Brandon Alexander Robinson

Brandon Alexander Robinson

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 11 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Durham, NC
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Corporate & Incorporation, Litigation ... +2 more

Post Office Box 52645, Durham, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 11 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2014

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Location

Law Offices of Brandon Alexander Robinson

Post Office Box 52645, Durham, NC, 27717-2645

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Brandon Alexander Robinson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

70 Client Reviews

Posted by Andrew | September 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Team Member – Responsive, Clear, and Expert Guidance

I have worked with this lawyer on a wide range of legal matters for more than three years, including business governance, contracts, compliance, estate-related issues, and even specialized projects. One thing I appreciate and value is the consistency of his support over time. No matter the type o...f work, he brings the same level of care, expertise, and professionalism. He is exceptionally responsive and makes himself available when needed, which has been incredibly useful for both urgent questions and long-term projects. His advice is legally sound, thorough, and always delivered in a way that is easy to understand. He has a rare ability to balance being candid and direct with being kind and patient — ensuring that we both know the realities of a situation while also feeling supported. Over the years, I’ve relied on him across many different situations, and each time I’ve gotten exactly what I needed to move forward with confidence. His guidance has brought clarity to complicated issues, prevented potential problems, and given me peace of mind that everything is handled with care. He he feels like part of the team, invested in making sure the work is done right. I’m grateful for his steady, reliable counsel and highly recommend him to anyone seeking an expert attorney who is both professional and genuinely supportive.

Posted by Gwendolyn | January 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, Proficient, Patient, Trustworthy

My husband and I recently moved from New York to North Carolina and needed to update our Estate Plan and other documents. We began our relationship with Brandon Robinson after a recommendation from a trusted friend. From our initial consultation, we found him to be professional, proficient, patient... and trustworthy. His knowledge of the documents we needed to complete/update made it simpler than we thought it would be.

Posted by David | December 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Simply astounding

Mr. Robinson helped me start my private practice. Along the way he also gave me invaluable advice on what would be immediately beneficial as well as in the future, helped me avoid pitfalls that I had not even considered possible, cleared up the bigger picture about starting and running a business, he...lped me understand the process as we were going through it, and overall was and is a fantastic person that I am very happy to have gotten to know. Even to this day having worked with Mr. Robinson remains a gift that keeps on giving. I can't give a stronger recommendation. Working with Mr. Robinson has been hands down one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Posted by Phillip | December 5, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional Legal Expertise and Professionalism

Working with Brandon Robinson was an exceptional experience. He demonstrated unparalleled expertise in navigating a semi-complex real estate transaction, including LLC formation, operating agreement drafting, and deed development and transfer. His attention to detail and thorough approach ensured eve...rything was handled seamlessly. Additionally, his preliminary guidance on investment fund development was invaluable. A consummate professional, Mr. Robinson is both highly knowledgeable and meticulous in his work. I highly recommend him for any legal matters.

Posted by Ron and Teresa | December 2, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Family Estate safe and secure

It was a joy to work with Attorney Robinson. He was able to help our family establish a plan for the future for our children and grandchildren. Our estate, will, power of attorney and health care needs were entrusted to him and he walked us through by asking tough questions, with integrity, making ...sure that the needs and desires of our family were met. He answered questions for us as things came up and we could call, text, email and even had google meet to discuss forms along the way. Attorney Robinson made the entire process easy for us and we learned so much during this journey. We were in great hands and if you need someone who is passionate in helping families WIN, Attorney Robinson is for you. Trust the process, stay the course, because my family and yours are worth it all.

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Brandon Alexander Robinson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Natalie Rotstein

Trusts lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Kane

General practice lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Robinson gives consistently accurate and analytic answers customized to the needs of Avvo askers. A prospective client would look for precisely these attributes when seeking legal representation"

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Stephen Niermann

Business lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is good at business law."

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Nova Levante

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Brandon because he is knowledgeable and emotionally intelligent which is a rare combination in any profession and especially in an attorney."

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Carlton Chen

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jul 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Brandon Alexander Robinson. He is consistent in his responses to AVVO Askers as each are thoughtfully written, of value to the Asker, and on-point. He is a good example for other lawyers on AVVO to follow, particularly those whose responses are shallow or do not conform to the AVVO community standards."

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Peter Morgan

Limited liability company (LLC) lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brandon Alexander Robinson provides excellent, careful, and thoughtful advice within the context of this community. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Brandon Robinson for unwavering resolve to provide reliable legal assistance to his clients with true competence and genuine dedication."

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Aneeta Mishra

Unknown lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Robinson."

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Steve Hoffman

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Robinson is truly gifted - Delivering deep knowledge across a broad territory of business challenges, while equally considering the strength that comes from aligning the partners on each deal. Avvo is made better by his wisdom."

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Jonathan Parisi

Probate lawyer | Nov 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Robinson is very thorough and consistently provides clear and thoughtful answers to difficult legal questions on this forum. I would highly recommend him for handling your estate matters."

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Steven Perrigo

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, because of the level of knowledge and professionalism he displays on this forum."

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Pamela Holcombe

Litigation lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am always greatly appreciative when Attorney Robinson responds to AVVO questions. His responses are consistently accurate, analytic, sophisticated, and responsive to the needs of the Avvo asker. These qualities are of primary importance for any client who is considering engaging an attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Fiorella

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Brandon Robinson. He is my go-to attorney for estate planning matters in Durham, NC."

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Narek Avetisyan

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I often find myself with the answers Mr. Robinson provides on Avvo."

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Richard Weltman

Litigation lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer for his thoughtful and compassionate answers to tough questions. Brandon Robinson should be recognized for performing a valuable educational service."

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Gilbert File

Litigation lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Mr. Robinson's excellent and thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on this forum. His personal time investment to help others and to provide actionable information and resources is a testament to how he would devotedly assist clients who have engaged him. I am happy to endorse him."

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Debra Feit

Corporate and incorporation lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Robinson shows an impressive depth of knowledge on this forum and offers great insight into the legal issues presented."

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Brenton Begley

Estate planning lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This guy is the man! Mr. Robinson continuously gives accurate insight and guidance on this forum. By doing so, he has helped countless people."

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Willie Graves

Business lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Robinson contributes well-considered, accurate analysis to this forum. I endorse this lawyer."

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Daron Satterfield

Unknown lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Robinson is extremely professional. I have interacted with him several times and have been impressed with his personable demeanor and knowledge of legal matters."

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Jonathan Parisi

Probate lawyer

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Evan Farr

Estate planning lawyer

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Debra Feit

Business lawyer

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Joseph Klatt

Litigation lawyer

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Helayne Payne

Estate planning lawyer

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Neil Greenbaum

Business lawyer

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Erin Campbell

Family lawyer

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Ralph Powell

Employment and labor lawyer

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Peter McGuire

Estate planning lawyer

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Sarah Condor-Fisher

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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George Collins

Business lawyer

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Linda Oldham

Estate planning lawyer

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John Russell

Government lawyer

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Rebecca Smitherman

Estate planning lawyer

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James D'Esposito

Business lawyer

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Jonathan Ward

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Heather Hazelwood

Estate planning lawyer

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Pamela Koslyn

Business lawyer

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Vivian Yuan

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

2024 Pro Bono Honor Society, North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center

2024

2023 Pro Bono Honor Society, North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center

2023

2022 Pro Bono Honor Society, North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center

2022

2021 Pro Bono Honor Society, North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center

2022

2022 William Thorp Pro Bono Service Award, North Carolina Bar Association

2021

2020 Pro Bono Honor Society, North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center

2020

2019 Pro Bono Honor Society, North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center

2019

2018 Pro Bono Honor Society, North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center

2015

Young Alumnus Award, Western Carolina University

2015

Semi-Finalist, 2015 Man of the Year Award, Spectacular Magazine (Durham, NC)

2015

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Attorney, Brandon A. Robinson, Attorney at Law

2013 - 2014

Public Communications and Legal Specialist, UNC General Administration

2013 - 2013

Legal Extern, UNC Center for Poverty, Work and Opportunity

2012 - 2012

Law Clerk, Martin & Van Hoy, LLP

2011 - 2013

Lexis Associate, LexisNexis, a Division of Reed Elsevier

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, North Carolina Institute for Constitutional Law

Associations

2025 - Present

American Society of International Law

Member

2024 - Present

Washington Foreign Law Society

Member

2024 - Present

American Bar Association Canada Committee

Member

2024 - Present

American Bar Association Europe Committee

Member

2024 - Present

American Bar Association International M&A and Joint Venture Committee

Member

2024 - Present

Chamber Orchestra of the Triangle Board of Directors

Member; Chairman of the Board (2025-present)

2023 - Present

American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section

Member

2022 - Present

American Bar Association, Business Law Section

Member

2022 - Present

American Bar Association, International Law Section

Member

2018 - Present

16th Judicial District Bar & Durham County Bar Association Board of Directors

Member (President, 2022-2024; Vice President, 2021-2022)

2016 - Present

The White House Historical Association

Member

2014 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Member

2023 - 2025

Commission on the Future of North Carolina Elections

Commissioner/Member

2019 - 2025

Western Carolina University Foundation Board of Directors

Member, Chair of Support Organizations and Oversight Committee

2019 - 2022

North Carolina Bar Foundation

Member, Board of Directors

2019 - 2022

North Carolina Bar Association

Member, Board of Governors

2018 - 2019

Western Carolina University "Lead the Way" Capital Campaign Steering Committee

Member

2018 - 2019

Western Carolina University Chancellor's Search Committee

Committee Member

2016 - 2025

Conservation Trust for North Carolina Board of Directors (President, 2022-2023 Vice President, 2020-2021; Secretary, 2018-2019)

President

2016 - 2019

North Carolina Bar Association

Committee on Judicial Independence

2014 - 2019

Western Carolina University Board of Visitors

Chairman of the Board (2017-2019); Member (2014-2019)

2014 - 2023

North Carolina Bar Association

Membership Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians v. Knowles

Settled in Client's Favor

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Education

N/A

North Carolina Central University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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Western Carolina University

MA - Masters (American History)

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Western Carolina University

BA - Bachelor of Arts (European History; Minor in Philosophy)

Speaking Engagements

2016

2016 Western Carolina University African-American Alumni Reunion

Keynote Address

2015

Western Carolina University MLK Celebration Week MLK Celebration Keynote Address

2011

YMCA of Northwest North Carolina Annual Celebration

Annual Celebration Speaker

2004

Winter Commencement Address Western Carolina University Graduation

Publications

2014

Itinerario: International Journal on the History of European Expansion and Global Interaction Book Review, Albert M. Rosenblatt and Julia C. Rosenblatt, eds., "Opening Statements: Law, Jurisprudence, and the Legacy of Dutch New York"

2014

North Carolina Central University Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Law Review "Exploring the Case for Healthcare as an Unenumerated, Fundamental Right"

2013

North Carolina Central University Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Law Review "Should Healthcare Be a Fundamental Right?"

Languages

English

Activity

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