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McAlpine PLLC

Updated 2026-09-02 · 4,151 reviewed · 225 listed · Scored from 41 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.8(41) 82 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Wills & TrustsEstate Planning Attorney
McAlpine PLLC
Location
Third Ward, Charlotte
Services
Wills & Trusts, Estate Planning Attorney
Reviews
41
Ranking
#80 in Wills & Trusts
Best for
Artists, entertainers, and small business owners needing entertainment law and IP protection.

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

Alonzo Alston and McAlpine PLLC earn consistent praise for untangling complex entertainment and intellectual property issues. Clients highlight his ability to explain intricate legal concepts clearly, his responsiveness, and his record of delivering tangible business outcomes. The firm has helped artists recover unpaid royalties, secured copyright protection, and guided employment and distribution contracts.

Praised for
  • knowledgeable in entertainment and IP law
  • clear explanations of complex concepts
  • responsive and accessible
  • thorough contract review and guidance
  • strong track record helping artists and businesses
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Best for: Artists, entertainers, and small business owners needing entertainment law and IP protection.

Where this business shines

  • Deep expertise in entertainment and music industry law
  • Clear communication on complex IP and contract issues
  • Track record of recovering unpaid royalties and protecting artist interests

Worth knowing

  • Alonzo Alston is the named attorney
  • Helped one client recover over six figures in unpaid payments within 4-5 months
  • Provides education on copyright protection and written agreements
  • Works with celebrities, event planners, TV producers, and record labels
  • One client has used the firm consistently for 6 years

How it compares

  • Rated 4.8 against a 4.56 average across the 208 wills & trusts businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 58% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 81
Review volume 70
Review recency 97
Review sentiment 75
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Last updated 2026-09-02