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Coward, Hicks & Siler, P.A.

Coward, Hicks & Siler, P.A. - Sylva, NC

General Practice Lawyers in Sylva, NC

705 West Main Street Sylva, NC 28779

  • 47 Years 
    Experience

Sylva General Practice Law Firm

Updated: 02/16/2026

Areas of Practice

  • General Practice

Litigation: 30%

Firm Information

Overview

Service. Quality. Performance. Get to Know Us!

At Coward, Hicks & Siler, P.A., we combine professional skill and a detailed understanding of our clients’ goals with a deep knowledge of our region. As a result, we deliver high quality, cost effective, responsive, and personal service.

Established in Sylva in 1951, Coward, Hicks & Siler, P.A. is one of the most broadly-respected firms in Western North Carolina, offering the talents of seven attorneys in four locations: Sylva, Cashiers, and Franklin. Together we bring nearly two centuries of cumulative legal experience to clients in Western North Carolina.

Rich in tradition and stability, we provide professional legal guidance and representation with a refreshing appeal – our only agenda is our clients’ success. We are seasoned, business-savvy lawyers. We offer big firm knowledge and resources in a small firm format. Our philosophy revolves around clients, not cases. Our team of attorneys and professional staff takes pride in providing high-quality, attentive and effective representation to clients throughout Western North Carolina.

Whether we are helping your family create a new future through divorce, facilitating the purchase of your first home, guiding you through the process of drafting an estate plan, or protecting your bottom line during the course of dispute, we are committed to helping you achieve success and give you the tools you need to realize your future goals.

Our experienced team is well-equipped to handle a wide variety of practice areas, including:

Civil Litigation:

  • Construction and Land Use Issues
  • Commercial and corporate law suits
  • Collections

Estate Planning:

  • Estate and trust administration (probate)
  • Living trusts
  • Wills and trusts
  • Elder law
  • Charitable giving
  • Gift and estate taxation

Commercial and Residential Real Estate

  • closings
  • development
  • eminent domain
  • annexation

Business Matters, and
Indian / Native Peoples Law

No matter the circumstances of your legal issue, we want to help. Get to know us. Share your story with our lawyers during a consultation at one of our conveniently located offices. Find us in Franklin, Sylva, Cashiers and Asheville or visit us on the web at http://cowardhicksandsiler.com.


Awards and Honors

Honors

  • 2017 "Best Law Firms" list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® for the Tier 1 Metropolitan Award, for Family Law Practice in Asheville. Ranked continuously since 2015., 2015 - 2017

Previous Law Firm Names

  • Coward, Sossomon, Hicks & Beck

Mergers and Acquisitions

  • Siler & Clark, 0

Reviews

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  • By Anonymous on Aug. 31, 2020
    Hired Law firm 2018-2021
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    Very honest and trustworthy firm. I interviewed several firms, but these people delivered what I hoped for and highly exceeded my expectations. If you are looking for an honest lawyer, I highly recommend. I work all over the country and world in real estate and these guys were top notch and very professional.

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Sylva, NC

705 West Main Street
Sylva, NC 28779

Directions

Phone: 828-743-2401

Fax: (828) 524-9833

Email: Send a message

Website: https://cowardhicksandsiler.com/

  • Credit Cards Accepted

Additional North Carolina Locations

Franklin, NC  (15.9 miles)

43 W. Main Street
Franklin, NC 28734

Directions

Phone: (828) 524-6475

Fax: (828) 586-2605

Email: Send a message

Website: https://cowardhicksandsiler.com/

  • Credit Cards Accepted

Cashiers, NC  (20.1 miles)

211 Cashiers School Road
Cashiers, NC 28717

Directions

Fax: (828) 524-9833

Email: Send a message

Website: https://cowardhicksandsiler.com

Hours: By appointment only

  • Credit Cards Accepted

Asheville, NC  (38.6 miles)

28 Schenck Parkway
Suite 200
Asheville, NC 28803

Directions

Phone: 828-524-6475

Fax: 828-524-9833

Email: Send a message

Website: https://cowardhicksandsiler.com/

Hours: By Appointment only

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