Addison Tomasko Palanza

Addison Tomasko Palanza

also known as CPT Addison T. Palanza, USA (RET.), J.D.

3.0
Rating: 6.4

Licensed for 9 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wilmington, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Business, Estate Planning ... +3 more

314 Walnut St., Suite 100, Wilmington, NC

About Addison

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Business 25%

Business Law; Business Formation/Incorporation, Contracting, General Business Consulting, Negotiation/Mediation, Sales and Acquisitions;

11 years

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

Criminal Defense; DWI, Traffic, Misdemeanors and Felonies, Expungements;

11 years

25%
Estate Planning 20%

Estate Planning; Wills, Powers of Attorney; Advanced Directives, Trusts

11 years

20%
Landlord or Tenant 15%

Landlord/Tenant matters; Disputes, Money Owed, Leasing, Breach of Lease, Evictions;

11 years

15%
Elder Law 10%

Elder Law; Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Medicaid Spend Downs;

11 years

10%
Guardianship 5%

Guardianship matters for Juveniles and Adults;

11 years

5%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 9 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2016

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Addison Tomasko Palanza

314 Walnut St., Suite 100, Wilmington, NC, 28401

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Addison Tomasko Palanza's Reviews

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3.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Skipps | October 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Addison had a violent personality, and arrest record.

Addison has a history of threatening behavior. He threatened me as a client, I have it recorded. He settled our case, without speaking to us first...and he was only "filling in" for another attorney in the firm that had a life or death emergency. He then took 3 months of ignoring us before informing ...us he had settled specifically against our wishes. He has an arrest record, which can easily be looked up. He is a joke.

Posted by Robert | June 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Destroyed my company

Missed filing deadlines, withheld information about failed motions, literally destroyed my company.

Posted by Dale | April 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A defender of integrity

Addison was consulted on a number of different issues ranging from the eviction protocol of negligent tenants, through tenant integrity issues and ways to equip our business to prevent and protect against future abuses and issues. He's patient, kind, calculated, and truly an advocate for the little g...uy, small businesses , and those battling against issues of premeditated wrong doing. He's gone out of his way to guide, support, and equally as importantly, aided to help plan prevention strategies. Highly recommend and consider part of the "team".

Posted by Paige | September 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The BEST

Addison will be an outstanding choice for legal representation. I could not be more blessed than to have found him. After a horrible experience with a previous attorney, Addison made up for it all. I was actually shocked to discover that there are truly honest and dedicated lawyers out there for peop...le. I have never had to question what is going on with my case. I am always informed and very pleased with the level of proffesional communication. There is no guessing if you have made the right decision by hiring him. He is dedicated to your case and consultations are actually enjoyable because he is humble and personable. You will feel valued and confident for good reasons throughout your experience. Pricing is very fair and your dollar will go far.... which is rare these days. I hope anyone reading this will give him an opportunity to represent you! Intelligent, informative, fair and respectful. Best attorney in Wilmington NC.

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Timothy Dugan

Business lawyer | May 29

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"I highly recommend Mr. Palanza. Addison is an exceptional attorney, with tremendous knowledge, experience, and a genuine passion for helping his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  6.4 (Good)

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Attorney and Counselor at Law, The Atlantic Coast Law Firm

2014 - 2014

Legal Intern--Patents, Sas Institute, Inc.

2014 - 2015

Legal Assistant, Thorpe Law

2013 - 2013

Intern, Office of the Distrcit Attorney, 5th Prosecutorial District

2013 - 2013

Intern, Office of District Court Judge Robin W. Robinson, 5th Judicial District

2007 - 2012

Artillery Officer, United States Army

Associations

2016 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Member

2012 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

Education

2015

Campbell University, Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Virginia Military Institute

B.A. in English

Languages

English

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