$ 250-350 per hour
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John is a board certified specialist in Family Law and a partner at Bagwell Holt Smith P.A. His practice includes all aspects of Family Law, including separation and divorce, premarital and postmarital agreements, custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, adoptions and termination of parental rights. While John primarily practices in Orange, Durham, Wake, Chatham and Alamance County, he has represented clients from Burgaw to Boone.
In the community, John served on the board of directors for the Compass Center for Women and Families in Chapel Hill where the the firm also leads a free monthly workshop on divorce.
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20 years
20 years
$ 250-350 per hour
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2006
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111 Cloister Ct., Ste. 200, Chapel Hill, NC, 27514-2296
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Posted by anonymous | November 12, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Client
John is amazing and very helpful! He has amazing ideas to help me through my case and was very kind and responsive along the way. I will highly recommend him!
Posted by Victoria | November 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Incredible Attorney - complex, high-conflict case
John Miskey is a lawyer’s lawyer. He is compassionate, smart, well versed, a consummate professional and effective. His long-standing relationships and stellar reputation within the family law community foster a collaborative and highly successful outcome. I found John because I needed a lawyer with ...
Posted by Teresa | December 02, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Top notch attorney
In the unfortunate situation that you need a divorce /custody attorney in my opinion you won't find a better one than John . He went above and beyond to help me and my daughter get the settlement we asked for . He is a very compassionate and caring attorney . He made me feel that I was his only clien...
Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Highly recommend his help
I was not prepared for what she had set in motion months before, and I was in need of competent and compassionate representation. John and his team immediately established a calm strategy. Over months of their work, they helped me achieve first a sense of stability, and in the end, a fair outcome.
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...
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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Board Certified Specialist - Family Law, North Carolina State Bar
2016
Best Family Law Attorney, Legal Elite
2005
National Membership, The Order of the Barristers
2012 - Present
Partner, Bagwell Holt Smith P.A.
2006 - 2011
Associate, Bagwell Holt Smith P.A.
2003 - 2005
Law Clerk, Lipsitz Green Schime Cambria
2022 - Present
Family Law Council - North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Orange Family Law BarCo-Chair
2010 - Present
Family Law Council - Adoption CommitteeMember
2008 - Present
Durham Family BarMember
2006 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
North Carolina Judicial District 15B Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2017
Compass Center for Woman and FamiliesPast Board of Directors
2010 - 2012
Durham Family BarPast Co-Chair
2005
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BS - Bachelor of Science
2019
Evaluations in Custody Cases
2017
Role of Mediation in Family Law Cases
2017
Separation and Divorce
2016
Separation and Divorce
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