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Erin Patterson Law, PLLC

Updated 2026-10-02 · 4,383 reviewed · 138 listed · Scored from 66 Google reviews · How we rank ›

5.0(66) 89 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Erin Patterson Law, PLLC
Location
Dilworth, Charlotte
Services
Special Needs Planning, Wills & Trusts, Estate Planning Attorney
Reviews
66
Ranking
#5 in Special Needs Planning
Best for
Families needing estate planning guidance through life changes or complex circumstances

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

What recent reviews say

Every review is five stars. Clients consistently praise the team for truly listening to their circumstances, breaking down complex planning into clear steps, and handling documents with meticulous care. Staff members including Erin, Brittnee, Tricia, and Jeanna Shelton are named repeatedly for professionalism, warmth, and responsiveness even through emotionally difficult situations like unexpected death and probate.

Praised for
  • attentive listening and understanding
  • thorough and detail-oriented work
  • responsive communication
  • compassionate and patient guidance
  • organized and efficient process
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Best for: Families needing estate planning guidance through life changes or complex circumstances

Where this business shines

  • Named staff praised repeatedly (Erin, Brittnee, Tricia, Jeanna Shelton)
  • Breaks complex planning into manageable steps
  • Handles emotional circumstances with care and patience
  • Clear communication about process and fees upfront

Worth knowing

  • Staff members Brittnee, Tricia, Jeanna Shelton, and Erin Patterson named frequently in positive reviews
  • Services include will preparation, trust development, powers of attorney, and estate administration
  • Reviewers report clear upfront communication about fees
  • One reviewer noted firm coordinated with client's separate finance managers and accountant
  • Reviewers describe being guided through probate, estate settlement, business sale, and document updates

How it compares

  • Rated 5 against a 4.63 average across the 89 special needs planning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 76% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 93
Review volume 79
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Does Erin Patterson Law work with other professionals like accountants and financial advisors?
Yes. One client reported the firm coordinated directly with their separate finance managers and accountant during estate planning.
Are fees discussed upfront?
Yes. Multiple reviewers mention clear communication about fees before work begins.
Can Erin Patterson Law help with probate after someone passes away?
Yes. Their website lists Estate and Trust Administration services, and reviewers describe being guided through probate and estate settlement.

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Last updated 2026-10-02