Andrew Timothy Shilling

Andrew Timothy Shilling

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Elizabeth City, NC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Criminal Defense, Litigation ... +7 more

201 East Elizabeth Street,, Elizabeth City, NC

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 11%

If you have been accused of a crime, or just received a simple speeding ticket, please call me. I am happy to help.

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Divorce and Separation 11%

Ending your marriage can be amicable or adversarial. Either way, I will work hard to get you the best possible outcome. Call me for a free consultation and I will be happy to explain the process to you.

11%
Estate Planning 11%

Everyone needs an estate plan. Please call me to discuss yours.

11%
Litigation 11%

I am an experienced trial lawyer who has handled cases both big and small. If you need to go to court for any reason, call me to review your case.

11%
Mediation 11%

Mediation is frequently used in divorces and civil cases but basically any matter where the parties are considering going to court can be resolved through mediation.

11%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 20 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 34 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Parks Zeigler Elizabeth City, NC Office

201 East Elizabeth Street,, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909

Parks Zeigler, PLLC

524 Albemarle Drive, Suite 200, Chesapeake, VA, 23322

Parks Zeigler, PLLC - Attorneys at Law

201 East Elizabeth Street, Elizabeth City, NC, 27209

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Andrew Timothy Shilling's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

5 star (22)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Tom | June 6, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

on Trusts

Andy Shilling revised an existing trust for my wife and me. He seems extremely knowledgeable and competent. He was easy to talk with and thorough in answering our questions and in explaining how, and why, the revision was done as it was. We have high confidence in the document he created. We rec...ommend him and will contact him with any future legal issues. Tom and Jane Grassman

Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Superb Experience!

Mr. Shilling prepared Trusts for myself and my husband and for my father, who was very ill at the time with a terminal illness. Mr. Shilling was wonderful with my dad who was on continuous oxygen and walking with difficulty at the time. He was very patient and explained everything thoroughly which ...gave my father the peace of mind he was seeking regarding this final affairs. After my father passed away, I contacted Mr. Shilling for guidance and he always responded back to me quickly. Even if it was after regular business hours. Mr. Shilling also prepared a Trust for my husband and I, and we also very much appreciated his expertise and thoroughness in our trust preparations. I highly recommend Andy Shilling as your lawyer! He has been extremely reliable and trustworthy for our family!!

Posted by Eboni | January 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent!

I was blessed to have Mr. Shilling walk with me through the process of my high conflict divorce. He was able to make sense of the chaos. His counsel helped me understand the importance of cutting through the emotional turmoil and focus on the facts. He was able to get the results he promised on da...y 1 of a 3 year process.

Posted by Brenda | January 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney to have on your side.

Mr. Shilling is always available to you. I worked night shifts and he would respond to emails in the middle of the night, that I never expected him to do. On top of that he does not charge you for those responses! I was not in a good position financially and was excellent at keeping my cost as low as... he could! I was a train wreck and he was very calm and tolerant. I had a long drawn out case and my ex went through 3 attorneys and went broke, I could not have made it with out his compassion and knowledge. Highly recommend him!

Posted by Eric | August 7, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He’s a beast

I have dealt with Mr. Shilling for a few matters now. He is the best in my eyes around the Hampton Roads area. He is very professional and helped me with everything I asked. I will use him for any case I may have from this point on. Thank you Mr. Shilling!

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Andrew Timothy Shilling's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Martingayle

Litigation lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andy is a brilliant lawyer and isn't afraid of hard cases. Strongly recommend."

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Jan Hoen

Litigation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Andy is a skilled and experienced litigator."

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Timothy Quick

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Andy for years. He has always been a zealous advocate for his clients and always prepared. I highly recommend him."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Andrew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Arthur Ermlich

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has been admitted to practice in both Virgtinia and North Carolina. Mr. Shilling has handled all types of matters ranging from traffic cases to multiple felony trials. Mr. Shilling is always prepared and knowledgeable of the law in every case he accepts."

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Heather Emmert

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer because of his experience and knowledge in the field of criminal litigation."

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James Theuer

Employment and labor lawyer

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Timothy Quick

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2022

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Top 100 Family Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2015

Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine

2014

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

1991

Trial Competition - Winner, University of Richmond

1991

McNeill Society Writing Competition - Winner, University of Richmond

1991

Best Oral Advocate, Barnett Moot Court Competition

1990

Trial Competition - Winner, University of Richmond

1988

Honors, College of William & Mary

N/A

National Member, The Order of Barristers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Partner, Parks Zeigler, PLLC - Attorneys at Law

1900 - Present

Member, Parks Zeigler, PLLC - Attorneys at Law

2019 - 2021

Shareholder, Pender & Coward, PLLC

2012 - 2019

Partner, Shilling Pass & Barlow

2002 - 2012

Partner, Hester, Shilling & Pass

1999 - 2001

Partner, Givando & Shilling

1997 - 2000

Associate, Slipow, Robusto & Kellam

1997 - 1997

Associate, Hunton & Williams

1995 - 1997

Associate, Tavss, Fletcher, Earley & King

1991 - 1995

Associate, McGuire Woods Battle & Boothe

Associations

2013 - Present

Admitted to Practice

United States Supreme Court

2005 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

2000 - Present

Chesapeake Bar Association

1993 - Present

Admitted to Practice

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce

Husband removed from marital home. Case resolved by settlement.

Will Contest

Case dismissed

Child Custody

Custody awarded to client

Writ of Habeas Corpus

Writ granted, charges dismissed

Murder

Dismissed at preliminary hearing.

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Education

1991

University of Richmond, The T. C. Williams School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

College of William and Mary

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Old Dominion Universtiy

Estate Planning

2015

City Of Chesapeake, Virginia

Estate Planning

2015

Chesapeake Police Academy

DUI Defense

2013

City of Chesapeake, Virginia

Estate Planning

2013

Annual Meeting

Revising Your Homeowners Association Documents

2013

Annual Meeting

Wills & Revocable Living Trusts: Protecting Your Estate

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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