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Johannesmeyer & Sawyer PLLC

Updated 2026-09-02 · 4,151 reviewed · 225 listed · Scored from 130 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(130) 88 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Wills & TrustsElder Law & Medicaid PlanningEstate & Trust LitigationSpecial Needs PlanningBusiness Succession PlanningEstate Planning AttorneyProbate & Estate Administration
Johannesmeyer & Sawyer PLLC
Location
Fourth Ward, Charlotte
Services
Wills & Trusts, Elder Law & Medicaid Planning, Estate & Trust Litigation
Reviews
130
Ranking
#15 in Wills & Trusts
Best for
Adults needing estate plans, probate help, or Medicaid guidance who value clear communication and responsive service.

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

What recent reviews say

Clients consistently report feeling heard and informed. Staff explain legal concepts in plain language, take time to listen, and move cases forward quickly. Free initial consultations and named attorneys like Rob, Dosson Smalley, and Rich Paul appear throughout recent feedback, with the firm earning praise for efficiency from intake through completion.

Praised for
  • clear explanations of legal concepts
  • responsive and prompt service
  • professional and attentive staff
  • welcoming first consultation
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Best for: Adults needing estate plans, probate help, or Medicaid guidance who value clear communication and responsive service.

Where this business shines

  • Free initial consultations
  • Fast case intake and processing
  • Plain-language legal explanations
  • Named senior attorneys available

Worth knowing

  • Staff named in reviews: Rob, Dosson Smalley, Rich Paul
  • Free initial consultations (compared to competitor quotes of $350-$395)
  • Firm described as veteran-owned
  • Cases described as moving efficiently with no rewrites required

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.61 average across the 93 estate & trust litigation businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 90% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 90
Review volume 92
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 73
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you offer free initial consultations?
Yes, they offer free initial consultations, which can be scheduled same-day in some cases.
What areas do you serve?
Their website lists service areas including Charlotte and the surrounding region, plus Columbia, Lake Wylie, Franklin, Baltimore, Opelika, and Atlanta.
Who are the attorneys I might work with?
Recent clients mention working with Rob, Dosson Smalley, and Rich Paul.
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Last updated 2026-09-02