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Duncan Law, LLP

Updated 2026-08-02 · 1,354 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 77 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.7(77) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Estate & Trust LitigationEstate Planning Attorney
Duncan Law, LLP
Services
Estate & Trust Litigation, Estate Planning Attorney
Reviews
77

What recent reviews say

Most clients praise the firm's honesty, patience, and organized approach to bankruptcy and debt relief. Named staff members Damon Duncan, Terry Duncan, Tracy Kearney, Ashland Sutton, and Dawn earned recognition for responsiveness and emotional support. A small number of older reviews reported initial phone rudeness and email delays.

Praised for
  • honest and straightforward advising
  • knowledgeable and patient team
  • strong organization and communication
  • compassionate support through difficult process
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Best for: Individuals navigating Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy who value straightforward counsel and want clear communication throughout the process.

Strengths

  • Board-certified bankruptcy specialist
  • Ethical refusal of cases without clear value to client
  • Organized systems that keep clients informed at each step

Worth knowing

  • Damon Duncan and Terry Duncan named as firm leaders
  • Tracy Kearney praised for fastest response and emotional support
  • Ashland Sutton noted for keeping clients organized
  • Staff ethically declined a case where additional legal work would not benefit the client
  • Firm uses online systems to track case progress

How it compares

  • Rated 4.7 against a 4.59 average across the 147 estate & trust litigation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 72% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 78
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 61
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

What types of bankruptcy cases do you handle?
The firm handles Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, wage garnishment, repossession, debt lawsuits, and creditor harassment cases. They serve Charlotte and surrounding counties including Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus, Gaston, Matthews, Mint Hill, and Concord.
Will you take my case if I've already started the process myself?
The firm's founder has declined cases where the client has already progressed far enough that additional legal work would not add real value, choosing honesty over billing hours.

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Last updated 2026-08-02