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Laws Richard D

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

4.5(4) 54 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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Laws Richard D
Location
Gastonia
Services
Wills & Trusts, Estate Planning Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration
Reviews
4
Ranking
#189 in Wills & Trusts
Best for
clients needing straightforward estate planning and probate work

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

Two five-star reviews from nine years ago praise Richard D Laws for speed and a calm, professional approach. Limited recent review data constrains confidence in current service levels.

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

Praised for
  • fast service
  • professional demeanor
  • easy to talk to
  • responsive to client concerns
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Best for: clients needing straightforward estate planning and probate work

Where this business shines

  • fast turnaround
  • professional and approachable
  • client-focused

Worth knowing

  • Operates for multiple decades
  • Handles power of attorney fraud matters
  • Offers guardianship and property partition services

How it compares

  • Rated 4.5 against a 4.56 average across the 208 wills & trusts businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 13% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 70
Review volume 30
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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3
4
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3
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Last updated 2026-09-02