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The Rizzo Law Firm, PLLC

Updated 2026-09-02 · 4,151 reviewed · 225 listed · Scored from 17 Google reviews · How we rank ›

3.6(17) 59 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
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The Rizzo Law Firm, PLLC
Location
Ballantyne West, Charlotte
Services
Wills & Trusts, Elder Law & Medicaid Planning, Estate Planning Attorney
Reviews
17
Ranking
#135 in Wills & Trusts
Best for
clients who value detailed explanation during the planning phase and can follow up proactively

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

What recent reviews say

Clients who worked with Scott Rizzo on wills and estate planning report feeling well-guided and confident in their documents. Serious concerns persist about communication gaps: some clients faced missed meetings, unreturned calls after cases closed, and dismissive responses when raising issues.

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

Praised for
  • professional and thorough service
  • patient guidance through complex processes
  • successful case outcomes
  • staff friendliness
professional-demeanorresponsive-communicationknowledgeable
Best for: clients who value detailed explanation during the planning phase and can follow up proactively

Where this business shines

  • walks clients through complex documents step by step
  • handles full estate planning packages
  • available in-person throughout the process

Worth knowing

  • Scott Rizzo named as attorney handling wills and estate planning
  • Hailey and Catherine identified as paralegals
  • clients report missed appointments and unreturned calls even after paying
  • staff turnover mentioned as ongoing issue
  • one client completed Living Will, Will, Healthcare Power of Attorney, Financial Power of Attorney, and probate through the firm

How it compares

  • Rated 3.6 against a 4.56 average across the 208 wills & trusts businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 35% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 45
Review volume 55
Review recency 63
Review sentiment 49
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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11
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3
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2
1
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5

Common questions

What documents can the firm help me create?
Clients have completed wills, living wills, healthcare power of attorney, and financial power of attorney through the firm.
Will the attorney walk me through the process?
Reviewers report that Scott takes time to explain details, process, and potential outcomes during the planning phase.

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Last updated 2026-09-02