Lisa Anne Wagner

Lisa Anne Wagner

1.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Chapel Hill, NC
Practice Areas: Family

100 Europa Dr Ste 569, Chapel Hill, NC

About Lisa

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Family law is a general name for a large variety of work. I negotiate and litigate all types of family law matters. A large proportion of my work is high conflict custody cases, and I provide civil GAL and parent coordinator services. I also practice in state appellate courts. I truly enjoy appellate cases, creating a compelling argument for review of a court's decision.

25 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 25 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Wagner Law Firm, P.C.

100 Europa Dr Ste 569, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517-2369

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Lisa Anne Wagner's Reviews

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2 Client Reviews

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Posted by James | August 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Poor Attorney

Ms. Wagner allowed my divorce and child custody case to drag out for almost 2 years. She did little to no work, would sometimes go for months at a time with no contact, and when it came time to sit down with my wife and her attorney, she sat there silent while the other attorney lambasted me. After...wards, she told me that I had "caved".

Posted by Paul Knechtel | October 27, 2009

poorer but wiser

Ms. Reynolds was my attorney for family law issues. She was up against a B team opposing cousel firm and lost badly. She neglecdted to include relevant information in presentations, and in pretrial hearings she was oblivious to the fact that she and me as her client were being beat up badly. Even wh...en I pointed it out to her. I have a great deal of experience with attorneys and from now on I trust my instincts more. I thought we were being hammered, I told her so and she didn't see it. It was verging on malpractice is my opinion. She talks the talk but she cannot walk the walk. I spent 10,000 with her and probably moved backwards $20-30 K in the property settlement as a result. I don't really like any attorneys but this one I really dislike. Poorer but wiser.

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Lisa Anne Wagner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brian Johnston

Family lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Lisa as a fellow lawyer in our community for more than ten years. She has been opposing counsel in cases with me, and she has also served as a parenting coordinator in cases I have been involved with. Lisa is an excellent attorney, with a thorough understanding of the law and unwavering commitment to her clients. She is also a fantastic parenting coordinator and has been an invaluable resource in this capacity to clients of mine. Anyone who has the chance to be represented by Lisa will be well-served."

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John Miskey

Family lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Lisa is a savvy and experienced family attorney. She is measured and methodical in her approach. Having tried cases with Lisa previously, I can attest that she does an excellent job representing her clients. Personally, she is generous, kind and empathetic. I recommend her for legal services."

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D. Averett

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had cases in which Lisa Wagner was opposing counsel, have recommended her to potential clients and my clients have hired as a parenting coordinator based on my recommendation. She is conscientious, thorough, and knows the law. She has a no-nonsense, practical approach that cuts down on the drama, and cost, of the typical divorce or custody case. I respect her and endorse her."

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Constance Lowe

Alimony lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Wagner works from the "old school" approach where opposing attorneys will try to negotiate a satisfactory settlement on behalf of their clients BEFORE the matter goes to court. Even if opposing counsel is not able to work out a resolution of the matter beforehand, Ms. Wagner is forthright and ethical in how she conducts herself in court, too. ."

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Brian Johnston

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2004 - Present

owner, Wagner Law Firm, P.C.

2000 - 2004

Associate, Donna Ambler Davis, P.C.

Associations

2009 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

member

2009 - Present

Center for Cooperative Parenting

Board Member

2000 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association Foundation

member

2000 - Present

15-B Judicial District Bar

member

2011 - 2016

Dispute Settlement Center (Orange County, NC)

Board Member

Education

2000

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD

1991

Wake Forest University

MA Ed

1988

St Andrews Presbyterian College

B.A.

Languages

English

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