N. Lawrence Hudspeth III

N. Lawrence Hudspeth III

also known as Larry Hudspeth

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 49 years

Family Lawyer at Jacksonville, NC
Practice Areas: Family, Mediation, Divorce & Separation ... +3 more

814 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC

About N.

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Family 65%

I am a Board Certified Family Law Specialist, having been certified in 1989. I have practiced law in North Carolina for more than 35 years. My practice has been concentrated on family law for most of that time; and has been limited exclusively to family law for nearly 10 years.

50 years | 2,500 cases

65%
Mediation 15%

In addition to being an experienced practicing attorney, and a family law specialist, I am a mediator certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission to conduct mediated settlement conferences in Family Financial matters (separation and divorce) as well as in Superior Court matters. I was one of the first mediators in North Carolina to be certified in Family Financial matters.

30 years | 500 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 49 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1976

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814 New Bridge Street, Jacksonville, NC, 28540

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Posted by Tiffany | June 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Cannot say thank you enough to Mr. Hudspeth!

Mr. Hudspeth has been my attorney for over five years. He has represented my family on several occasions. I will first start by saying that when I began the search for an attorney, I was looking for a female. I felt that a women would have that motherly instinct when discussing matters pertaining t...o my children. Most importantly, I wanted to feel comfortable talking about such emotional issues and concerns. After reading several reviews about Mr. Hudspeth and after seeing the word “professional” and “gentlemen” in numerous comments, I decided to call Mr. Hudspeth and set up a meeting. I did meet with another well known attorney in the area, that was suppose to be the best. I am extremely happy that I chose to have Mr. Hudspeth represent my children and I. I feel so honored and blessed that he decided to represent us and continues too as well. Not only is Mr. Hudspeth knowledgeable in all areas of the law pertaining to my case but he answered all questions throughly and never once made me feel like I was waisting his time or asking a stupid question. During every meeting, Mr. Hudspeth was respectful and sympathetic to all issues pertaining to my children. Not once did I ever feel uncomfortable talking to him about my children. I mean that in, I never felt like I couldn’t discuss an issue that was too emotional and one that would make me cry, because he was a man. As a female prior service Marine, who suffers from PTSD and MST, this says a lot. It is hard for me to talk to most people because of my social anxiety but never once did I feel like I could not talk to Mr. Hudspeth. It was also important to me to hear from an attorney that could offer a fathers point of view as well. I appreciated that Mr. Hudspeth gave his opinion on certain issues but still listened to how I felt as a mother. He genuinely listened and let me voice my option on all matters before he he offered his advice. Mr. Hudspeth is also extremely realistic from the start when explaining his expectations for the outcome of your case. One thing that I had to realize very early on was that each child custody case is different from the other. Also that child custody cases are very complex in that you rarely get exactly what you want. Mr. Hudspeth did a great job of helping me understand that. I really appreciated that he would make sure that I knew everything I do for my children will pay off in the end and they will be better people because of me. I will continue to recommend Mr. Hudspeth to everyone that I know who are in need of an attorney. I hope that Mr. Hudspeth will represent my children and I until he no longer practices in the area (which I hope will not be for a long time)! Thank you Mr. Hudspeth for everything that you do!

Posted by The Parkers | September 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Hands Down the BEST there is !!

I obtained Mr Hudspeth after my ex husband took me to court trying to get custody of our 2 children, after talking to an attorney who everyone in Jacksonville says to use that has a reputation of being "A man eater" and NOT impressed with what they had to offer or their prices I did a search wit...h google and got a list of attorneys who had a great reputation, Mr Hudspeth was the first one on the list and after my first meeting I knew I had found the right one , I have to say I was scared and worried especially at the beginning of the process, as any one in my situation would when it comes to their children . Larry was very understanding , sincere and extremely confident. He laid out a plan of action for my new husband and I to follow in preparation for the court proceeding . The day the hearing started Larry was EXTREMELY PROFESSIONAL, and AMAZING in court. Needless to say we won and maintained custody of my 2 children!! I honestly feel if I had any other attorney other than Mr Hudspeth the outcome wouldn't of been the same, He is AMAZING , I couldn't ask for anyone better. He is extremely knowledgeable and has over 44 years experience , If you want a attorney who treats you like a member of his family and not just a client, then you need to retain him, I am telling everyone I know that he is THE BEST attorney in the United States !! His prices are more than fair in my opinion, and is truly sincere and caring. Mr Hudspeth we CAN NOT THANK YOU ENOUGH !!!!! You truly are a blessing from God, Keep up the great work Thank you SO MUCH, The Parkers

Posted by PAM | June 15, 2015 | Family

THE EPITOME OF LEGAL EXCELLENCE!

Mr. Hudspeth is the epitome of legal excellence! I have had both fortunate and unfortunate opportunities to work with legal council throughout my life and career. Mr. Hudspeth is my number one pick for any family related legal issue. He is straightforwardly honest, tactfully aggressive, and basica...lly brilliant in the courtroom. One can certainly tell that he's done his homework when he stands before the Judge. He carries himself in a manner that gets the attention and respect of all involved. He has served as my family's legal representative in divorce and custody matters and we have known only positive results. On a scale of 1 to 10, Mr. Hudspeth is a firm 10.

Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2015 | Child Custody

Awesome Lawyer!!

Larry has awesome work ethic and a great moral compass. He knows the law very well!! He was/is my lawyer in a very sticky custody/visitation case and has always kept me informed on everything every step of the way. Living out of state and not being there to be 100% hands on was a concern at first for... me, but Larry handles the case perfectly. I am so glad to have found him, I trust him and if need be would go to him with any future problems I may have.

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N. Lawrence Hudspeth III's Lawyer Endorsements

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George Collins

Family lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Attorney Hudspeth who is an outstanding family law attorney. He is totally professional and very caring in his practice. Mr. Hudspeth is highly regarded among his peers and his clients."

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Susan Simos

Family lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have co-counseled a case with Larry and found him to be dedicated, insightful, considerate and a confident litigator. He has been a great asset to my case and has helped guide our mutual client through a difficult situation. He has been a model of professionalism to me as co-counsel and more importantly to opposing counsel as well. He is a wonderful lawyer and an asset to the bar."

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Jamie Getty

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Larry Hudspeth is extremely knowledgeable and well respected by other family law attorneys."

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James Gillespie

Family lawyer | Jan 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Larry is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney who looks out for the best interests of his clients."

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Regina Gillespie

Family lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Larry zealously represents his clients without being contentious. He is qualified, competent and very well respected. I highly recommend him."

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Rick Rhodes

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He has substantial expertise in family law. He is also personable and a pleasant person to work with. I recommend him highly."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Board Certified - Family Law Specialist, North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

2015

AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5.0 Peer Review, Martindale-Hubbell®

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Sole Practitioner, N. Lawrence Hudspeth III, Attorney at Law

2006 - 2012

Attorney, Law Offices of Lana S. Warlick

1979 - 2006

Shareholder, Shore, Hudspeth & Harding, P. A.

1976 - 1979

Attorney, Morrow, Fraser & Reavis

Associations

2014 - Present

North Carolina Association of Professional Family Mediators

Member

2006 - Present

Onslow County Bar Association

Member

1976 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

Education

1976

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Juris Doctor

1974

University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Financial Planners Luncheon

Financial Aspects of Divorce

Languages

English

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