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I graduated from East Burke High School in Icard, North Carolina in 1990 and Lenoir-Rhyne College in Hickory, North Carolina in 1994. I received my law degree from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1997.
I now have more than 21 years experience handling all types of family law issues including separation agreements, child custody, child support, alimony, domestic violence, and property division cases. I have practiced in the area of family law in Catawba and the surrounding counties throughout my over 21 year career.
I have been a member of the law firm of Hawkins & Mace, PLLC located in Hickory, North Carolina since January, 2006.
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State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1997
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21 3rd St SW, PO Box 3071, Hickory, NC, 28603-3071
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Posted by JD | August 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great interpersonal work relation
Derek was great for everything. He constantly worked with me through issues that either I brought to him or from the facts within the courtroom. He thinks outside of the box to come up with a solution and truly helps to put the best interest of his clients and the children first.
Posted by Clif | October 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Professional and Relatable
Derek is a down to earth man, he doesn't sit down with you just to speak words you wouldn't understand unless you went to law school. He genuinely cares about his clients and he wants the best for them. I've had lawyers before that clearly just cared for the money but Derek cares about the people inv...
Posted by Kayla | June 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Pleased
I was very pleased with my divorce services. Everything went smoothly from start to finish. He handled everything on my behalf to where I just had to sign papers once and that was it. I didn't even have to attend court I would highly recommend if your looking for a affordable, quick and effective div...
Posted by David Grerne | March 31, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Great job
Derek explained how difficult our case would be because we had to convince the judge that we should be part of the case. Then we had to “fight” DSS because they did not want us as a party to the case and their goal would be reunification of the family. Year and a half later, we received guardianship...
Posted by Leslie | February 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Awesome lawyer
I hired Derek as my lawyer to handle custody, child support, equitable distribution, and also to handle my divorce. He listened to what I had to say and worked hard to make sure that I got what I deserved. He never once let my ex's lawyer dictate the outcome. I highly recommend him.
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
Senior Staff Member, The North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation
1994
Debate Award, Lenoir-Rhyne College
1994
"Ted" Amato Economics Award, Lenoir-Rhyne College
2006 - Present
Attorney, Hawkins & Mace, PLLC
1997 - Present
North Carolina Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
I have been very successful in obtaining custody for many grandparents.
1997
J.D.
1994
B.A.
2018
Dividing Retirement Plans in Divorce
2017
Advantages and Disadvantages of Court Orders vs. Separation Agreementts
1997
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Can my ex husband have a woman living in his apartment for several weeks without telling me and he telling our son to not tell m
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In North Carolina, if a person paying child support goes to a higher paying job, does child support automatically go up.?
28 Mar 2024
Settlement money bought a home to commadate the injuried can spouse take hal?
05 Mar 2024