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Southern Law Group

Updated 2026-08-02 · 1,354 reviewed · 200 listed · Scored from 120 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.3(120) 72 composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Wills & TrustsSpecial Needs PlanningBusiness Succession PlanningEstate Planning Attorney
Southern Law Group
Services
Wills & Trusts, Special Needs Planning, Business Succession Planning
Reviews
120

What recent reviews say

Most reviewers praise the firm's real estate expertise and named staff for professionalism and responsiveness during closings. However, a significant minority report serious concerns: delayed refunds, ignored communication, unresolved errors, and decisions that appeared to favor sellers or banks over their interests.

Praised for
  • responsive and accommodating staff
  • knowledgeable and professional
  • thorough attention to detail
  • staff by name (Lisa, Rachel, Brandi, Alison)
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Best for: buyers and sellers seeking experienced real estate closing representation in the Carolinas

Strengths

  • real estate transaction expertise
  • named paralegals and attorneys praised by repeat clients
  • willingness to handle issues beyond immediate scope

Worth knowing

  • named staff praised: Lisa Page, Rachel, Brandi, Alison Denali (paralegal), Ellen Ann
  • repeated clients report changes in firm approach over time
  • one dispute involved unreturned $5,000 deposit after month of stalling
  • firm known to pursue title issue research outside immediate scope of work

How it compares

  • Rated 4.3 against a 4.65 average across the 91 wills & trusts businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 85% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

How We Rank
Star rating 57
Review volume 90
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 48
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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91
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8
3
4
2
2
1
15

Common questions

Can I bring my pet to my closing appointment?
Yes. One reviewer noted the firm encourages pets to come in during closing and signing.
Do you handle closings outside Charlotte?
Yes. The firm serves Charlotte, Asheville, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina.
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Last updated 2026-08-02