King Law - Hickory, NC

My experience with King Law began in November 2024 after receiving papers for child support arrears and contempt motions. I reached out for a consult and was very explicit that I wanted the most seasoned family law attorney on staff, regardless of cost. I was then handed off to Hallie Daniels. What took place over the next 2 and a half months was a complete waste of time, energy and money (over $10k completely wasted). I was nickel and dimed to death for everything. She had to constantly consult and brainstorm with another attorney (which I’ll describe why in a minute), none of these brainstorming sessions were detailed to me or with me, I was only billed constantly for them. I suspect those were to make her look busy to the owner and to continue to bring in money for the firm. Again, I was never explained what or if any details came out of those so-called brainstorming sessions. However, I was double billed (they call it split billing, it’s split billing FOR ME, not them. This practice should be illegal as I was constantly paying those frivolous charges. The reason for her having to constantly consult with other attorneys was…….get ready for it…..SHE JUST GRADUATED FROM LAW SCHOOL / MADE BAR JUST 3 MONTHS PRIOR TO TAKING MY CASE!!! This after I demanded a senior attorney! Talk about an incredible injustice, her incompetence was obvious and I had to continually ask if she had other attorney’s look at her work or suggestions. In addition, I was constantly having to prove myself to her, especially after she caved in to my ex’s attorney (which knew he was dealing with a very inexperienced ‘lawyer’ with no real world experience and was easy pickings). After every discussion she had with him she reacted as he did and I felt I was against both of them. She NEVER defended me, never fought for me, never was assertive for my case and my rights, she just rolled right over every time he showed any aggression. I knew I was dealing with an incompetent lawyer when the first thing she wanted to do was settle, she hadn’t even looked at any evidence or details, none. Just settle. I rejected and then she tried it again multiple times. This law firm will not fight for you, that’s 100% guaranteed. I would have been better off and saved over $10k by representing myself. Along with her lack of experience is her complete lack of the law, time and time again she had to consult with other attorneys (again, me being billed for it) and still came back with answers I could have googled myself. This entire experience was a disaster and a nightmare, I was billed for every single email I sent with basic questions, every time I posted something on the client portal and she had to read it I was billed for it. They drained the money as soon as I deposited it. And to make it worse their billing isn’t detailed out as to exactly what they are charging you for, it’s basically “$500 – filing and research” type of BS. Even when asked they still don’t produce the details. Along with hurting my chances of a fair court trial I wasted 2 and a half months, $10k and all my energy helping her do her job. They give me a newbie lawyer after I asked for a senior lawyer, never fought for me once, never defended me to the ex’s lawyer, constantly billed me for ‘busy’ work (on slow weeks I guess the brainstorming sessions is to ensure money keeps flowing in) and to beat it all she filed motions on my behalf that were not presented accurately to the court (as my new lawyer informed me); again she hurt my chances of a fair trial, her inability and inexperience is concerning. This person isn’t even a junior lawyer and is playing with people’s lives. THAT IS NOT ONLY UNPROFESSIONAL BUT UNETHICAL. Several times through this nightmare I asked for another attorney and had zero feedback, replies or help, I even asked for the owner of the firm to help with my case to which I was told “he doesn’t take on cases, he mostly does just the management stuff”. CROOKS and LIARS

DO NOT USD THIS PLACE.! They will cheat you out of your money. If your attorney consults another attorney regarding your matter, you get billed the higher rate. Be very careful unless you are prepared to pay at minimum $3k for a simple civil dispute. Legal matters are expensive but this far more than I anticipated... they sent me a bill for an additional 220$ for a break down of services. These people will bleed you dry even if it’s an hour. Always asking for money

I would not recommend. Try another local office. They are nice but to much for what they offer.

My case was very cut and dry. If your attorney consults another attorney regarding your matter, you get billed the higher rate. Be very careful unless you are prepared to pay at minimum $3k for a simple civil dispute. Legal matters are expensive but this far more than I anticipated... they sent me a bill for an additional 220$ for a break down of services. These people will bleed you dry.. Yes, weekly late fees. They will bill u as though u spoke w an attorney when i spoke with the billing dept. Not regarding my legal matter. Be prepared for additional fees when you question their billing.

I would rate 0 stars if possible, so my story is about the same issues as the first 2 reviews on here. Very sad hired this firm paid $3500 in full after that I never heard from my attorney ever again for months I kept calling to ask to speak to Jaron Gurney, but to no avail. So, months later I finally receive an email from him it's his withdraw letter. This firm is made up of scam artist they take your money and then do nothing. It took me 3 years to save that $3500.00, it took every cent I had. But because my son's father since gaining custody 3 years ago hasn't allowed any type of communication between us at all it was very important to me. So, my best advice is steering clear of this firm if 1. you ever want to see your child again and 2. You don't have money to just give out for nothing. I'm in the middle of filing a grievance on this firm with the NC ABA, which i recommend the authors of the first 2 reviews to do as well. This firm should be ashamed of their selves taking advantage of already broken families who are emotionally drained as well as financially and stealing from them (which is what you call it when your hired to do a certain task and don't put forth any effort to do anything but keep and spend the money!!!!!!

I'm highly disappointed about the disregard my attorney and this firm had for me as a client. The attorney I hired sided with the opposing attorney. My attorney told me I was at fault for losing primary custody of my child. Matters related to my child's care were not addressed in court. The other parent and I continue to have no clear legal direction such as insurance. My attorney seemed to be avoiding me as a client. I tried to hire another attorney from this firm to give King Law a second chance, but the new attorney refused to speak with me. If you care about your children do not hire King Law.

Hired them to help me through my custody/ divorce and the attorney told & emailed me the wrong time to be in court for my custody hearing so instead of her continuing it & explaining to.the judge what she did they had the hearing without me & I ended up losing custody of my kids. I'm still trying to fix what she did wrong. Then she testified for the other attorney in the next hearing. DO NOT HIRE!!!

Patrick Keeley represented my son in a child custody case that proved to take longer than I realized. Although I was impatient and demanding at times, he stood with us in a kind way and took time to explain the process. Yesterday was an exceptional day and without Patrick and King Law Firm, we would not been able to achieve the incredible results. We now have nothing but clear skies ahead!