John G. Miskey IV

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John G. Miskey IV

4.9
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Chapel Hill, NC
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +3 more

111 Cloister Ct., Ste. 200, Chapel Hill, NC

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About John

Biography

Your Case - Our Priority. Comprehensive Family Law Services throughout the Triangle.

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

John leads the firm's Family Law department, representing clients in divorce, separation, custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution of marital assets and debts, premarital agreements and adoptions

20 years

30%
Family 30%

In addition to separation and divorce cases, John's Family Law practice also includes guardianship, school enrollment as well as other legal issues concerning families and children.

20 years

30%
Child Custody 20%

20%
Child Support 10%

10%
Alimony 5%

5%
Uncontested Divorce 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 20 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Bagwell Holt Smith P.A.

111 Cloister Ct., Ste. 200, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514-2296

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Bagwell Holt Smith P.A. - Southern Village

400 Market St, Suite 103, Chapel Hill, NC, 27516

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Bagwell Holt Smith P.A. - Research Triangle Park

2000 Aerial Center Pkwy, Suite 110 BC, Morrisville, NC, 27560

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Bagwell Holt Smith P.A. - Mebane

105 E. Center St, B10, Mebane, NC, 27302

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Bagwell Holt Smith P.A. - Greensboro

7 Corporate Center Ct, Suite B, Greensboro, NC, 27408

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John G. Miskey IV's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Attentive, helpful, easy

John and his team helped with my separation agreement. They were very easy to work with, answered my questions quickly and clearly, and offered good advice. They made me feel very confident that this sensitive process was being handled with great attention to detail.

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

Difficult divorce

John did an outstanding job helping put in place a fair settlement in a very difficult divorce. The case needed to be handled in both North Carolina and Michigan with a different legal team in each state. John legal expertize regarding how to handle the case in North Carolina was extremely helpful i...n establishing a clean direction in the handling of issues that could only be addressed in Michigan. John was fair, level headed and willing to explain to us in layman terms what we were facing on each issue. Would recommend both John as a person you can count on and his expertize on the law to anyone.

Posted by anonymous | June 05, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Family Law

John was extremely professional and responsive in dealing with a complicated divorce and personal property case. I recommend him and his staff wholeheartedly. They were knowledgeable and responsive and dealt with my case in a respectful and professional manner. I appreciate their discretion an...d compassion and expertise in NC Family law.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Competence, humanity, and finally Relief

John Miskey took what had been a terrifying and painful experience and led my spouse and I through these final, formal steps of closure with integrity, kindness and compassion. I was at ease from the second that I walked into his office, and as he heard my situation, he helped guide me with recommend...ations for a formal separation agreement that would protect me and my deserved assets until NC's year of separation requirements were met. He acted with a helpful and appropriate level of expediency and care to draft a separation agreement, and was at the ready for things to escalate, which was unfortunately necessary in this situation. John created as comfortable an experience for my spouse and I as we ever could imagine, and for that we are grateful. He was privy to details that were painful and ugly, yet expressed genuine respect, patience and compassion for both parties. Prior to meeting, I was afraid that any lawyer would have tried to take this situation and create additional hurt, complexity, loss, or vindictiveness. I was afraid that a lawyer would be sterile, imposing, or absolute. With John, we made decisions together as to my level of appropriate protection, and he guided me as to what level of compensation was reasonable given both the bounds of the law, and with my unique situation. There had been enough suffering already, and so I am glad that we quickly, quietly, and confidently ushered in this new chapter of healing, growth and happiness. My husband and I parted amicably, and to much relief. I'm extremely thankful that John and his team were so human, kind, responsive and competent through the entire process.

Posted by Mike | December 17, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Super caring attorney

I am a current client of john. He has represented me over the past two years in a divorce and child custody case. He is very knowledgeable in the law. He is great with details work but really excels at the big picture strategy stuff. I highly recommend John.

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John G. Miskey IV's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Mr. Miskey's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Barbara Szombatfalvy

Family lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John Miskey is an accomplished attorney who works hard for his clients. As opposing counsel he is always seeking ways to resolve disputes without litigation, but is a fierce litigator when he needs to be. John is an excellent addition to our legal community."

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James Lovett

Family lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is a highly intelligent family law attorney. He also has a terrific personality - an intriguing combination. I have worked with John as my co counsel on family law cases. He works tirelessly (nights / week ends / whatever it takes to get the best results for the client). He understands the domestic client and what it takes to get the job done - with excellence. John is a great attorney and a great human being."

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Rebecca Edwards

Family lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. John is extremely professional, courteous, and is willing to work diligently with opposing counsel to discover resolutions for the parties that may save time and avoid costly litigation. Working with a colleague like John is a pleasure."

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Katherine Frye

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John has an excellent reputation in the community for being an excellent advocate for his clients. He also does a brilliant job working with his client to help them understand where to fight and where not to fight."

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Jeffrey Marshall

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"John is an excellent attorney who aggressively represents his clients through both litigation and mediation. He is very knowledgeable and practical in his advice and achieves optimal results for his clients."

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Emily Weatherford

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is a zealous and grounded advocate for his clients. He is knowledgeable on the law, responsive to his clients, and respectful to counsel and all those with whom he works."

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D. Averett

Family lawyer | Jul 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John's compassion for his clients is only matched by his ability to zealously protect his client's rights. He knows the law, and he goes above and beyond, often working into the night after everyone else has gone home. Given his busy practice, I am also impressed by his volunteer work with the Women's Center in Chapel Hill. He is a professional who cares about his clients, his colleagues and his community. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer and am lucky to call him friend. You would be lucky to call him your lawyer."

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James Brooks

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've had the pleasure of meeting John on several occasions and discussing family law related issues. He knows his stuff and I have no reservations about referring people to him."

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Tiffany Russell

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I was able to work closely with Attorney Miskey. He worked diligently and full force for a client we shared. His attention to detail makes him an excellent attorney."

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Constance Lowe

Family lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Jenkins

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the privilege of working as co-counsel with John in a recent case in Pitt County. He is a tremendous attorney with a very high work ethic. Throughout working together I remained extremely impressed by his ability to communicate and assist in moving the case forward. He has a tremendous amount of respect and appreciation for the difficult position a typical domestic client may find themselves during very trying times. I look forward to working with John again in the future and referring prospective clients his way."

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Kevin Grossman

Family lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is a highly competent and qualified attorney. He works closely with his clients to ensure that their needs are met. I have had the opportunity to work with John on several projects and found him to be an outstanding advocate."

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Jeffrey Marshall

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Alice Stubbs

Divorce and separation lawyer

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James Lovett

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Lisa Wagner

Family lawyer

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Shelley Brown

Family lawyer

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D. Averett

Family lawyer

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James Brooks

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Tiffany Russell

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Robert Jenkins

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Board Certified Specialist - Family Law, North Carolina State Bar

2016

Best Family Law Attorney, Legal Elite

2005

National Membership, The Order of the Barristers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Bagwell Holt Smith P.A.

2006 - 2011

Associate, Bagwell Holt Smith P.A.

2003 - 2005

Law Clerk, Lipsitz Green Schime Cambria

Associations

2022 - Present

Family Law Council - North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Orange Family Law Bar

Co-Chair

2010 - Present

Family Law Council - Adoption Committee

Member

2008 - Present

Durham Family Bar

Member

2006 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

North Carolina Judicial District 15B Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2017

Compass Center for Woman and Families

Past Board of Directors

2010 - 2012

Durham Family Bar

Past Co-Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Carsanaro v. Colvin, 716 S.E.2d 40 (2011)

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Education

2005

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Niagara University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2019

Making the Best Referral Decisions: Family Evaluations in Custodial Conflicts

Evaluations in Custody Cases

2017

NCCU School of Law

Role of Mediation in Family Law Cases

2017

Monthly Family Law Workshop

Separation and Divorce

2016

Monthly Family Law Workshop

Separation and Divorce

2015

Monthly Family Law Workshop Separation and Divorce

2014

Monthly Family Law Workshop Separation and Divorce

2013

Monthly Family Law Workshop Separation and Divorce

2012

Monthly Family Law Workshop Separation and Divorce

2011

Monthly Family Law Workshop Separation and Divorce

Publications

2002

Niagara University The Specialty Court Movement: A Western New York Perspective

Languages

English

Activity

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