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Ferguson Hayes Hawkins, PLLC

Updated 2026-10-02 · 4,383 reviewed · 138 listed · Scored from 49 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.6(49) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Ferguson Hayes Hawkins, PLLC
Location
Concord
Services
Wills & Trusts, Estate Planning Attorney, Special Needs Planning
Reviews
49
Ranking
#37 in Wills & Trusts
Best for
Small business owners and families managing property, estate, or business transitions in central North Carolina.

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

What recent reviews say

Most clients report smooth, straightforward service from attorneys who listen carefully and explain options in plain terms. Named staff including Ryan Hawkins, Gabi Parish, Adam Campbell, and paralegal Shannon have earned repeat business for work on property sales, business formation, estate matters, and litigation.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and professional
  • responsive to client questions
  • clear explanations
  • attentive to client needs
  • personalized service
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Best for: Small business owners and families managing property, estate, or business transitions in central North Carolina.

Where this business shines

  • Named attorneys handle cases personally
  • Explain legal strategies and options clearly
  • Available for questions between meetings
  • Long-term client relationships

Worth knowing

  • Ryan Hawkins handles property sales and conservation easement work
  • Gabi Parish known for business formation and trademark filing
  • Adam Campbell manages litigation and case settlement
  • Shannon serves as paralegal and client support
  • One client reports 10-year relationship with the firm
  • Operations contracts and pickling business work mentioned as examples

How it compares

  • Rated 4.6 against a 4.6 average across the 124 wills & trusts businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 66% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 73
Review volume 74
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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3
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Common questions

Do Ferguson Hayes Hawkins serve my county?
Their website lists service areas in Concord, Rowan County, Stanly County, Cabarrus County, Kannapolis, Salisbury, Albemarle, and Harrisburg.
Can they help me start and manage a business?
Yes, they list business formation, business transactions, contract work, and trademark filing among their services. A client reported they helped with an operations contract for a pickling business.
Do I work with the same attorney throughout my case?
Clients mention working with named attorneys (Ryan Hawkins, Gabi Parish, Adam Campbell) and report sustained relationships; one client worked with the firm for nearly 10 years.

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Last updated 2026-10-02