$ 275-275 per hour
About Starling
Biography
Born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina and recently moved to Greensboro, North Carolina. I have a beautiful wife and three amazing kids. I am a huge UNC Tarheels fan and love to watch and play sports. My favorite place in the world is the Planetarium on the campus of UNC.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Litigation
55%
17 years
Employment and Labor
25%
15 years
Debt Collection
10%
17 years
Landlord or Tenant
10%
17 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Pro bono
15 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 16 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Hagan, Barrett & Langley, PLLC
300 N. Greene Street, Suite 200, Greensboro, NC, 27401
Gallery
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Starling Bernard Underwood III's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
Not Yet Reviewed
Starling Bernard Underwood III's Lawyer Endorsements
"Starling is an extremely personable and professional attorney. He takes a unique approach with each case and client and always puts his client first."
"Starling is a great attorney and very well respected in the Asheville community."
Brian Morrison
Estate planning lawyer
Emily Nenni
Litigation lawyer
Annika Brock
Real estate lawyer
Blaire McClanahan
Estate planning lawyer
Brian Elston
Education lawyer
Alexander Warner
Litigation lawyer
James Minick
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2011
Outstanding Service Award, North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
2008
Dean's List, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - School of Law
2006
Dean's Service Award, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Bryan Business School
2006
Cum Laude, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Associate, Hagan Barrett & Langley, PLLC
2009 - 2015
Associate, McGuire Wood & Bissette, PA
Associations
2015 - Present
Greensboro Bar Association
2009 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
2009 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
Beta Gamma Sigma - International Business Honor SocietyMember
2004 - Present
Delta Sigma Pi - Professional Business FraternityMember
2014 - 2015
North Carolina State Bar Council, Authorized Practice CommitteeAdvisory Member
2013 - 2015
Asheville-Buncombe Regional Sports Commission, Marketing CommitteeMember
2013 - 2014
North Carolina State Bar Council, Grievance CommitteeAdvisory Member
2013 - 2013
28th Judicial District Bar, Nominating CommitteeMember
2012 - 2015
Harry C. Marttin American Inn of CourtMember
2012 - 2015
28th Judicial District Bar, Pro Bono CommitteeMember
2011 - 2015
National Business InstituteMember
2010 - 2012
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
2010 - 2013
Carolina Day SchoolBoard of Trustees
2009 - 2015
28th Judicial District BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Fortner v. Hornbuckle
$1.1 million Judgment was vacated and remanded for new trial
USA v. Bailey
Obtained a Court Order releasing property back to my clients
Rutherford Plantation, LLC v. Challenge Golf Group of the Carolinas, LLC
Multi-million judgment vacated and remanded
Education
2009
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of North Carolina, Greensboro
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2014
Landlord and Tenant Law in North Carolina
Landlord and Tenant Law
2013
Landlord/Tenant
SES Landlord Tenant Seminar
2013
Landlord-Tenant Law: Leases, Evictions, Litigation, and Settlements
Landlord Tenant Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Residential Landlord Liability for a Dog Bite to a Third Person
25 Aug 2014
Legal Guide
Disclosure Materials and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
07 Oct 2013