$ 275-375 per hour
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also known as Gantt Family Law, Gantt Law Offices, PLLC
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With over two decades of focused experience, Richard Bruce Gantt is distinguished as an award-winning, Board Certified Family Law specialist. He has received numerous accolades, including selection for Super Lawyers, a 10.0 Avvo rating, and induction into the “Legal Elite” Hall of Fame by Business North Carolina magazine. He frequently leads continued legal education seminars for attorneys in advanced family law topics. Richard is a graduate of Wake Forest University (cum laude, Poteat Scholar), Regent University (MBA, Dean’s Merit Scholar), and Tulane Law School, where he held prominent roles in academic organizations. Post-law school, he completed studies in Taxation at Georgetown and worked in investment banking prior to establishing his family law practice. Richard’s personal experience as a single father gives him a unique perspective and deep empathy for clients navigating family transitions. Raised in Sanford, North Carolina, he remains active in the Cary-Kildaire Rotary Club, Be Renewed Church, Mensa, and community service. Outside of his practice, Richard enjoys rugby, sport shooting, Taekwondo, and traveling with his wife, Sanan, their five sons, and two dogs.
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Practice Areas
26 years | 500 cases
26 years | 300 cases
26 years | 200 cases
26 years | 500 cases
$ 275-375 per hour
Always
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
43 Client Reviews
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Posted by Matthew | February 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family
Shining light in a dark situation!
I never thought I would I find myself needing a family lawyer, but I am glad I had Richard in my corner. He empathized with my situation and addressed all my concerns throughout the entire process. Richard was in constant communication with me, and was readily available when I had concerns or quest...
Posted by Anthony | February 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Richard is great attorney to work with...
I worked with Richard on my divorce case and he was able to speak with me understand the concerns of my case and help with get through it. He had my best interest at heart and based on my case was able to have my ex wife and her attorney come to a much more fairer equitable distribution claim than wh...
Posted by Stan | October 11, 2013 | Litigation
Recommendation of Richard Gantt
After being married for 13 years, I was going through a rough separation. This was not easy for me and the separation also involved a custody battle for our child. I met with several attorneys and all of them were suitable. I just didn't need a suitable attorney, I needed an experienced, litigatio...
Posted by Joe | July 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Completely useless
I hired Richard Gantt and was assigned Andrew Leleiver. If anyone does a quick google search about Andrew you will quickly see that he has had some issues in the past. I have had the same issues and Richard was no help. Ignored emails, didn't care about the situation, no actual legal advice was giv...
We are very sorry to hear that you feel this way and appreciate your sharing your point of view. Mr. Leliever is no longer with our firm. We are not able to continue providing legal services without funds on retainer, which is the only reason we would ever refrain from assisting with any client request. We wish you well in the future.
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2021 | Child Custody
Poor communication/ Very expensive
I met Mr Gantt to get a second opinion on my child custody case. I thought he would be aggressive and well matched against my ex-wife's attorney. He did explain my options and was willing to work on my case. However, at the end of the meeting, I asked what his fees were. He didn't say but promised to...
This individual never hired me or my firm. He merely consulted with me when I previously worked at Rosen Law Firm prior to starting my own firm, and was upset with the flat-fee arrangement that Rosen charged. I no longer work there and I now bill by the hour. I’m able to complete the representation for many of my clients for no more than $2,000 to $5,000, depending on the complexity of the situation. This man paid $250 for a one-hour consultation, which I conducted with him despite the fact that I had been sick in bed earlier that day. I came into the office because I was told he was driving in from Asheville and I didn’t want to leave him hanging, despite my sickness. After the consultation, I went back home, still sick, and got in bed. I told him that I would have a proposed client agreement emailed to him as soon as I could. But while I was as sick in bed, he called my office multiple times and began aggressively demanding a client agreement. The firm’s managing attorney got wind of this and decided the man was more trouble than he was worth and drafted and sent to him a client agreement that included significantly higher fees than the firm normally charges, in an effort to discourage him from retaining us. The agreement addressed all possible fees that might be incurred under any circumstance, most of which the typical client will never incur. An example is the fee for working with the parenting coordinator. Most cases do not involve a parenting coordinator. Additionally, most cases settle in mediation well before most trial and hearing fees are incurred. Rosen Law Firm is a flat-fee firm and, as such, spells out all possible fees in its client agreements, even though most of them will never come due. As I do with most clients and potential clients, I did my best to try to help this man. For the life of me I do not understand the personal hostility he seems to harbor for me. I take pride in the fact that all reviews here from people who actually hired me as their attorney are five-star reviews.
"I have both opposed as well as worked with Richard Gantt on some highly complicated and contested divorce cases. Despite some very contentious moments, I have always admired Richard’s high degree of professionalism. He is always thoroughly prepared to effectively present his client’s position. In addition to having an outstanding grasp of divorce law, Richard excels at understanding complicated financial and tax matters. He is a zealous and skilled advocate. I have nothing but positive things to say about Richard. Any client would be well served by his representation."
"Richard exudes confidence and excellence in everything he does. He's a great litigator, negotiator and caretaker of clients. He knows the law and he presents his arguments in a compelling manner. He has the compassion it takes to resolve a case amicably and the energy required when settlement isn't possible. You're in good hands with Richard."
"Richard is a very knowledgeable and passionate family law attorney. I endorse Richard for family law matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Richard for many years and he is an excellent attorney. As a fellow lawyer I referred a case to him and he did an outstanding job. He is aggressive and fights for his clients."
"Richard and I opposed each other on a very difficult family law matter that had many complicated issues. He was professional throughout while zealously advocating for his client's position in court."
"I am impressed with Mr. Gantt'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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Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Legal Elite - Hall of Fame, Business North Carolina
2022
Legal Elite - Winner in Family Law category, Business North Carolina
2021
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2020
Legal Elite, Business North Carolina
2019
Board Certified Specialist, North Carolina State Bar
2010
Series 79 license (Investment Banking), FINRA
1999
Member, National Trial Team, Tulane Law School
1998
Member, Interschool Appellate Team, Tulane Law School
1992
Member, National Politics Honor Society, Pi Sigma Alpha
2020 - Present
Owner, Gantt Family Law
2013 - 2020
Divorce Attorney, The Rosen Law Firm
2008 - 2009
Divorce Attorney, Berger Schatz
2006 - 2008
Divorce Attorney, Rosenfeld Hafron Shapiro & Farmer
2005 - 2006
Divorce Attorney, Robinson, Pluymert, Piercey, MacDonald & Amato, Ltd.
2004 - 2005
Divorce Attorney, Steven H. Mevorah & Associates
2020 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMinorities in the Profession committee member
2013 - Present
Wake County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - 1999
Phi Delta PhiFormer President
1998 - 1999
Moot Court Honor SocietySenior Appellate Chair
1998 - 1999
Tulane Environmental Law JournalMember
Successfully terminated client’s alimony obligation due to opposing party’s cohabitation.
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
MBA
1993
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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LL.M - Master of Laws
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2020
Valuing and Dividing Assets - QDROS, Stock Options, Business Assets & More
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Discovery, Evidence, Valuation and Division of Assets
2018
2016
Understanding Divorce Proceedings
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