$ 200-350 per hour
Robert Anthony Hartsoe
also known as Tony Hartsoe
About Robert
Biography
To R. Anthony “Tony” Hartsoe, the law has always felt like a calling, not a job. He loves helping people through some of the toughest moments in their lives. With a family of his own and work experience that dates back to when he was 12 years old, Tony can relate to many of his clients and utilizes his knowledge to aggressively represent them with strength and integrity. He received his Bachelor of the Arts Degree from Oral Roberts University before attending Washington University School of Law. Tony graduated with a Juris Doctor Degree in 1994. Attorney Hartsoe has worked for some of North Carolina’s elite firms before establishing one of his own. He has received numerous awards and is proud to be associated with the North Carolina Bar Association, the Forsyth County Bar Association, and the 21st Judicial District Bar Association. Numerous law journals have cited and quoted Attorney Hartsoe’s work and courts have also quoted his work in their decisions. With more than 20 years of legal experience, he is determined to help all of his clients secure brighter futures.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Alimony
20%
26 years
Child Custody
20%
26 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
26 years
Personal Injury
15%
32 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 31 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Hartsoe & Associates
1068 W. Fourth Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27101-2437
Hartsoe & Associates
7 Corporate Center Court, Greensboro, NC, 27408
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Robert Anthony Hartsoe's Reviews
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Practice Areas
Divorce & Separation (11)
Child Custody (8)
Lawsuits & Disputes (7)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (4)
Bankruptcy & Debt (3)
Family (3)
Business (2)
Child Support (2)
Personal Injury (2)
Car Accidents (1)
Contracts & Agreements (1)
Criminal Defense (1)
Debt Collection (1)
Domestic Violence (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Insurance (1)
Mediation (1)
Probate (1)
Workers Compensation (1)
What Clients Mention
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Joe | January 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
I retained Hartsoe
I retained Hartsoe for a child support modification case. Hartsoe was largely non-responsive to me throughout the proceedings, so I worked mostly with his paralegal, Lisa There was no favorable outcome to my case which went on for the better part of a year. While Hartsoe was rarely available, his ...
Posted by anonymous | November 01, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Non-responsive and inconsistent communications
I retained Tony Hartsoe to help me with my injuries and dealing with the insurance company after I had a car accident. If it were not for his staff I would not have had any updates. When I have needed to talk to Tony and left him messages, he has never returned a phone call or email to me. Like I ...
Robert Hartsoe
Replied last November 01, 2017I am sorry to see this review. We do use staff to communicate with clients on the day-to-day of any given case as that is an efficient use of our staff and the attorney's limited time, which is largely spent in court or getting ready for court, which is their role in the case. I am happy to see that apparently there were regular updates to this client (we have honestly not been informed of any of our personal injury clients that have hired another attorney at this time), and would have liked to have had an opportunity to speak with this person directly to try and resolve any unmet expectations. It is often the case that such cases can take much longer than they client would like due to the court system, delays in receiving information, and the very nature of litigation, none of which we can control. I hope this client will let us know that they have retained other counsel very soon, and wish them well. 11/1/17 Update: We can find no auto injury client that has discontinued our representation since this was written, so we are skeptical that the review is real.
Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Making it easy
I found Hartsoe online and scheduled an appointment at their online portal for separation documents and divorce. The process was easy and efficient from the beginning to the end. Tony had a number of suggestions I hadn't considered for incorporation into the separation agreement and they were very ...
Posted by Christine | February 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
A Pleasure to Work With!!
We worked with Tony for the last several months on a business deal that we required legal assistance for. He was very professional, skillful and prompt. From the initial meeting until the closing meeting we were kept informed and given all our options. Every time he spoke to the other attorney i...
Posted by Justin | February 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Very positive atmosphere!
Hartsoe & Associates have represented me for numerous traffic violations and every time they were reliable and very accessible. I felt very comfortable in our meetings and they were very kind. I can't recommend them enough!
Robert Anthony Hartsoe's Lawyer Endorsements
"Tony is a great family law attorney who is extremely knowledgeable and experienced in family law and is well respected within the legal community. Tony is compassionate with his clients and is an excellent advocate in the courtroom."
"I endorse this lawyer for any area of law. I have worked with and for Tony for a number of years and have had the privilege of having him as my mentor. Tony is a top notch attorney -- he is professional, extremely experienced and knowledgeable, and serves as a zealous advocate for his clients in a time of need. I would certainly recommend him to anyone in need of legal services."
"Tony is a tenacious trial attorney with years of experience. He works to truly understand his client's problems and to resolve them with a sound practical approach before stepping into the courtroom. Tony makes his clients feel at ease, partnering with them as they journey through some of the most difficult times they will ever face in their lifetime. I highly recommend Tony."
"Tony is a highly skilled attorney and a wonderful advocate for his clients. He is also a family man and great person. I highly endorse Tony without hesitation."
"I highly endorse Tony and I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation. He is a true advocate for his clients, a great lawyer, and a genuinely good person."
"I have known Mr. Hartsoe "Tony" for years and can say without reservation he is one of the finest attorneys in the legal community. Tony is an exceptional advocate for his clients and is beloved by his clients. Having worked with many attorneys throughout the legal community, I can say without reservation that Tony's results are second to none."
"I endorse Robert. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Mr. Hartsoe is a member of the Christian Family Law Association. His adherence to Christian values and compassionate representation of clients makes him one of the elite lawyers in North Carolina. I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly recommend Tony to any of my clients who need help in one of his practice areas. I've never received a bad report back from any of my clients. Tony not only cares about his clients, but represents them at the highest level around."
"Tony is a good lawyer and a great guy. Having been opposing counsel in cases with attorney Harsoe, I know he fights vigorously for his clients."
"I am not quick to be impressed by lawyers, and take time to compliment very few. But I have to admit to being impressed by Tony. Not the typical lawyer at all. He goes back a ways and has a lot of legal experience to draw on about many legal areas. That is crucial. His lack of pretension will set well with a lot of people. His associate Joe Schmidt is probably the perfect fit for his office. Although Joe may look a little young, you can tell he is an up and comer, and has an unusually good grasp of things already."
"I endorse this lawyer. Tony advocated for his client in a professional and expert manner. I respect Tony as an attorney and an individual. His office staff is efficient and pleasant to work with."
"I endorse Tony as a likeable, effective and especially caring lawyer, who has excelled in practice areas in which some of the most difficult problems arise for individuals."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Tony is a good Christian lawyer that cares about and even prays with his clients if they desire that. Tony inspires me to be a better lawyer and a better witness for Christ."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2015
Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Family Lawyer, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2014
Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2013
Business North Carolina's Legal Elite, Business North Carolina's Legal Elite
2012
Business North Carolina's Legal Elite, Business North Carolina's Legal Elite
2012
Client's Choice Award, Avvo.com
2012
Client Distinction Award, Lawyers.com
2012
2012 Legal Elite Family Law, Business North Carolina Magazine
2012
Top 40 Entrepreneur, Business Leader Magazine
2011
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine
2010
Webby Award Official Nominee, The International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences
1996
BV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Who's Who, Who's Who of American Lawyers
N/A
Strathmore Who's Who, Who's Who
N/A
Triad's Top 50 Entrepreneurs, Business Leader Magazine
N/A
Nation's Top One Percent Award, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel
N/A
10 Rating, Avvo
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Principal, Hartsoe & Associates
1999 - 2000
Associate Attorney, Bell Davis & Pitt
1994 - 1999
Associate Attorney, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice
1994 - 1994
Law Clerk, United States Department of Justice
1994 - 1994
Law Clerk -- Senate Judiciary Committee Staff, United States Senate--Sen. Arlen Specter
1993 - 1993
Law clerk, Walther Glenn Law Associates
1993 - 1993
Summer Law Clerk, Pender and Coward, PLLC
1993 - 1993
Legal Intern, United States Attorney's Office--California
1993 - 1993
Summer Associate, Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, PLLC
1992 - 1992
Law Clerk, American Center for Law and Justice - Virginia Beach, VA
1989 - 1992
Multiline Claims Representative, Hanover Insurance Company
1989 - 1992
Litigation Specialist, Hanover Insurance Company
1987 - 1989
Litigation Claims Representative, Aetna Property and Casualty
Associations
2013 - Present
Care Net CounselingBoard Member
2010 - Present
Christian Family Law AssociationMember
2010 - Present
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Family Law SectionMember
2010 - Present
Eureka House MinistriesBoard Member
2001 - Present
North Carolina Academy of Trial LawyersMember
1994 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Forsyth County Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
21st Judicial District Bar AssociationMember
North Carolina Advocates for Justice
Member
North Carolina Christian Family Law Attorneys
Member
2010 - 2013
North Carolina Bar Association, Bankruptcy SectionMember
2007 - 2013
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2001 - 2012
North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Professional Negligence SectionMember
2000 - 2001
North Carolina Bar Association, Technology Advisory CommitteeChairman
1996 - 2008
North Carolina Bar Association, Technology Advisory CommitteeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Allred v. Capital Area Soccer League, et al
The court ruled in our favor
Jeffreys v. Snappy Car Rental, Inc.,
Our client won.
Benavides v. Summit Structures, Inc., et al.,
Our client won.
Education
1994
Washington University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2013
Men's Retreat
Various Topics
2010
Iron Sharpens Iron
How We Form Self-Image
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my husband move back in after he's been gone, living in an apartment, for the past 4 or 5 months?
19 May 2013
Q&A
Am I responsible for this suspected tax fraud activity to the IRS, if I don't report it?
16 Apr 2012
Q&A
Does reconciliation and marriage after a temporary custody order is given void the order in NC?
06 Apr 2012