About Harvell and Collins, P.A.

Partner, Cecil S. Harvell, AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated and Partner, Wesley A. Collins, AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rated.

For over 36 years, Harvell and Collins, P.A. has been a trusted legal resource for clients across Morehead City, Beaufort, New Bern, and Jacksonville, North Carolina. Founded in 1987 by Cecil Harvell, the firm began with a focus on trusts and estates, quickly earning an AV Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating for its excellence in legal practice and ethics. The addition of Wes Collins as partner in 2000 marked the firm’s expansion into comprehensive civil litigation, solidifying its reputation as a full-service law firm. Today, Harvell and Collins, P.A. offers a broad range of legal services, including trust and estate planning, elder law, asset protection, probate and estate administration, civil litigation, taxation, business planning, and family law. The firm’s team of dedicated attorneys and legal assistants is committed to delivering personalized legal strategies with the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. Beyond the courtroom, Harvell and Collins, P.A. remains deeply engaged in Carteret County, with its attorneys serving on community boards, providing pro bono services, and participating in educational and civic initiatives. The firm’s legacy is built on a tradition of legal excellence and community commitment.

 

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Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
February 06, 2014
Hired Attorney Cecil S. Harvell

Unfortunately, my immediate family was completely at odds with each other as to how to handle the affairs of my mother and my step father. I thought for sure the matter was heading for a lawsuit and my mother at her advanced age was caught in the middle of this family war. I am so grateful to Mr. Harvell. He is insightful and strong and holds to his excellent reputation. His firm is outstanding in handling these matters of the elderly and I just am glad we got to them first.

 
Taxation
Posted by anonymous
August 04, 2013
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I am most impressed with the service I am receiving from this law firm. It is well beyond any expectation. It is unusual in this day and time to have people do what they say they are going to do, but Cecil and this law firm do just that. I live out of town and the service has been first class. They much deserve their fine reputation.

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
May 08, 2013
Hired Law Firm

Wesley Collins is an excellent, energetic lawyer. He communicates with you constantly, answering your questions and asking for your input. He is very honest, dedicated, and hard-working. He is very organized, well-prepared and fights hard to represent his clients in trial. I would highly recommend him.

General Practice
Posted by Peter
March 25, 2025
Hired Attorney Cecil S. Harvell

Mr. Harvell was very professional and quick to respond to all of our needs. He has been available and willing to help with anything we have needed from a consolation to managing all the information and paperwork needed to cover all our bases. I would recommend Cecil to anyone in need of legal counsel.

Estate and Gift Taxation
Posted by David
July 13, 2024
Hired Attorney Andrew G. Foster

My father's estate took exceptionally long as he passed during COVID's outbreak. Gotta hand it to Andrew and his paralegal team as they did well with me. He responded well to all forms of communication and called when there were updates. If something needed to be outsourced even those choices were excellent. My dad's Business taxes had tried to be done by another CPA outfit and they were not able to do it. Andrew's choice was able to do so and do if to completion. Personally he was down to earth and fairly easy to talk to, noting my fragility when my dad passed to seeing me through to a 100% wrapped up estate. Hire him. He'll finish the work in a timely manner, keep you informed, and answer your questions. What else does one need in a lawyer?

 
Civil Litigation
Posted by Samantha
March 28, 2024
Hired Law Firm

Wes Collins is not only a great attorney but a great person. Wonderful to work with he’s knowledgeable, organized and I truly feel he cares about his clients. We were left in a sticky situation after a death in the family and due to his hard work and all the above things, it worked out in the end. Grateful for his dedication.

Estate Planning
Posted by Zhao
March 15, 2024
Hired Attorney Cecil S. Harvell

I needed a lawyer in NC in his area and he helped me so very much! Everything others say is the truth! I had family in NC and he helped me get everything straight and in order for me and my siblings.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Cale
August 09, 2022
Hired Attorney Andrew G. Foster

Andrew handled my mother's estate without a will which was way too much work for a normal person. He was very knowledgeable in what exactly needed to be done and was very responsive and operated by email which was convenient because I am out of state. I would not hesitate to recommend his services if you need them or to personally use him again.

 
Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
April 13, 2022
Hired Law Firm

I met Mr. Harvell several years ago. He is extremely professional and explains everything in a way I can understand. He is extremely organized and easy to talk to with about my individual desires for my family. I could not imagine working with anyone else. He was truly a God send to me and my family.

Elder Law
Posted by Cheryl
July 11, 2021
Hired Attorney Cecil S. Harvell

Four years ago, my husband and I moved to Morehead City, NC to help his parents "age in place". Our youngest had graduated and was heading to college, so we sold our home in Florida and relocated to SOBX to help them with their failing health and upkeep of their home. We quickly realized that their Wills were out of date and they did not have a trust set up to protect their assets after they died. Although they were reluctant to update their wills, they agreed to meet with Cecil Harvell, who patiently explained the benefits of updating their Wills and putting their assets in a Trust. Since then, both our parents have passed away, but their legal papers were in order and Cecil helped us complete the administration of their estate in a kind, compassionate and supportive manner. All our questions were answered either by him or his staff. We have now had Cecil set up our personal wills and will pass along his contact information to our family, knowing he will guide them through the process

 

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Trust and Estate Planning
    • Probate and Estate Administration
  • Elder Law 1
    • Elder Law and Asset Protection
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Family Law 1
    • Domestic Relations and Family Law
  • Other 1
    • Taxation, Business, and Corporate Planning

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