Having moved from Texas a couple of years ago, we wanted to find a local attorney to advise us on our estate legal matters. A friend referred us to Patrick and within short order we had our trust and wills and supporting documents in place. We are confident that they will do what we want because Patrick took considerable time getting to know us and explaining how the estate plan meets our objectives. He sincerely encouraged us to ask questions and answered them patiently. We are happy to have Patrick as our counsel and advisor and feel that he will be there for us and our family.
We are very pleased with the work done by Patrick Newton. He made a very complex estate plan seem very simple. We believe the cost of the service was very fair.
In 2009, I was certified by the North Carolina State Bar as a Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law. In 2015, my certification was renewed. The North Carolina State Bar certifies lawyers as specialists in designated practice areas as a service to the public. Certification means I have demonstrated special knowledge, skill, and proficiency in Estate Planning and Probate Law. To be certified, a lawyer must be an active member in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar for at least five years, devote a significant part of his or her practice to the specialty area, attend continuing legal education (CLE) seminars in the specialty, be favorably evaluated by other lawyers and/or judges (peer review), and pass a rigorous written examination in the specialty practice area (Exam was not required for Re-Certification).
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I am the Principal in the law firm of Patrick D. Newton, P.C., and I am "Of Counsel" with the law firm of Strauss & Associates, P.A.
Having moved from Texas a couple of years ago, we wanted to find a local attorney to advise us on our estate legal matters. A friend referred us to Patrick and within short order we had our trust and wills and supporting documents in place. We are confident that they will do what we want because Patrick took considerable time getting to know us and explaining how the estate plan meets our objectives. He sincerely encouraged us to ask questions and answered them patiently. We are happy to have Patrick as our counsel and advisor and feel that he will be there for us and our family.
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Posted by Alan | April 23, 2015
Very pleased
We are very pleased with the work done by Patrick Newton. He made a very complex estate plan seem very simple. We believe the cost of the service was very fair.
Posted by Dave | March 12, 2010
Estate Planning and RLT
Patrick Newton is one of the best lawyers I have had the pleasure of working with. He is thorough and competent. He makes every effort to assure that all details are covered and you are well informed.
Highly recommended.
Posted by Augustus | March 9, 2010
Excellence in action.
It has been a pleasure working with Patrick. He has been smart and careful and conscientious and accommodating to our needs. We trust him and hope we will work with him for years to come.
Augustus (Last name removed)
Posted by Ron | March 8, 2010
Patrick Newton review
Very knowledgable, professional, and thorough. This was the third time I've had my estate planning revised and Mr Newton was, by far, the most user friendly. He is very patient in explaing his recommendations and follows up to be sure the details are correctly managed. Would highly recommend.
Posted by Skip | March 7, 2010
Exceptional Legal Service
Mr. Newton continues to provide us with exceptional legal services in the arenas of estate and tax planning, business organization, trust documentation and implementation, asset protection and insurance structuring. We have used his services for the past five years and would highly recommend Mr. Newton to our family, friends, colleagues and clients.
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Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2010
Honest, bright, thoughtful and intuitive
Patrick Newton has been our estate planning attorney in recent years. He has helped us articulate our wishes through the drafting of wills and trusts. in addition, he has been invaluable in looking at the big picture and helping us find better solutions for our particular financial situation. He has even helped us navigate some awkward family issues as well. I would highly recommend Patrick as an estate planning attorney.
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Posted by Bob | March 6, 2010
Professional review of Patrick D. Newton
Patrick was recommended to us by our financial counselor. Without reservation, we have found him to be the consummate professional. His meeting with my wife and me have been extremely informative and deliciously salted with a tasteful sense of humor. His insights have saved us many thousands of dollars in inheritance taxes. We can't imagine anyone with credentials that could surpass those of Patrick Newton.
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Posted by Jim | February 19, 2010
Allocation of gifts to beneficiaries
Patrick took the time to not only explain to me how this process worked but also how to apply it to my situation. I walked out of our meeting with an Excel spreadsheet prepared by myself, with his supervision, with the correct solution to my problem. I could not have asked for more.
Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2009
REVIEW: PATRICK NEWTON
Our experience with Patrick and the firm of Strauss and Strauss was entirely successful. He guided us through the process of estate planning with careful attention to special needs, explaining clearly what we were doing and helping us understand the best routes to take for our circumstances. We highly recommend him and this firm.
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Posted by anonymous | December 3, 2008
Estate Planning Services
Patrick was very knowledgeable and helpful in helping me make the best choices with my estate plan.
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Estate planning Attorney | Feb 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I sought out and hired Patrick to handle my parent's estate planning after my father was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Patrick handled the matter professionally and promptly giving my parents great comfort that their estate would be taken care of upon my father's death. I highly recommend him for all estate planning needs."
Estate planning Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
"A first class legal mind...and a pleasure to work with. Patrick brings a zeal to estate planning that sets him a part from other attorneys. Can't recommend him highly enough."
Unknown Attorney | May 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I am impressed with Mr. Newton's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"
Business Attorney | Nov 25
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Patrick is a certified expert in his chosen areas of law and he does excellent work for his clients. Patrick knows all of the intricacies and obscure details of tax, estate, and probate law, which makes him an extremely valuable resource for clients and colleagues. He is also very personable and pleasant to work with."
Estate planning Attorney | Feb 12
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is atop his field in Western North Carolina in the areas of estate planning, tax planning, business succession planning, and estate administration. His command of the complex areas of the law that these practice areas involve is peerless, enabling him to understand and bring creative solutions to his clients problems unlike any other attorney in this area. Choosing another attorney to solve these problems would be a mistake."
Estate planning Attorney | Feb 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I recommend Patrick for all estate planning matters, from basic wills to advanced estate planning. The level of care he shows his clients paired with his extensive knowledge of estate planning leads to wonderful results and long-term relationships."