Samuel S. Spagnola

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Samuel S. Spagnola

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Greensboro, NC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Alimony ... +3 more

441-B Battleground Avenue, Greensboro, NC

Virtual Consultation Available

About Samuel

Biography

Board Certified Family Law Specialist. Choose experience and reputation for your important case.

20+ years of experience in custody cases. Board Certified Family Law Specialist.

Experienced and highly rated attorney. Board Certified Family Law Specialist.

Experienced and highly rated attorney. Board Certified Family Law Specialist, complex alimony cases.

Experienced and highly rated family law attorney. Board Certified Family Law Specialist.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 25%

27 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

80% of firm's practice is in divorce and family law (custody, alimony, child support, adoptions, separation agreements, property division).

27 years

25%
Alimony 20%

27 years

20%
Family 15%

Divorce, Child Custody, Child Support, Alimony, Property Division, Adoptions

27 years

15%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy.

21 years

10%
Adoption 5%

25 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 90-400 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015
Silver Client Champion
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 27 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Spagnola Law Firm, P.L.L.C.

441-B Battleground Avenue, Greensboro, NC, 27401

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Online Presence

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Samuel S. Spagnola's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Posted by Charles | December 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Child Custody

Sam Spagnola is a very knowledgeable, professional, and principled attorney. He did an outstanding job with my child custody case, all the while looking out for the best interests of my children the entire time. Mr. Spagnola will provide you the facts of the law, be upfront with matters at hand, prot...ect your interests and guide you through the process. I cannot thank Mr. Spagnola and his paralegal, Heather Owens, enough for all they have done for my family.

Posted by Jaysen | March 20, 2015 | Family

Child Support Case

I was highly satisfied with Sam and his assistant was very dependable at keeping me informed and answered all of my questions quickly and efficiently. The client portal was a very helpful tool to keep me informed during my case. His fees are very reasonable considering his high level of expertise i...n the area of family law. All said and done I would highly recommend Sam to anyone that needs a top notch Family Law attorney!

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Personalized Service at its best!!!

Mr. Spagnola and his staff worked relentlessly to assist me in my divorce and custody situation. Words cannot explain my gratitude to them all for their help. I found Mr. Spagnola to be fair and honest with me from the word go. There were never any surprises. I liked the fact that he took the tim...e to explain each step as well as what to expect and how we would proceed. This is my first review I have ever written because rarely do I receive service that I find worthy of a review. Spagnola law firm as a whole has not only earned my business for life they have earned my respect and trust. If you are reading this post I assume you are in the decision making process of choosing a law firm to handle your needs. I will say that if given the opportunity Mr. Spagnola and his staff will absolutely EARN your respect and gratitude as they have with me. Best of luck!

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Sam Spagnola review

It took me some time to find Sam since there are not that many places that show attorney's reviews; however, his website was pretty clear to show that he was mostly working on Family and Divorce Law, which was something I was looking for. I didn't want somebody who was doing a little of everythin...g, which will mean that his/her expertise might not the optimum for what I was looking for in a Divorce attorney. I'm in the process of getting divorce and Sam was there to give me guidance. He was very straightforward about the case without giving me unrealistic expectations. He was very good at answering e-mails and phones calls when needed. He presented all the documents to the other party on a way that there was no doubt about the financial situation and allowed me to do the correct choices when it was time for a separation agreement. He didn't get intimidated in any way by my wife nor her attorney, which make realize that I was on pretty good hands. I will strongly recommend him for any type of divorce cases.

Posted by Barry | March 10, 2015 | Child Custody

An Incredible Lawyer for a Difficult Complex Divorce

Sam Spagnola was the right lawyer for the job! Representing me (the father) in a pro-tracked and difficult custody battle as well as child support case, Sam protected my interests every step of the way. His knowledge of NC Family Law is encyclopedic and he knows the Civil Court System and players in ...Guilford County. He was forthright in guiding me on our strategy and candid about every step of the process I when thought ... some good and some not so good. In the end, I won the custody of my children and defended my rights as a father in large part to the partnership and legal prowess of Sam Spagnola! An awesome attorney who will forever have my 5 star rating!

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Samuel S. Spagnola's Lawyer Endorsements

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Clayton Krohn

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Sam for many years. He is a solid, knowledgeable attorney."

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Jason Smith

Child custody lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sam is a fighter. He works hard for his clients and takes their matters seriously. Few attorneys match his overall ability and high ethical standard. I trust Sam, I know you can too."

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Erik Harvey

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.Mr. Spagnola works very hard to deliver his clients results."

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Drew Brown

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam is a strong advocate for his clients. He is well-versed in both family law and bankruptcy law. I frequently ask him questions myself. I have no hesitation in sending my own clients to Sam because of how strong an advocate that he is. He is afraid of no one and will take on any opponent."

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Afi Johnson-Parris

Family lawyer | Mar 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sam is a leader in the bar family law section and a family law specialist. I appreciate his expertise and integrity when he's on the other side of a matter."

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Joy Farland

Family lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Sam Spagnola as a capable, experienced family lawyer with the knowledge to reach reasonable results in litigation or without the necessity of litigation, in mediation or negotiations."

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Julia Pendleton

Family lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sam Spagnola is a class act and does an outstanding job advocating for his clients. He is a pleasure to work with and has a great reputation in the legal community."

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Michael Waddington

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Samuel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell®

2019

Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®

2014

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Board Certified Family Law Specialist, N.C. Board of Legal Specialization

1998

Master certification, SMU Board of Advocates

1997

Appointed Chief Counsel, SMU Criminal Justice Clinic

1997

3rd Place Best Brief (national competition), Phillip Jessup International Moot Court Competition

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney, The Spagnola Law Firm, P.L.L.C.

Associations

2014 - Present

Greensboro Bar Association, Family Law Section

Past President

2013 - Present

Greensboro Bar Association

2003 - Present

Guilford American Inn of Court

Master

North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law Section

North Carolina Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Sample of Legal Cases

Hatcher v. Matthews, 248 N.C.App. 491 (2016)

Case remanded back to Court for findings of fact.

Delancey v. Delancey, COA 12-1512

Favorable Ruling on Key Issues

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Education

1998

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Guilford College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

2014 N.C. Family Law Specialists Annual Conference

Ain't Got No Money: Banrkuptcy and Divorce

2011

American Inns of Court

Children As Witnesses

2007

Monthly Meeting

Representing Juveniles

Publications

2011

Family Forum (North Carolina) Bankruptcy In The Context of Divorce

Languages

English

Activity

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