$ 500-500 per hour
Harrison A. Lord is a trial lawyer and a founder and managing member of Lord & Lindley, PLLC. His practice focuses on helping small businesses reduce their risks and collect the money owed them, and representing these businesses in commercial litigation and disputes of all sorts, with a special emphasis on shareholder disputes. In addition to his business practice, Harrison regularly represents people involved in family disputes regarding wills, trusts, or estates.
Before opening his own firm, Harrison was a trial lawyer with Bernhardt and Strawser, P.A. He began his career with James, McElroy & Diehl after a two-year clerkship to the Honorable Richard A. Elmore of the North Carolina Court of Appeals. He is active in the North Carolina Bar Association, and is a Past Chair of the Young Lawyers Division. Harrison was also a member of the Charter Class of the North Carolina Bar Association Leadership Academy and the recipient of the 2010-2011 Charles F. Blanchard Outstanding Young Lawyer Award.
Harrison grew up in Harnett County, North Carolina, before attending high school at the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in Durham. He received his A.B. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he double majored in Classics and History. While in college, Harrison twice earned the Monogram Award as a member of the varsity fencing team, and was listed three times on the ACC Academic Honor Roll.
Harrison graduated with honors from the Washington University School of Law, where he received a Scholars in Law merit-based scholarship and served as Associate Editor for the Washington University Journal of Law and Policy. At graduation, Harrison was awarded the Judge John W. Calhoun Trial Practice Award in recognition of his talent for and dedication to trial work.
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Acquired: 2007
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326 W. 10th Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202
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Posted by Dana- Rise and Shine Dental Collection, Inc | December 16, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
I would recommend Mr Lord for any business services. Although I have not hired him as of yet, I most certainly will be. He spent time talking to me and explaining some things that other attorneys will not discuss until you have hired them. His initial advice was sound and professional. The review tit...
Posted by anonymous | December 4, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
I'm dealing with two issues with contractors. It's our first time having to go to court. We're not quite sure if our case should be in small claims or in district court and trying to find a lawyer which handles what we're dealing with has been trying. I'm sure there are plenty out there but you...
Posted by GERALD | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I HIRED HARRISON LORD, TO HANDLE A MATTER INVOLVING A REAL ESTATE COMMISSION OWED MY FIRM. I FOUND HIM TO BE ETHICAL AND FORTH -COMING IN ALL OUR DEALINGS. ALTHOUGH I WAS OFFERED A SETTLEMENT BY THE DEFENDANT, HARRISON ENCOURAGED ME TO RESIST THE TEMPTATION AND HOLD FOR A BETTER OFFER. WITHIN WEE...
Posted by Caroline | September 21, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
Harrison is always wonderful to work with. I had a fairly straightforward question for him, and rather than simply give me an easy answer, he took the time to make sure he understood the reason for my question to ensure there weren't any issues I hadn't considered. I really appreciated not just how q...
Posted by anonymous | September 3, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
Words can't express my gratitude toward Harrison. He is top notch! For an attorney to go that extra mile as Harrison did shows true professionalism, passion for the position and care for his clients. Harrisons legal advice was stellar! He was not all about getting hired and making the most money ...
"Harrison is an intelligent, hard-working, and courteous lawyer and also is a leader in in the legal community."
"I am impressed with Mr. Lord'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!"
"Harrison is an outstanding attorney with an excellent reputation. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession."
"I endorse Harrison. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Harrison and I have served as co-Editors of the Advocate, the NCBA YLD newsletter. His leadership and communication skills are excellent."
"Harrison is smart, capable, and hard working. He takes pride in his work and treats his clients with respect."
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2017
Legal Elite Business, Business North Carolina
2017
Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2016
Legal Elite Young Guns, Business North Carolina
2016
Legal Elite Litigation, Business North Carolina
2015
Legal Elite Litigation, Business North Carolina
2015
Legal Elite Young Guns, Business North Carolina
2015
Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2014
Legal Elite Young Guns, Business North Carolina
2014
Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers
2011
Charles F. Blanchard Young Lawyer of the Year, North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
2006
Judge John W. Calhoun Trial Practice Award, Washington University School of Law
2003
Scholars in Law Award, Washington University School of Law
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AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2024 - Present
Managing Member, Lord & Lindley, PLLC
2015 - Present
Founder, Lord Law Firm | [ask LEGAL]
2013 - Present
Attorney, Bernhardt and Strawser, P.A.
2008 - 2013
Attorney, James, McElroy & Diehl
2007 - 2008
Contributing Editor, Eli Research
2006 - 2008
Judicial Clerk to the Honorable Richard A. Elmore, North Carolina Court of Appeals
2006 - 2006
Rule 13 Certified Intern, St. Louis County Public Defenders Office
2005 - 2005
Summer Associate, Shipman & Goodwin
2004 - 2004
Clerk, Brown & James, PC
2004 - 2004
Intern, Legal Services of Eastern Missouri
2002 - 2003
Service Representative, Western & Southern Financial Group
2000 - 2000
Intern, North Carolina Attorney General's Office
2011 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association, 4All Task ForceCo-Chair, Charlotte Site
2009 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association, Strategic Planning and Emerging Trends CommitteeMember
2008 - Present
Mecklenburg County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Mecklenburg County Bar, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2008 - Present
Mecklenburg County BarMember
2007 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember
2007 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2016
North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionChair
2014 - 2015
North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionChair Elect
2013 - 2014
North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionSecretary
2012 - 2013
North Carolina Bar Association, Call 4ALL Task ForceCo-chair
2011 - 2013
North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionDivision Director
2011 - 2011
North Carolina Bar Association Leadership AcademyInaugural Member
2010 - 2011
American Agricultural Law AssociationMember
2007 - 2008
Wake County Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2011
North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Newsletter CommitteeCo-chair
2005 - 2006
Washington University Journal of Law and PolicyAssociate Editor
2005 - 2006
Delta Theta PhiFounding Member (Benton Senate)
2004 - 2005
Washington University Journal of Law and PolicyStaff Editor
1998 - 2002
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Varsity Fencing TeamAthlete
2006
JD - Juris Doctor, with honors
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1998
2008
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2007
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