Ashley Elizabeth Lorance

Ashley Elizabeth Lorance

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Gastonia, NC
Practice Areas: Family

418 S. South St., Gastonia, NC

About Ashley

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Family 100%

Mediation, Collaborative Law, Pre- and Post-nuptial agreements, Separation Agreements, Adoptions, Name changes, Legitimation/Paternity, Custody, Child support, Divorces, Equitable division, Termination of parental rights

16 years

100%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 15 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2010

Active

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Location

King Law Offices

418 S. South St., Gastonia, NC, 28052

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Ashley Elizabeth Lorance's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Family

Posted by Brandy | August 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family

Very kind and knowledgeable!

I have used the practice for a previous family law matter. Working with Ashley proved to be just as uncomplicated. She answered my several questions in person and via email. She was patient and kind. Ashley went above and beyond to assist my family with an important request. Treated LGBTQ family ...with respect. Would recommend.

Ashley Lorance

Replied last August 12, 2021

Thanks so much, Brandy. I really appreciate it. Your type of case is the happiest type of family law case and I enjoyed working with you.

Posted by Kirisha | September 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family

Name change of a minor

Ashley is an awesome attorney. The process was long because my son's biological father was a donor and not present in his life. However I still needed his consent to change my son's name. Ashley worked with court officials to prove abandonment and in the end I was able to change his name

Posted by Asiye | May 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

She took my fear and gave me my home back

I am a mother of three amazing children. I found Mrs. Ashley when it was the worst, the most painful and the most scariest time of my life. I looked up Gaston county lawyers and as soon as I saw her name I knew she will be the one who will save me out of my bad situation and I will be able to go back... home with my babies. Mrs. Ashley, always listened to me, even when I emailed her sometimes 5 times a day or called her three times a day and asked the somewhat the same questions. She always answered me all my questions with patience even when I didn't understand her answers she made sure to explain it to me over and over again. She is very professional and I knew she will take care of everything I needed. On our first consultation, I honestly was very desperate and she was my only hope. She told me the custody battle will take about two months maximum and I will have custody of my baby and i will go home to your native country with your children. She took all my fear away and gave me a complete strength to fight for sole custody for my kids, I knew I had the best lawyer for me. As she had promised I have sole custody and can make every physical and legal decision of my baby and it was less than two months. I can not thank Mrs. Ashley enough. As a mother your children mean the world and she gave me my wold back. If she doesn't know an answer of something, she will make sure to find out the answer. I am sorry to hear some bad comments or bad experiences with her but she is excellent in my case. She is definitely very well prepared, professional and most importantly she will fight for what you want. I gave her all my savings as well and if I needed to I would have gave her my last shirt to help me because I knew she is the lawyer for me. This is the way life is, this is her work and her way of feeding her family so there was definitely no questions when it came to the payment. Again, I can't thank her enough and I recommend her to anyone who just want a strong minded lawyer on their side for their case.

Posted by Carrie | October 04, 2013 | Family

very pleased

Ashley Lowrance was hired through legal aid. I have had my fair share of experiences with lawyers and she by far was the kindest most considerate one of them all. She NEVER treated me any different than her other clients because of my inability to pay her. She handled the entire case that way. I thin...k very highly of her I deeply and sincerely want to thank this great lady. What she did for me is priceless she helped me keep custody of my child. I don't know what I would've done without her. My exs lawyer he had to pay for and he treated him like crap. I have been badly treated mistreated by indigent lawyers talked down to made me feel an inch tall. I broke down crying thanking her I thanked her for all the time she had spent on this case, thanked her for being so good to me I thank God for leading her to me.

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Ashley Elizabeth Lorance's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dominique Foard

Family lawyer | Jul 23

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"Ashley is very knowledgeable and always prepared. I highly endorse her."

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Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Ms. Lorance's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. She 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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Stephen Hegedus

Unknown lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Farber

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ashley is a colleague and friend. She is active in service to her community. I happily refer clients in the Gastonia area to her, knowing they will be treated well."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Dominique Foard

Family lawyer

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Ann Payseur

Family lawyer

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Jamie Hester

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Board Certified Family Law Specialist, NC State Bar Association

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Educational Achievement Program, North Carolina Advocates for Justice

2011

Volunteer Lawyer Program Distinguished Service Award, Legal Aid of North Carolina

2010

2nd place tie - Prof. William R. Ginsberg Memorial Essay Contest, New York State Bar Association

2010

Pro Bono Program Certificate - Bronze, Hofstra Law School

2010

Pro Bono Leadership Award, Hofstra Law School

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Senior Associate Attorney, King Law Offices

2010 - 2023

Attorney, Katzenstein and Lorance

Associations

2018 - Present

North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission

Certified Family Financial Mediator

2010 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Young Lawyers Division, Military Issues Committee

2010 - Present

North Carolina State Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

Gaston County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2015

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Chair of Family Law Section 2014-15

2011 - 2013

Rotary International - Gastonia Evening

Co-Chair, Service Projects Committee

2010 - 2016

American Bar Association

Member, Young Lawyers Division

Education

2010

Hofstra University School of Law

J.D.

2003

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2018

2018 Child Support Enforcement: Representing Respondents Advocacy in Child Support Contempt Cases

Publications

Languages

German

English

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