BOARD CERTIFIED
LEADERSHIP
HUNDREDS
OF CLIENTS SERVED
MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
IN SECURED ASSETS
About Our Firm
We are a small firm of attorneys passionate about protecting the assets of people that come to us for solutions to preserving their legacies. Our leadership includes a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law and a former Mecklenberg Superior Court Judge. We provide tailored services related to:
BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT ACHIEVE CLIENT GOALS
We have created a large network of solid relationships with fellow attorneys, trust professionals, family office and high-net-worth asset-management firms, wealth managers, public accountants, insurance professionals, and current and former firm clients to ensure our clients are receiving the very best service and advice. Our firm has built its foundation through these relationships with highly skilled professionals who have also experienced a high level of satisfaction with the caliber of our firm’s critical legal services.
The firm’s clients include:
- Corporate fiduciaries and individuals serving as an executor or administrator of a decedent’s estate or as trustee of a trust
- High net worth individuals and families in need of estate planning and strategic tax counsel
- Beneficiaries of estates and trusts
- Employer sponsors and trustees of ERISA-governed qualified retirement plans and welfare benefit plans
- Entrepreneurs and family members of owners of closely held or family owned businesses
WANT TO WORK WITH US?
We are peer-reviewed and board certified.
We treat our clients like family.
We ensure you have an exceptional legal experience.
We provide personalized consultation and service.
We offer comprehensive, relatable representation.
We are widely respected, award-winning
lawyers and financial planners.
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OUR MISSION
Our attorneys aspire to be the very best at what we do. We recognize that our clients operate in a very complex world, often facing intricate tax, business, and family issues and challenges. For that reason, we have limited the scope of our practice to estate planning and fiduciary law. Our focus, time, energy, and resources are devoted to achieving and maintaining the very highest level of competence within our scope of practice.
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CLIENT REVIEWS
A very professional attorney and law firm. I can not imagine a more satisfactory encounter. Highly recommended.
Bill
Great representation, counsel, and results. His firm operates as a team, and we felt extremely well represented. I highly recommend Jim and the firm.
Richard
Jim has been instrumental in our case which spanned multiple states. Highly recommend Jim!
A Satisfied Client
I highly recommend Jim to handle your legal needs. His staff is professional and thorough. I am a fan of Jim and the firm. If you want honest, fair and someone that fights for you, Jim is the lawyer you need!
A Satisfied Client
My family and I highly recommend Jim for legal assistance with Guardianship proceedings.
David
Numerous attorneys said that Mr. Hickmon was the only person they would recommend for my complex multi-state legal issue. I can attest that his vast legal knowledge, professionalism, and relatability are a rare combination so my resources were well spent.
A Satisfied Client
I could not have chosen better. Jim and his entire staff are kind, caring, and thoroughly knowledgeable on what can be done. I always felt my case was important to them and that they were doing their best for me at all times.
A Satisfied Client
One of the best estate attorneys in Charlotte! I definitely recommend to work with them, very professional staff but also friendly and understanding of unique situations.
Vic
I strongly endorse Jim Hickmon. Jim has very strong skills regarding setting up an appropriate and well-designed estate plan for clients with complex legal and tax needs. You won't find estate matters that are too difficult for Jim Hickmon.
Jeremy Canipe, a Peer Attorney
