-2005
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3605 Glenwood Ave
Ste 480
Raleigh, NC 27612
Estate Planning, Business, Probate and Real Estate
Amanda Spence
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Amanda Spence
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 30 years of experience
(919) 863-4183 2501 Blue Ridge Rd
Ste 250
Raleigh, NC 27607
Estate Planning and Elder
University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
James Bearl Yeager
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 39 years of experience
(919) 319-0001 8031 Marsh Hollow Dr
Raleigh, NC 27616
Estate Planning and Personal Injury
George Mason University School of Law and George Mason University School of Law
Jeffrey G. Marsocci
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 29 years of experience
(919) 844-7993 8406 Six Forks Rd., St
e. 102
Raleigh, NC 27615
Estate Planning, Business and Personal Injury
Stephen D. Lowry
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 38 years of experience
(919) 518-0783 8358 Six Forks Rd., St
e. 104
Raleigh, NC 27615
Estate Planning and Tax
Michael L. Frazier
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 43 years of experience
(919) 625-6900 2510 Countrywood Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
Estate Planning and Real Estate
Walter Davis Tenney
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(919) 841-4696 160 Wind Chime Ct
Raleigh, NC 27615
Estate Planning, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Brian H. Tenney
Raleigh, NC Estate Planning Attorney with 51 years of experience
(919) 841-4696 160-A Windchime Ct
Raleigh, NC 27615
Estate Planning, Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
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