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Adkins Law PLLC

Updated 2026-09-02 · 4,151 reviewed · 225 listed · Scored from 202 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(202) 78 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Adkins Law PLLC
Location
Huntersville
Services
Wills & Trusts, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate & Trust Litigation
Reviews
202
Ranking
#48 in Wills & Trusts
Best for
clients seeking family law or civil services who can verify attorney/staff track record beforehand

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-02). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-10.

What recent reviews say

Adkins Law draws strong opinions: satisfied clients praise staff responsiveness and successful case outcomes, while others report serious gaps in preparation, communication, and documentation accuracy. Experience varies sharply by attorney and staff member, with multiple reviewers describing court-ready mistakes, missed deadlines, and billing confusion that dragged cases longer and cost more than expected.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and thorough on select cases
  • responsive staff on successful matters
  • effective results for some family law clients
  • professional demeanor from certain team members
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Best for: clients seeking family law or civil services who can verify attorney/staff track record beforehand

Where this business shines

  • team members praised for being responsive on successful cases
  • some clients report effective outcomes on custody and civil matters
  • local to Huntersville and greater Charlotte

Worth knowing

  • Chris Adkins, Regina Williams, and Dominique Barile handle different client matters with mixed quality reviews
  • Ana R. (paralegal) praised for professionalism but also criticized for incomplete court exhibit preparation
  • clients reported 2-3 month delays between initial consultation and signed documents
  • multiple clients describe billing confusion and overcharges, including .3 hour charges for 5-minute document reviews
  • one client spent over $70,000 on custody case with no favorable judgments
  • another spent $40,000 on alienation case and was pressured to settle at last minute

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.56 average across the 208 wills & trusts businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 94% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 73
Review volume 100
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 45
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

5
179
4
2
3
1
2
0
1
20

Common questions

Does Adkins Law serve areas outside Huntersville?
Yes. Their website lists service areas including Cornelius, Davidson, Mooresville, and the greater Charlotte area.
How long does the estate planning process typically take?
Based on recent reviews, clients report 2-3 months between initial consultation and final signed documents, though one case involved a significant delay after the scheduled signing date.
What is the cost of an initial consultation?
One recent review notes a $250 consultation fee.
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Last updated 2026-09-02