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LKN Family Law

Updated 2026-09-02 · 4,151 reviewed · 225 listed · Scored from 77 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(77) 87 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Special Needs PlanningBusiness Succession PlanningWills & TrustsEstate Planning Attorney
LKN Family Law
Location
Cornelius
Services
Special Needs Planning, Business Succession Planning, Wills & Trusts
Reviews
77
Ranking
#43 in Special Needs Planning
Best for
Clients navigating contested custody battles, complex divorces, and modifications who value honest counsel and responsive communication.

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 credit the firm with turning divorce and custody battles into manageable processes. David Self, Brooke Gravante, Lindsey Umin, and the support staff earn consistent praise for balancing legal expertise with genuine human care, responding within hours or a day, explaining options clearly, and fighting hard in court. Reviewers repeatedly mention feeling heard and secure rather than like a case number, even through multi-year litigations and high-conflict situations.

The team's honesty about likely outcomes and willingness to prioritize client interests stands out. Clients switching from other attorneys report immediate improvement in momentum and communication. Long-term clients describe lasting gratitude for helping them regain custody, reach fair settlements, and move forward with confidence.

Praised for
  • responsive and accessible
  • compassionate and empathetic
  • honest and upfront
  • strategic and thorough
  • strong courtroom presence
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Best for: Clients navigating contested custody battles, complex divorces, and modifications who value honest counsel and responsive communication.

Where this business shines

  • Board-certified family law specialist by NC State Bar
  • Certified family financial mediator
  • Multi-attorney team with complementary strengths
  • Nearly two decades of practice

Worth knowing

  • David Self, Brooke Gravante, Lindsey Umin, and Sara named as core team members
  • Typical response time within hours to a day
  • Clients report being billed fairly despite complex, lengthy cases
  • One client's case involved 5 days of trial; another involved 2 years of litigation

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.58 average across the 139 special needs planning businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 77% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 83
Review volume 82
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 81
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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73
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0
3
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2
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Common questions

How quickly does the firm respond to client questions?
Clients report receiving responses within hours to a day, even during complex litigation.
Can the firm help if I am switching attorneys mid-case?
Yes. Multiple reviews describe the team quickly getting up to speed on cases transferred from other attorneys and improving momentum.

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Last updated 2026-09-02