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Katzenstein & Lorance

Updated 2026-09-02 · 4,151 reviewed · 225 listed · Scored from 89 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(89) 72 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Wills & TrustsElder Law & Medicaid PlanningEstate & Trust LitigationSpecial Needs PlanningBusiness Succession PlanningEstate Planning Attorney
Katzenstein & Lorance
Location
Gastonia
Services
Wills & Trusts, Elder Law & Medicaid Planning, Estate & Trust Litigation
Reviews
89
Ranking
#70 in Wills & Trusts
Best for
individuals needing personal injury or family law representation in Gastonia

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

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently report attentive legal work and staff who explain matters clearly. One significant complaint involves an attorney's departure that derailed a client's case, though most praise Mr. Katzenstein and current staff for professionalism and reasonable fees.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and professional staff
  • responsive communication
  • fair pricing
  • clear explanations of legal matters
  • caring approach to clients
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Best for: individuals needing personal injury or family law representation in Gastonia

Where this business shines

  • responsive to client calls and emails
  • fair fees
  • clear explanation of legal processes
  • experienced handling of family law and civil matters

Worth knowing

  • Mr. Katzenstein praised for professionalism and client care
  • Ms. Debbie and May noted for friendly office support
  • Ashley Lorance (formerly) handled family law and wills before departure
  • clients report responses to calls, emails, texts within one day

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.56 average across the 208 wills & trusts businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 79% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 83
Review volume 85
Review recency 10
Review sentiment 60
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Last updated 2026-09-02