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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 David | July 08, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Very helpful
Did a good job helping me with my divorce and answered all my questions. Things went well and would recommend him to everyone seeking guildence.
Posted by Chloe | December 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Straightforward and Will Fight for You
I have retained Derek twice and each time he has been professional, will tell you your most likely outcome upfront (no bs) and pays close attention to the details of your case. I have received favorable outcome each time I have used him and the office is always prompt in responding to new concerns of...
Posted by anonymous | October 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Exceptional Service - Highly recommend
I hired Mr. Mace in the middle of a custody battle as my current attorney was not working in my favor. Being a man wanting full custody of 3 kids, I already felt all odds were against me with family court. Mr. Mace took my case and started working immediately. He was very thorough and went thru every...
Posted by Rose | October 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Child Custody
Mr. Mace was excellent in helping us keep our Granddaughter safe. He was always on top of the issues, quick response, and went above and beyond the call of duty. He spent hours doing emergency custody for us and was always there even when I just appeared in his office for help. Derek Mace is a wonder...
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Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
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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