Mark Gott - Lawyer in Charlotte, NC

Mark D. Gott

Guardianship Attorney at Charlotte, NC

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Professional & Reliable Attorney with Great Communication

Mr. Gott is the BEST attorney I have ever had the pleasure to work with! I have been blown away at his professionalism & tenacity in my case & the regular & informative updates he has offered throughout the process without needing any prodding from me. My past experiences with other attorneys have unfortunately not been at all pleasant, full of frustration at lack of progress & lack of communications. In spite of setbacks caused by others involved in this case, Mr. Gott was persistent until he got the job done & did so in an expedient & thorough manner. I highly recommend his professional & courteous legal services & would not ever hesitate to hire him again!

Sydney Newell

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Practice areas

Guardianship

50%

Protecting the rights of elderly individuals who have been exploited or neglected.

24 years
Foreclosure

30%

Representing banks, municipalities, and home owners associations in pending foreclosure actions. Do NOT defend foreclosure cases.

24 years
Litigation

20%

Guardianship/incompetency fights over care and custody of elderly incompetent adults and asset protection.

Mark D. Gott has dedicated a significant part of his law practice to protecting elderly adults from exploitation, abuse and neglect. Mark helps family members regain control of the uncertainty that often surrounds these very complicated matters. Mark has been involved in hundreds of incompetency proceedings, and he's seen every possible wrinkle. If you find out your loved one is being exploited by a power of attorney, neighbor or family member, call Mark D. Gott. He offers a first time free in person consultation where together, you can go over what you need to know to protect your loved one and regain control.

Mark has also been appointed in over fifty North Carolina counties by the various Clerks of Court in those counties to serve as guardian ad litem for unknown, minor or incompetent heirs in foreclosure or estate proceedings and other court cases.

Additioanlly, Mark serves as either trustee or Guardian of the Estate for several elderly adults. In that capacity, he makes sure their bills are paid and assets protected and preserved for their use.

A significant part of Mark's practice involves foreclosure actions. Mark has represented lenders and has served as Substitute Trustee to bring foreclosure proceedings in commercial and residential foreclosure matters, including both the Epicenter and Ballantyne Village foreclosure cases in Charlotte.

Recent interview about SQUATTERS and evictions.

Licensed for 27 years

State NC

Status Active

Acquired 1995

Updated 12/27/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Henderson Nystrom Fletcher Tydings Williams-Tracy & Gott PLLC

831 E. Morehead Street, Suite 255

The Addison Building

Charlotte, NC, 28202

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Posted by Brenda | November 16, 2021

Professional & Reliable Attorney with Great Communication

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Posted by Sydney | June 29, 2021

Sydney Newell

Mr. Gott was an answered prayer as he helped me navigate a very difficult situation. He did so with ease, wisdom, professionalism, and clear explanations of what was happening. Because of his work, he helped advocate for someone who had never had someone advocate for her in this manner and it was life changing for her.

Response from Mark Gott June 30, 2021

Thank you so much for taking time to leave the review Sydney. It was an honor to be able to assist this family. Mark

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2020

Guardianship

I am grateful to Mark Gott for making my experience a smooth one. Throughout the whole process, he kept me informed and provided timely updates even amid a pandemic. Mark Gott receives a 10/10 for his expertise, accessibility, and leadership. Mark Gott went above and beyond. I am grateful to have worked with such an incredible professional. Thank you, Mark Gott.

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Posted by Cindy | October 10, 2020

Superb

I want to recommend Mr. Gott if you are in need of an Elder Care Attorney because he knows the law and he knows his business, and could not have had a better attorney. If I had to do it again, he would still be chosen. Ethical, professional, empathetic, determined.

Response from Mark Gott October 12, 2020

Thank you Cindy. I appreciate you taking time to submit this review. It was an honor working with your family and getting to know you and your siblings.

Posted by Brian | October 8, 2020

Wonderful Representation!

Mark was great to work with in what was otherwise a stressful situation. He really did a nice job of keeping the lines of communication open. It is evident that he truly has the client's best interest in mind and is not just looking to run up as many billable hours as possible. When you hear so many negative things about lawyers in general, it is very refreshing to find someone in this industry who is great at what he does, and is also a genuinely good person. And when it came to litigation, it was EXTREMELY evident that Mark was much better at his job than the opposing attorney. His preparation, attention to detail, and the manner in which he presents the case is incomparable. I actually told Mark after court that regardless of the outcome, I felt so fortunate to have him on our side versus the opposing attorney. At the end, Mark got us the outcome that we desired, and really handled this situation as well as I could have hoped. If you are looking for a lawyer who is great at his job and truly has your best interest in mind, please reach out to Mark! You will not be disappointed.

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Response from Mark Gott October 8, 2020

Thank you Brian for taking time to review my work. I really appreciate that and it was my honor to assist you.

Posted by Luverne | February 18, 2020

Surplus funds

Mr. Gott was handling a surplus funds case for us. Did and is doing a great professional and speedy job. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He responds quickly to any question or inquiry I have had about our case.i give him a gold star for all services he preformed for us.

Response from Mark Gott October 8, 2020

Thank you so much for the kind words which are very appreciated!

Posted by Sandra | February 18, 2020

Seamless guardianship process

I hired Mark to assist me with a guardianship petition for an adult child. In our consultation he explained the types of guardianships, the role of the guardian ad litem and the process he would help me undertake. He was easy to contact throughout and prepared me for the actual hearing. He was on target during the hearing, and I was successful in obtaining guardianship. As a bonus, he was very pleasant to interact with and was very appropriate with my child.

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Response from Mark Gott October 8, 2020

Thank you Sandra! I appreciate you taking time to provide this review!

Posted by Tony | May 20, 2016

Guardianship case handled by Mark Gott

Our petition for guardianship of parents was extremely time sensitive. Mark listened, directed and expedited our case and obtained a hearing for us within a window of 11 days. Mark reviewed two extremely large medical files on parents and found every thread of medical comments that was necessary to expediently obtain permanent guardianship at the very first hearing. His demeanor was amazing. His conversational skills with the mediator, other attorneys and all present was direct and extremely professional. We had no prior knowledge of him or his qualifications but knew as soon as we met him that he was going to successfully obtain our guardianship request.

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Posted by Nancy | May 14, 2016

Guardianship

Mark accepted a complicated guardianship case regarding my stepdad. He was quick to encourage us and put us at ease, and he represented us well through the entire process. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone or to call him again in the future. I honestly thought the process would be a nightmare but I was quite wrong.

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Posted by Malissa Adams | May 9, 2016

Guardian ad litem

He was always kind and helped me decided the right choices to make concerning my daughters trust fund. I appreciated his conservative choices as I am conservative as well. He always kept me informed and help move the case along quickly

Posted by Tammy | May 9, 2016

Guardianship

After a year of not being able to see or help my grandfather Mr. Gott took our case. He was not only empathic to our situation but also saw that we really needed help. He was such and amazing attorney. He made sure we new every step of what we were going to going through. We thought our case would be a long drawn out case but Mr. Gott got everyone he could involved to see that things were handle in a timely manner. He also made sure that my grandfathers safety was his top priority. I know and have worked with several attorneys but none like Mr. Gott. I wish he practiced in areas of law. He would be the only attorney I could ever call on. A true gentleman and excellent at what he does. He helped us out our family back together. For that we will eternally grateful.

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Posted by anonymous | May 9, 2016

Mark D. Gott

I engaged Mark Gott to handle a very complex guardianship issue pertaining to a family member. Mr. Gott is most knowledgeable, does his homework and prepared us for all the legal steps and multiple court hearings. He prepared the petitions, briefed us completely and led the proceedings with the courts. I was appointed general guardian and have been in that capacity for almost two years. Mr. Gott has provided comprehensive services, including assisting in the asset distribution, and annual filings. He provides advice that is very timely which gave us the ability to care for our family member. He provided not only expert advice, but did so with the utmost integrity and empathy in understanding our family. I highly recommend Mark Gott.

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Posted by William | May 6, 2016

Grateful

Mark helped our family through a guardianship procedure which was difficult for our family to initiate. He was patient and frank leading up to to the filing process and he was honest, extremely competent and knowledgable regarding our options, and meticulously thorough during the entire process. The most difficult thing our family has ever faced and his guidance provided a more favorable outcome than we ever imagined.

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AVVO RATING 9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

Attorney/Partner
Sellers Ayers Dortch Lyons, P.A.
2005 - Present

Attorney
Cranford Schultze Tomchin and Allen, PA
2003 - 2005

Assistant Clerk of Court
Mecklenburg County Clerk of Court
1999 - 2002

Education

Regent University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995

Liberty University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1990

Associations

NC Community Association Institute
Board Member
2008 - 2009

Mecklenburg County Bar
Member, Finance Committee
2008 - 2010

Mecklenburg County Bar
Chairman, Public Media Committee
2001 - 2002

Languages Spoken

English

Awards

Distinguished
Martindale-Hubbell
2016

American Jurisprudence Award - Negotiations
Regent University School of Law
1993

Publications

Serving North Carolina
Saving Your Sanity - Developing a Communications Policy for your Board
2009

Speaking Engagements

New Lawyer Orientation
Practice Before the Clerk
2016

New Lawyer Orientation (Spring Event)
Law Office Technology
2014

New Lawyer Orientation
Law Office Tecnology
2013

Krav Maga for Lawyers
Krav Maga for Lawyers
2013

Continuing Legal Education
Technology and the Lawyer
2013

Mecklenburg County Bar/New Lawyer Orientation
Professionalism for New Admittees - Civil Practice Before the Clerk
2013

Mecklenburg County Bar
Civil Practice Before the Clerk
2009

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Given (13)

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W. David Thurman

Guardianship Attorney | Jun 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mark Gott is an excellent attorney and a gentleman. Drawing from his experience as a judicial hearing officer with the Office of the Clerk of Superior Court, Mark provides excellent representation in the areas of guardianship, foreclosure and related areas. Mark justly has the respect of his colleagues for his conscientious work and compassionate service to his clients. I refer a number of clients to Mark and have only heard positive feedback from Mark's representation. I recommend him highly as a trustworthy and competent attorney."

Jon Moore

Guardianship Attorney | Jun 08
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I recently worked with Mark on a very complex case involving difficult questions concerning the status of beneficiaries to an Estate. Mark was extremely professional throughout, and very thoughtful in his approach to this matter in which he skillfully represented a young child. The representation extended not just to what was best for the child in the immediate context of the litigation, but also as to what was going to be best for her long-term support and financial assistance through her youth and into adulthood. I was extremely impressed with the thoughtfulness, diligence and professionalism that Mark displayed in his representation."

Michelle Massingale

Guardianship Attorney | May 17
Relationship: Co-worker

"Mark has always proven to be honest and reliable, which is particularly important in guardianship matters. He truly cares for his clients and is consistently able to achieve their goals. Mark has an excellent reputation among his clients and colleagues."

Robert Whitlow

Guardianship Attorney | May 17
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is very compassionate and knowledgeable about guardianship proceedings. He has a great working relationship with the decision makers at the courthouse and knows how to get things done. I have no reservation in recommending him."

Ryan Smith

Guardianship Attorney | May 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Mark for years and have been involved in many highly contested cases regarding guardianship. He's always on top of his game, which pushes the rest of the parties in the room to do the same. Don't hesitate to hire Mark."

Brett Dressler

Guardianship Attorney | May 10
Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Great lawyer with tons of experience in elder law and excellent litigation skills. Most importantly, he achieves great results at a reasonable cost. I would send my own grandmother to him!!!"

John Landreth

Unknown Attorney | Oct 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney."

Jason McGrath

Foreclosure Attorney | Jun 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked on a few of the same matters as Mark, and had opportunities to interact with him both in and out of court. I've always found Mark to be among the most reasonable and ethical attorneys in his field, and commend him for his ability and his professionalism."

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W. David Thurman

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