Peter E. Mcardle

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Peter E. Mcardle

also known as Pete McArdle, Peter McArdle

5.0
19 reviews
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Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 30 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Alimony, Child Custody ... +2 more

200 North McDowell Street, Charlotte, NC

About Peter

Biography

Partner at Uptown Charlotte Firm; 20 years experience; Aggressive Advocate for Family Law Clients

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Alimony 20%

Establishment and modification of PSS and alimony; consideration of the tax consequences related to spousal support

31 years

20%
Child Custody 20%

Extensive trial experience in dealing with contentious child custody cases

31 years

20%
Child Support 20%

Establishment and modification of child support

31 years

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Family law practice - including child custody, child support, spousal support, equitable distribution. Some cases are litigated aggressively. Others are resolved collaboratively - depending on the needs and wishes of each client.

31 years

20%
Domestic Violence 20%

Including North Carolina 50B and 50C Orders

31 years

20%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 30 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Arnold & Smith, PLLC

200 North McDowell Street, Charlotte, NC, 28204

arnoldsmithlaw.com/

Online Presence

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Peter E. Mcardle's Reviews

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Posted by James | September 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

"May the Truth set You Free"

After being removed completely for over 4 years from my son's life, Pete and his team were highly Recommended by two local lawyers I had interviewed for my case. So accordingly, I read every review, Researched his background and found everything I wanted in a trial lawyer. A sound, well oiled machine... of a man who is family oriented and focused on the truth. He worked with Private investigation teams, Local authorities and answered every email diligently searching for my son as if he was his own. Hiring Pete was the best decision I have ever made. My son now has a forever Home, Both of his families, and a very Bright Future ahead. "Thee best custody Lawyer in the state of NC that money can buy", who didn't beat around the bush, and argued only the Law. There is nothing pety about Pete, but after exposing the facts, even the defense attorney changed her questioning. The way he gets directly to the facts, and simply said Plays the "greatest Hits" track as he presents his cases. The way he got the truth out with well structured questions during multiple dispositions even caught praise from the residing judge. If your a father who cares about your kids the way I do mine, money is never an object, so do not shy at Pete's hourly rate. His team is worth every penny, I now wake up and Have breakfast with my son every day. And that is simply priceless. To Pete and Mary....I can't thank you enough for all you do everyday! Your both Angels in disguise.

Posted by Angie | November 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Whoever has the best attorney wins!

Pete McArdle represented us with a child custody case. I can’t truly describe how impressed I was in that courtroom. My ex didn’t know what him. His face turned red and he looked like a fool. Attorney McArdle took everything he said and turned it back around on him to where he could hardly speak. The... evidence they had against me was a joke after Attorney McArdle was finished with him. His opening statement to the opposing party was, “so have you ever heard the expression, bringing a knife to a gun fight?” Then it was on and he went after him with guns blaring. We had a judge that is typically what they call a 50/50 judge and that is what my ex wanted I believe due to child support reasons. Attorney McArdle beat all odds, in a different county, and my daughter is still with me the majority of the time. I am so grateful for what he did for us. I thought the word failure meant something stops or is not working. Then I became a paramedic and realized if someone is in kidney failure or heart failure that it has not stopped working completely. I looked up the definition of the word and it merely means, not meeting it’s full potential. Attorney McArdle is the opposite of what this means. I believe he was designed to be in a courtroom and is living up to his full potential. He sat there and listened and wrote notes when the opposing party was testifying, then when it was his turn to ask the questions I was amazed at how he turned and twisted every word they said to expose them for the lies they told and downplay the dirt they attempted to throw at me. It was like something out of a movie. I will always want Attorney McArdle with me if I ever have to be in a courtroom again. He is truly amazing at what he does. I was naive enough to believe that truth and justice matters in a courtroom but I have found from previous courtroom experiences this is not the case. It is “whoever has the best attorney wins.“

Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly Recommend

Hiring Pete was the best decision I have ever made! The circumstances of my case were out of the ordinary and something he had never encountered before. Before hiring him, I spent three years fighting an ugly custody battle and I had a couple of other attorney's prior to Pete. Within 6 months of hiri...ng him, what I thought would be a never-ending battle was finally put to an end and completely in my favor! Pete was able to reverse mistakes that were made by my previous attorney; He actually responds to emails in a timely manner, which can be difficult for some attorney's to do; He is experienced and communicates effectively. I can't say enough good things about him and I couldn't have asked for anyone better to fight for me in my case. I'm very grateful to have found him!

Posted by Steve | September 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Has to be among the best in Charlotte...

I'm a stay at home dad whose wife decided she wanted a divorce. I was a wreck and needed a lawyer. Pete was highly recommended by another lawyer I know. He has practiced for 20+ yrs in Charlotte so to say he "knows the ropes" is an understatement. He's direct and honest but not in an abrasive, un...caring way. He has been extremely efficient in the way he has handled my case - if he has needed something he's let me know but otherwise there isn't a lot of wasted effort that he asks from you. I certainly have never gotten the impression that he was trying to run up "billable hours" at my expense. In fact the opposite is true - I have always had the feeling he has been trying to save me as much money as possible. He's a good communicator and an excellent writer, which is vital in today's e-mail driven world. I have been very impressed with how he has handled the opposing lawyers and how he has argued on my behalf in court. He's been one step ahead of my wife's lawyers at every turn. Nothing in my case has been settled yet and there are more court appearances to come. And yet, I have complete and utter confidence in Pete, his abilities and in his guidance. The best advice I can give is for you to tell him everything and do everything he says. He's said that the most important factor in choosing a lawyer is finding someone who you "fit" with. Pete's kind of laid back and soft spoken and if you think that's a fit for you then he's your guy. During the worst period of my life hiring Pete was the best thing I could have ever done. Very, very satisfied and impressed.

Posted by Adrian | June 16, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

You can't go wrong with Pete

I have worked with Pete since 2013 when my wife decided to divorce and relocate with my kids to a different state. Pete helped me out to settle our marital property outside the Court without a major dispute, waste of time and money, and without the stress of preparing for and being before a Judge. Mo...st importantly, Pete was very proactive to negotiate a custody agreement that allowed me not only to have my children often, but also to keep my boys in North Carolina – all this also accomplished outside the Court room. Unfortunately, a few months later, my ex-wife filed a motion with the Court to again try to take my boys far away from me. I was terrified. This time we did go to Court. Pete cared about my children and my case. He was very thoughtful and, with Tamara, his paralegal, prepared for Court as I expected. In Court, Pete was very aggressive defending the best interest of my kids – my children are in town today. Pete is very practical and will speak honestly to you. You can’t go wrong with him.

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Peter E. Mcardle's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Champion

Family lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pete is an experienced and highly effective family law attorney."

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Dana Lahbabi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pete is extremely knowledgeable and has a wonderful reputation in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Tharp

Child custody lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Pete has been a reliable fixture in the local Charlotte legal community for a long time. He is a strong and experienced advocate for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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J. Smith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Pete is an excellent attorney with many years of experience in the Charlotte area. I endorse this lawyer for all matters related to divorce and family law."

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Matthew Arnold

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly recommend Pete. He is a very experienced and will fight with everything he's got."

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Kelly Routh

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Eric Meredith

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Pete is a very knowledgable attorney in the local legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Meghan Nicholson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Heather Hodge

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Bobby Bollinger

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. When I have a family law question, I often call Pete for the answer. He does a good job for his clients and I would not hesitate to refer a client to him."

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Michael Knox

Family lawyer | Mar 14

Relationship: Co-worker

"Pete's focus is domestic law. He has a no-nonsense approach and always attempts to obtain the best for his client while guiding them through the emotional roller coaster of divorce. Always prepared and up on the law."

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Allen Brotherton

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Other

"Pete is the lawyer you want on your side in a divorce situation. He is great at cutting through the extraneous to get to the issues that really matter to his clients, and then developing a strategy to reach the ultimate goal.."

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Haden Knox

Family lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Co-worker

"Pete is well-versed in domestic law. He is organized, efficient and obtains results that make his clients happy."

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Gregory Plumides

Family lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Always prepared and goes the extra mile for his client. Very aggressive but respectful in court. Well respected among his peers and Judges."

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Lisa Godfrey

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"Pete is a tough and aggressive advocate for his clients."

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Frances Knox

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"Pete gives sound, sensible advice to clients. He tries to make sure children are protected in domestic situations. He does not shy away from controversial cases."

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Kyle Frost

Litigation lawyer

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Eric Meredith

Child custody lawyer

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Kelly Routh

Family lawyer

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William Ellison

Debt collection lawyer

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Gregory Plumides

Criminal defense lawyer

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Frances Knox

Personal injury lawyer

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Allen Brotherton

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

1995

Order of the Barristers, Campbell University Law School

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, Arnold & Smith, PLLC

1995 - 2015

Attorney, Knox Brotherton Knox and Godfrey

Associations

2013 - Present

Charlotte Catholic Athletic Association

Member

1996 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar, Family Law Section

Member

1995 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

Mecklenburg County Bar Association, Family Section

Member

North Carolina AAU Basketball

North Carolina State Bar

Member

United States District Court For The Western District of North Carolina

Member

2008 - 2012

QCAA Basketball

Board Member

1996 - 1998

Holy Angels

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Beamer v. Beamer, 169 N.C. App. 594 (2005)

CAMHI v. North Carolina DOT, 160 N.C. App. 594 (2003)

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Education

1995

Campbell University

JD - Juris Doctor

1991

University of North Carolina

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1987

Charlotte Catholic High School

Speaking Engagements

2014

Interview

Legal Issues

2005

Speaking Engagement

Legal Issues

2005

Harris YMCA Seminar

Separation and Divorce

2004

ESPN Interview

Legal Issues

Publications

2015

Lawyers Weekly Jury Trial Verdict

2006

Lincoln Times Newspaper Child Custody Relocation Cases

2006

Lincoln County Newspaper Tips in Child Custody Cases

2005

Lincoln Times Newspaper Alienation of Affection

Languages

English

Activity

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