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Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC

Updated 2026-09-02 · 4,151 reviewed · 225 listed · Scored from 123 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(123) 80 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Special Needs PlanningWills & TrustsEstate Planning Attorney
Lancaster and St. Louis, PLLC
Location
Concord
Services
Special Needs Planning, Wills & Trusts, Estate Planning Attorney
Reviews
123
Ranking
#30 in Special Needs Planning
Best for
People navigating custody, divorce, or estate planning who value direct attorney involvement and clear communication.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-09-02). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-10.

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently report feeling genuinely heard and supported by both attorneys. Hilary St. Louis and LeAnn Lancaster handle complex matters from divorce and custody to estate planning and adoption with visible passion and clear explanations that leave clients confident.

The team balances professionalism with real empathy, returning calls and emails promptly and staying invested even after the resolution. Clients credit this firm with turning difficult cases around after earlier missteps with other attorneys. Multiple long-term clients describe being treated like family rather than another file.

Praised for
  • compassionate and supportive approach
  • knowledgeable and thorough
  • responsive communication
  • attentive to client priorities
  • advocates effectively in court
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Best for: People navigating custody, divorce, or estate planning who value direct attorney involvement and clear communication.

Where this business shines

  • Certified family financial mediators and parenting coordinator on staff
  • long-term client relationships and follow-up support
  • clear explanations of complex legal processes
  • advocates effectively in Cabarrus County and regional courts

Worth knowing

  • Hilary St. Louis: certified parenting coordinator
  • LeAnn Lancaster: Guardian ad Litem, known for courtroom advocacy
  • firm handles adoption matters from initial consultation through signed documents
  • clients report morning check-in calls during active cases
  • one client worked with the firm for over three years

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.58 average across the 139 special needs planning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 89% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 62
Review volume 91
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 70
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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104
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1
3
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2
2
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16

Common questions

Are the attorneys available on weekends?
The firm lists 7 opening days on Google, suggesting weekend availability; contact them directly at their Concord office to confirm hours.
Do they handle adoptions?
Yes. Reviewers report the firm handles the full adoption process from initial consultation through final signed documents.
How long do they typically take to respond to calls and emails?
Clients report fast and efficient communication via phone and email; one long-term client noted prompt responses over a three-year working relationship.
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Last updated 2026-09-02