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Thomas J. Gorman, P.A.

Updated 2026-10-02 · 4,383 reviewed · 138 listed · Scored from 60 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.9(60) 83 low data composite score See reviews on Google ✓ Google-verified
Wills & TrustsEstate Planning AttorneyElder Law & Medicaid PlanningSpecial Needs Planning
Thomas J. Gorman, P.A.
Location
Ballantyne West, Charlotte
Services
Wills & Trusts, Estate Planning Attorney, Elder Law & Medicaid Planning
Reviews
60
Ranking
#17 in Wills & Trusts
Best for
Families and small business owners seeking wills, trusts, Medicaid planning, and special needs protection with detailed guidance.

Core details are sourced from this business's Google Business Profile (checked 2026-10-02). Website-sourced details were fetched 2026-08-02.

What recent reviews say

Reviewers consistently praise Gorman for translating estate law into plain English and guiding families through wills, trusts, and special needs planning with patience and precision. His team-including long-serving staff like Joanna-handles each step with attention to detail and explains costs upfront, making what could feel overwhelming feel manageable.

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

Praised for
  • knowledgeable and thorough
  • clear explanations of complex topics
  • responsive and professional
  • efficient process
  • trustworthy and compassionate
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Best for: Families and small business owners seeking wills, trusts, Medicaid planning, and special needs protection with detailed guidance.

Where this business shines

  • Explains legal concepts in plain language
  • Prepared questionnaire captures all relevant information on first visit
  • Long-tenured, stable staff
  • Upfront about costs

Worth knowing

  • Joanna, office staff member, has worked with the firm for 20 years
  • Tom Gorman and team members Gary, Stan, and Brian McCully mentioned by reviewers
  • Uses detailed questionnaire at first visit to capture relevant information
  • Delivers completed documents within agreed-upon timeframe
  • Provides complete binder of estate planning documents at end

How it compares

  • Rated 4.9 against a 4.6 average across the 124 wills & trusts businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 72% of the businesses in this directory.

What earned this score?

How We Rank
Star rating 87
Review volume 78
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 65
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Do you explain legal terms in plain language?
Yes. Reviewers consistently note that Gorman translates legal jargon into straightforward language and walks clients through each step so they understand their documents.
What happens at the first appointment?
Gorman uses a detailed questionnaire to capture all relevant information. He explains costs upfront and, depending on your needs, schedules a return visit for document signing.
Can you help with both wills and trusts?
Yes. The firm handles wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, Medicaid and VA trusts, special needs trusts, and related estate planning services.

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Last updated 2026-10-02