Ms Hatley is THE attorney to retain if you want to win your case. She is very thorough, caring and patient. She took her time to completely explain every step of each process of my custody suit with me. I was attempting to obtain custody of my 10 year old granddaughter and it took 357 days , but Ms H...atley did it ! Not once did we not have My granddaughter with us through the whole ordeal. She was able to obtain the correct paperwork to have her place with us immediately . I cannot say enough good things about her . This was a very emotional case and she was unbelievably patient with me and very very caring. This is the attorney you want trust me. First and foremost has you and your children's best interest .

Mrs Hatley was recommended to me by a friend of the family. from day one Mrs Hatley assured me that I would get custody of my son and I did. Mrs Hatley knew all the right steps that needed to be done to win in the court room. That was evident in the court room, she was prepared and always confident, ...her cross examination is one to see, along with closing remarks, During trial She was a beast, never allowing any assumptions or false accusations or late paperwork from the ex to be used. Mrs Hatley staff is on point as well, they have been really good with all of the paperwork and her office is family friendly. I am currently in a PCS move and there is a little more to do in the court room, but I can leave with my son and not have any worries that she will continue to represent me in my absence. Thank your Mrs Hatley for helping my son and I. I would recommend Mrs Hatley to everyone, once you retain her you will feel a weight lifted off your shoulders. Mrs Hatley is experienced with military divorce as well, and she knows all the guidelines. Do yourself a favor and retain her now.

Let’s be honest: by the time you need an attorney, you and your close loved ones have probably been through the wringer, sustained a lot of drama and/or conflict, and you arrive to your first attorney consultation somewhat traumatized and distrustful of people in general. Added to that is choosing an... attorney can be a gamble. No matter how much research you do, or how many personal referrals you have, it really comes down to taking a chance on a stranger who may or may not jive with you or advocate exactly as you think you need. Word to the wise: it is smart to retain an attorney for any situation in which you have to deal with an unstable relationship, the court system, a professional issue, or a situation in which your livelihood or income is in play. First and foremost: cost. Most people don’t have a slush fund for legal issues or a long, protracted court battle. Attorney Hatley’s costs are beyond reasonable, did not cause undue financial strain, and likely are the best in the region. Minutes into our first consultation, Attorney Hatley was able to cut to the heart of the matter – she grasped intuitively that it was about my children and advocating for them. Attorney Hatley expertly navigated through all the motions filed and attorneys retained, and she did so directly with verbiage that accurately reflected the big-picture goals - even when I was uncomfortable facing conflict head-on. It took almost two years to be heard by the court due to multiple continuances and rescheduled hearing dates. Clients should anticipate that, because attorneys and cases are at the mercy of an overscheduled and understaffed North Carolina court system. Through it all, Attorney Hatley remained calm and focused on the long game. Along the way, she appropriately presented options and had me consider them, but ultimately she steered me toward a position of strength. During days of sitting and waiting in court, we saw many attorneys in action as they presented cases, and we gleaned a glimpse of how other attorneys operate. By far, Attorney Hatley was the most composed, prepared, and unflappable in comparison to over a dozen of her colleagues. Even on days when we weren’t heard, despite the frustration of sitting in court and costs spent on traveling, I stuck with Attorney Hatley and trusted her. When it came down to the trial, Attorney Hatley had about 10 days to prepare a strategic plan for almost two years of developments in the case in addition to countermotions and allegations, which would have buried and intimidated a less proficient professional firm. Despite this, Attorney Hatley’s whole staff kept in consistent contact with me, and were especially supportive on occasions when I was not feeling particularly brave or strong. Attorney Hatley employed tremendous strategies in court that surprised even me – her client - let alone everyone else. Attorney Hatley didn’t sweat small stuff or get bogged down in irrelevant minute details, which can belabor an already tedious process. She was razor-sharp and relaxed, respectful to everyone on the stand whether on our side or not, and appropriately deferential to the judge but she spoke up and objected when warranted. On breaks and during recesses, she was completely down-to-earth with me, my family, and my character witnesses. I never thought that a trial would actually be a positive experience, but it really was, especially with Attorney Hatley at my side. The court is supposed to work for both parties and be fair. Attorney Hatley knew I was human, and had imperfect and frustrated moments along the way, and she supported and defended me. She never wavered in her overall strategy and that is reflected in the positivity I feel to this day. I am grateful for top-notch legal representation.

Ms. Hatley helped with me for over two years on my divorce case. She did an outstanding job on handling my case to arrive a very fair outcome for both parties involved. It was a very lengthy case and she helped me to have a peace of mind in the entire process. I really appreciated the help from her... and her stuffs.