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Kelly M. Toms

4.2
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 27 years

Corporate and incorporation Lawyer at Wrightsville Beach, NC
Practice Areas: Corporate & Incorporation, Foreclosure, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

P.O. Box 374, Wrightsville Beach, NC

About Kelly

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Corporate and Incorporation 30%

I represent businesses and their owners from the birth of the business, through the merger, acquisition and/or sale of the business. This includes organization, contracts, dissolution, and if necessary, litigation with customers, vendors, competitors, or shareholders. I have a history of working for builders and developers in North Carolina, but have also worked with medical, restaurant, bar, automotive, e-commerce, and real estate businesses.

28 years | 125 cases

30%
Commercial Real Estate 20%

Commercial development and property related agreements, disputes and litigation. This category also covers Land Use and Landlord/Tennant issues and other matters related to the use of and interests in real estate.

26 years | 300 cases

20%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

I draft and litigate business and/or land related contracts.

28 years | 100 cases

20%
Foreclosure 20%

In the past, I have performed substitute trustee work but now defend against or recover for wrongful foreclosures. I have represented a substantial number of clients through foreclosure and any subsequent mortgage litigation.

21 years | 100 cases

20%
Litigation 10%

These days, a high percentage (at least 75%) of my case work involves litigation in the area of real estate, mortgage law, unfair and deceptive trade practices, contracts, and shareholder disputes. AVVO is inflexible in allowing notation of overlapping practice areas.

26 years | 300 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 330-400 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 27 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1998

Active

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Location

Law Offices of Kelly M. Toms

P.O. Box 374, Wrightsville Beach, NC, 28480-0374

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Kelly M. Toms's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Run!

She will be sweet and convincing until she gets her retainer. Then good luck getting a hold of her or having her do her job. I was told once I paid my retainer ANYTHING above that would be discussed prior to moving forward. Never happened and now she is trying to slap me with a bill that is twice ...my retainer for work that was a joke. She actually wasted the little time I had by asking questions in a letter she already knew the answer to. I guess her way of putting it off. She did basically nothing and now I am out money and she wants more. RUN!!!

Posted by Ernst | December 21, 2014 | Debt Settlement

Handling the "Bank" when the developer walks

Kelly was outstanding in working with a bank who was insistent on fulfilling our mortgage payments after the developer walked and left lot owners with no infrastructure, roads or means to develop or build their home. She handled all phases in an excellent manner and we never had to deal with the bank... personally. Other "Lot" owners where harassed, called and made to feel that they did something wrong. That never came into play in our case. She was a joy to work with and walked us through the entire process painfree. I would recommend Kelly to anyone who is in the situation we were in.

Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2013 | Identity Theft

Efficient, Dedicated, Knowledgeable, Trustworthy and Professional - Excellent Experience

I came to Kelly because I had an incident with fraudulent activity (by someone else) which left me with thousands of dollars in debt. Kelly worked diligently on my case. In just over a year she helped me with 8 accounts that were in default, as well as on the short sale of my residence. Kelly is e...xceptionally detail orientated. She kept me in the know for every step of the process, providing detailed summaries of my case(s) and next steps. I find Kelly to be trustworthy, professional and extremely knowledgeable in her areas of expertise (and beyond). I am sad to say my professional relationship with her has ended (thank goodness for me) :-) But I do recommend her for any legal issues you may face -- Kelly will make sure you are informed and have someone helping, guiding and facing them together as a united front. She will try her best for swift resolution with a positive outcome. I highly recommend Kelly, and would work with her again if occasion arose.

Posted by anonymous | October 19, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Consumate Professional

I have hired Ms. Toms on multiple occasions over the last several years and continue to be impressed by her work ethic, knowledge of the law, and attention to detail. She has always been able to clearly and concisely explain the law to me and how it pertains to my cases. Her demeanor has always been ...polite and respectful and she has always made sure to keep me apprised of new developments. I have seen her work first hand in depositions and in court and admired Ms. Toms as she has represented me with passion and confidence. I have dealt with other Attorneys in the past and none have been as dedicated or as personable as Ms. Toms. I fully recommend Ms. Toms to anyone looking for a strong professional Attorney who cares about her Clients and the quality of her work.

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2010 | Landlord & Tenant

A Fantastic Experience

I went to see Ms. Toms during an altercation between myself and my landlords. Not only did she embarrass them in the courtroom, I didn't have to pay them a single cent of the money I, admittedly, owed them. She was very knowledgeable, expedient, and informative. I know that if I should come in...to any legal issues in the future, Ms. Toms will be the first person I call.

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Rahul Aggarwal

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

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"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."

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Melissa Youngman

Litigation lawyer | Feb 07

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"Ms. Toms is a capable and talented attorney. I highly recommend her."

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Anila Rasul

Contracts and agreements lawyer | Feb 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ogochukwu Ebede

Unknown lawyer | Feb 06

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tanisia Moore

Litigation lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Kelly Toms is a fantasic attorney. She represents homeowners who have been taken advantage of by the banks. She is also excellent at handling various business transactions. You won't be disappointed with her representation."

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Jason Vaughn

Business lawyer | Nov 04

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"Attorney Toms enjoys a well respected reputation in our community. It is with pleasure that I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Coble

Litigation lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Kelly for many years and have readily referred her files with the upmost of confidence. Kelly always takes the time to get to know the issues with each of her cases. She is an advocate and will fight for her clients."

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Robert Armstrong

Commercial real estate lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have know Kelly Toms for approximately five years as she is located in my building. She is know in the community for representing builders and their interests. Recently she has represented builders against banks who have loaned them money to build and then taken unfair advantage of them. My understanding is that recently she recovered a very large amount on behalf of one of her builder clients. She has done great work"

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Managing Attorney, Law Office of Kelly M Toms

Associations

1998 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

2013 - 2014

North Carolina Association of Women Attorneys (Coastal Women Attorneys Chapter)

Vice President

1998 - 2014

North Carolina Bar Association

1998 - 2014

American Bar Association

Education

1997

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law

JD

Languages

English

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