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Howard Stallings Law Firm Pro

4.6
99 reviews

5410 Trinity Road, Suite 210, P.O. Box 12347, Raleigh, NC 27607, U.S.A.

Contract Law, Estate Litigation, Acquisitions & Mergers and 7 more

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About Howard Stallings Law Firm

North Carolina Civil Litigators and Business Lawyers

Since 1983, the attorneys at the law firm of Howard, Stallings, From, Atkins, Angell & Davis P.A. have utilized their diverse experience to provide excellent legal counsel to individuals and businesses in cases involving-

Bankruptcy, Debtor/Creditor Representation

Business Transactions

Civil Litigation

Commercial Litigation

Condemnation and Eminent Domain

Contract Law

Employment Law

Estate Litigation

Estate Planning and Wealth Transfer

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death

Our skilled attorneys take the time to get to know you and your needs. At Howard, Stallings, From, Atkins, Angell & Davis, P.A. we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest level of ethical standards and client service. For ten years in a row, Howard, Stallings, From, Atkins, Angell & Davis, P.A. has earned the reputation as a preeminent law firm based on a national ranking system and local peer review.

Howard, Stallings, From, Atkins, Angell & Davis, P.A. commenced its practice in Raleigh in 1983 with Cader Howard (a respected business lawyer and litigator), Allan From (a tax law and estate planning expert) and initially forming the Firm's vision. Joe Stallings, (a former Wall Street attorney with a practice in complex commercial and litigation matters) together with Beth Atkins (a talented transactional and business attorney) were at the same time developing a similar practice in New Bern. In 1987 the two practices merged with Joe joining the Raleigh office and Beth directing the practice in New Bern.

As the Firm's client base expanded, we also expanded the number of its principals to meet the varied and growing needs of those clients. Jim Angell (a CPA, board certified business bankruptcy specialist and panel bankruptcy trustee), Joan Davis (who handles complex business litigation, real estate, land use and condemnation disputes, as well as serious injury and death claims), Brian Moore (who is a commercial and estate litigator and an administrative lawyer) have all enhanced the Firm's reputation for excellence.

 

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Champion Badge Silver

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Howard Stallings Law Firm got this award in 2021

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At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Howard Stallings Law Firm got this award in 2021

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5 stars
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4 stars
15%
3 stars
7%
2 stars
4%
1 star
19%
What do people say on Lawyers.com?
Communication
4.1
Quality of Service
4.0
Responsiveness
4.2
Value for Money
3.7
Litigation
Posted by anonymous
September 14, 2010
Hired Law Firm

Get firm cost up front, or at least a reasonably close estimate. Estimate for services was too low and entire services cost almost 4 times the estimated cost.

Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
August 13, 2025
Hired Attorney Rebecca Huffman Ugolick

I'm not satisfied with the services as a Black woman here in this State of North Carolina I'm going to give her a chance!but it's been crickets!!!They will call requesting this or that then crickets again!I don't feel the support the others experienced,I guess it's the times we are living in!!!I3 years it's been and I still have to deal with the nightmare of it all&dealing with doctor appointments.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
September 19, 2024
Hired Law Firm

Please be weary of this law firm. This law firm knowingly allows attorneys to alter agreements and pro long pay outs. This firm covers for their attorneys when they make mistakes even after admitting their attorneys made serious issues

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
June 10, 2025
Hired Attorney Douglas Noreen

I would not recommend Doug. He and his whole law firm alter agreements and do not follow recommendations from his clients. I would not hire him again. He is unethical and does not care at all about his clients well being

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
June 10, 2025
Hired Attorney James B. Angell

I would not recommend James. He and his whole law firm alter agreements and do not follow recommendations from his clients. I would not hire him again. He is unethical and does not care at all about his clients well being

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
June 10, 2025
Hired Attorney Mrs. Sheri Dickson

I would not recommend Sheri. Her and her whole law firm alter agreements and do not follow recommendations from her clients. I would not hire her again. She is unethical and does not care at all about her clients well being

Litigation
Posted by anonymous
May 03, 2025
Hired Attorney Douglas Noreen

I had a bad experience with Douglas Noreen and do not recommend him. It is all about the money with him and not about what is best for your legal case. You will be overcharged for his services and wonder what exactly did you pay for also.

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Areas of Law

  • Contracts 1
    • Contract Law
  • Litigation 1
    • Estate Litigation
  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures 1
    • Acquisitions & Mergers
  • Bankruptcy 1
    • Bankruptcy, Creditor Representation & Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Business Law 1
    • Business Law & Transactions
  • Commercial Law 1
    • Civil & Commercial Litigation
  • Eminent Domain 1
    • Condemnation & Eminent Domain
  • Taxation 1
    • Estate Planning, Taxes & Wealth Transfer
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
  • Real Estate 1
    • Real Property Transactions & Litigations

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  • Firm History
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    1983

  • Representative Clients

    Representative Clients: Marmon Industrial Corp; Eckerd Corp; VR Business Brokers; Microspace Communications Corp.; Extend Stay America, Inc.; Tricor Development Corp.; L&M Brokerage, Inc.; CRTS, Inc.; Executive Staffing Services; Branch Banking & Trust Co.

    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: Eckerd Corp.; Marmon Industrial Corp.; Branch Banking & Trust Co.; Wachovia Bank, NA; VR Business Brokers; Executive Staffing Services; Extended Stay America, Inc; CBL & Associates Properties; Bank of America; Big Rock Sports, LLC; Howard Perry & Walston Realty, Inc.; Cary Orthopaedic; Kemper Insurance Company; Neuse River Development Authority, Inc.; East Carolina Behavioral Health; New Plan Realty Corp.
    Approved ATTORNEYS FOR: Surety Land Title; Jefferson Pilot Title; Attorneys Title; Chicago Title; Stewart Title; First American Title; Lawyers Title of N.C.; Fidelity National Title; Investors Title; The Title Company of N.C.; Market Title.

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4.6
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5410 Trinity Road, Suite 210P.O. Box 12347Raleigh, NC 27607U.S.A.

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