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Biography
Kirk J. Angel, founder of The Angel Law Firm, PLLC, is an accomplished employment attorney rooted in Western North Carolina. He is a proud graduate of UNC Asheville, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in philosophy, followed by a master’s degree and a law degree from the University of Tennessee. Mr. Angel’s diverse experience includes representing employees in employment law cases, as well as handling personal injury and workers’ compensation matters early in his career in Knoxville. As a former Trial Attorney for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), he managed litigation and led investigations throughout North and South Carolina. In 2005, Mr. Angel established The Angel Law Firm, PLLC, where he now focuses on employment law for both individuals and businesses. He is distinguished in his field, holding an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 (Superb) rating from Avvo.
Problems on the job? Harassed? Fired? All types of employees including Federal/USPS employees.
We handle all aspect of employment law for employees including government employees.
Take action to stop sexual harassment by contacting us.
We fight for those who were wrongfully fired including EEOC hearings or MSPB appeals..
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
50%
29 years | 1,000 cases
Wrongful Termination
35%
29 years | 100 cases
Sexual Harassment
15%
29 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 500-500 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
Awards
2025 2012
2019 2018 2017
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5
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 20 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in Tennessee for 29 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
The Angel Law Firm, PLLC
1036 Branchview Dr., NE, Suite 102, Concord, NC, 28025
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Online Presence
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Kirk J. Angel's Reviews
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Posted by Haley | December 30, 2025
Incredibly helpful!!
Mr.Angel was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable! I would definitely recommend!
Posted by Jeremy | December 29, 2025
Highly recommend
Kirk is very knowledgeable and comforting to speak with. I appreciate that he doesn’t speak over your head and listens intently, it feels personal. I highly recommend
Posted by Stephanie | December 29, 2025 | Employment & Labor
Knowledgeable and professional
Mr. Angel is very knowledgeable and helped me navigate a very stressful and trying time with respect to my former employer. His advice was beyond helpful and I highly recommend him. His staff was very friendly and helpful as well!
Posted by MaKenna | December 29, 2025
Highly recommend
I felt comfortable speaking with Kirk as he was very knowledgeable about my issues with my case and gave me great advice. His staff were also very professional and kind. I highly recommend Kirk!!
Posted by Kathryn | December 28, 2025
Great Consultation
Mr. Angel was very knowledgeable about the issues in my case. He gave me clear advice and was very helpful during our consultation. His staff was also very kind and followed up with me to make sure I had what I needed.
Kirk J. Angel's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kirk is an outstanding lawyer in the legal community. He is professionally courteous, down-to-earth, and he genuinely cares for his clients. He is an expert in the area of discrimination and sexual harassment, and I have reached out to him a number of times for assistance and guidance in this practice area. Given his knowledge, I have asked him to co-counsel with me, in providing clients the best representation possible when involving discrimination claims. I fully endorse this attorney."
"Kirk is an extremely competent attorney who I not only endorse without hesitation but also refer any employment related issues of any sort from even our best clients."
"Kirk is a terrific lawyer and knows his stuff. More importantly, he is the type of attorney who is not afraid to go to trial. If you are in the NC area and have an employment issue i would not hesitate to contact him."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Kirk does a great job explaining what the labor laws are."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Angel clearly knows his trade and I have yet to see him give even the slightest of incorrect information on this site. His advice is always dead on."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Angel is highly experienced in employment law matters as is apparent from his Avvo answers. More importantly, he was opposing counsel in a highly contentious unemployment case I handled for a client while I was at Legal Aid. Despite the high level of dispute between the parties, I found him to be a gentleman and although our clients could not agree, I respect Mr. Angel and his professionalism. I would certainly recommend him to anyone needing an employment law attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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"I endorse this lawyer excellent knowledge of employment law and it is with pleasure that I endorse and recommend him in his practice areas."
"Kirk is a terrific lawyer at what he does. If I personally needed a lawyer for employment issues, Kirk is the very first attorney I would call, and actually have called him on numerous occasions. He is smart, personable, and knows what he's doing. I have always been impressed with his ability to handle his cases and simply to "do the right thing.""
"I endorse this lawyer. In every matter that I have been involved in with Kirk Angel, I have found him to be highly competent in legal knowledge and skill and have found his ethical ability and character to be peerless. Kirk Angel zealously represents his clients, but also effectively represents his clients. I would recommend any employment law client to Kirk Angel without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Client Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Client Review Rated Preeminent 4.8 of 5.00, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
The Pride of DeVry, Professor 2008, DeVry University
1997
Excellence for the Future, CALI
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Attorney, The Angel Law Firm, PLLC
2003 - Present
Professor, DeVry University
2001 - 2004
Trial Attorney, United States Equal Employment Opporunity Commission
1997 - 2001
Attorney, Burkhalter, Rayson and Associates, PC
Associations
2006 - Present
YMCABoard Member
2006 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law SectionMember
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Jana Churchwell v. City of Concord
Motion Denied - Case Scheduled for Trial in late 2018
Cathey v. Wake Forest UBMC
Decision in Plaintiff's Favor
Webb v. K.R. Drenth Trucking, Inc.
Defendant's Motion was Denied.
Baucom v. Cabarrus Eye Center
Employer's Motion Denied as to FMLA Violation
Baucom v. Cabarrus Eye Center
Employer Motion to Dismiss Denied
Shriley Loope vs. Institutional Jobbers, Inc. et. al.
Verdict for Plaintiff Affirmed
Reed v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, 133 F.Supp.2d 1055 (M.D. Tenn. 2000)
Motion Denied
Reed v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, 171 F.Supp.2d 741 (M.D. Tenn. 2001)
Result in favor of Employee
Reed v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, 171 F.Supp.2d 751 (M.D. Tenn. 2001)
Judgment in Favor of Employee
Education
1997
University of Tennessee College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
University of Tennessee
Masters
1992
University of North Carolina, Asheville
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Employment Law Update
Employment Law
2012
Employment Law for the Occassional Practitioner
Employment Law
2008
Employee Discipline and Discharge: How to Avoid Employment Litigation in North Carolina
Employee Discharge and Discipline
2006
Family and Medical Leave Act in North Carolina
FMLA and the ADA
2006
2006 Conference
Employment Law Basics
2004
Time Off: State and Federal Laws on Employee Leave, Vacations, and Holidays in North Carolina
Time Off From Work
2002
City of Greensboro Mayor’s Committee for Persons w/Disabilities
Disability Rights
2000
Employment and Labor Law in Tennessee
Employment Law Overview
Publications
2006
Lorman Education Services publication
Family and Medical Leave Act
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Kirk earned significant contribution points in 2019.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my employer refuse to let me come back on light duty assignment
06 Dec 2021
Q&A
Can an employer work you for a hour and youve already worked 8 hours?
03 Dec 2021
Q&A
My boss let me go over having to wear an ankle brace after breaking my leg. Is this legal?
27 Nov 2021