Patrick S. Mccroskey

PRO

Patrick S. Mccroskey

also known as Asheville Divorce Lawyer

4.3
4 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 30 years

Family Lawyer at Asheville, NC
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Alimony ... +5 more

47 N. Market St., Asheville, NC

Virtual Consultation Available

About Patrick

Biography

Can help you take control of your situation.

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Alimony 14%

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Child Custody 14%

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Child Support 14%

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Divorce and Separation 14%

When a marriage or partnership comes to an end, it can be an incredibly trying time in your life. Trying to process emotional turmoil while dealing with the logistics of divorce or separation can seem impossible, but I have the experience and knowledge to help you address these issues and work toward a happier future.

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Family 14%

100% of my practice is family law. It includes all the other categories listed in the practice area pie chart. Not included in AVVO's practice area selection criteria are marital settlement agreements, modifications and enforcements, and equitable distribution of marital assets. I limit my practice to the trial and mediation of all of these matters. The percentages of practice associated with each category are divided evenly for the purpose of search only and cannot be accurately assigned.

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Marriage and Prenuptials 14%

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Mediation 14%

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Other 2%

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Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 30 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

GHMA | LAW (formerly Gum, Hillier, McCroskey & Amburgey)

47 N. Market St., Asheville, NC, 28801

ghma.law

Online Presence

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Patrick S. Mccroskey's Reviews

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Posted by Jennifer | April 14, 2014

Call Patrick and get your sanity back!

Patrick worked hard to help and get me what I fairly deserved out of my Divorce. He is extremely honest and intelligent, knows the law and is a respectful listener. During a Divorce when it seems like your world is spinning out of control, I was so lucky to have Patrick by my side. He is a strong adv...ocate for children going through this very difficult time. He did his job very well and was always calm, cool and collected. He is the best for a reason. Thank you Mr. McCroskey for getting me to the other side of Divorce.

Posted by Jeannine | June 23, 2011

Grace under Fire

I was engaged in a very difficult divorce process and if it had not been for Patrick McrCroskey I might have lost my determination to resolve it in the spirit of Grace. While I could not control how my former spouse approached the process ( in anger and denial of his own responsibility) I knew and M...r. McCroskey reminded me, I was responsible for how I approached it. Together, we stood firm when push came to shove and finally something shifted and an amicable agreement was reached in the best interests of the entire family. Mr. McCroskey listened to my desires and helped me understand my needs in the process. He is truly a "Counselor" at Law. I am forever thankful.

Posted by David | April 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Quit Handling Case Two Months Before Custody Trial

When fighting for parental rights, it is important to have an attorney who you can trust will work in your best interest and not quit during the case. I was a client of Mr. Mccroskey, and I was unhappy with the attitudes and lack of communication I was receiving from Patrick and his team. In my opini...on, Patrick's attitude and quitting representation on me after being fully paid at the time, not once, but on two separate occasions after a large commitment of time and money, initially hurtful to my custody case, but then I found a caring attorney who was much more helpful. The one tickler I believe was that Patrick's quitting the second time was a blessing in disguise because I found a good attorney after that who was caring, helpful, did not quit, and helped me to obtain close to the result I was seeking pre-suit.

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Patrick S. Mccroskey's Lawyer Endorsements

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Janet Amburgey

Family lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Bowman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. great guy, super intelligent, high energy, hard worker."

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Cynthia Vardiman

Family lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Curtis Sluder

Family lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Patrick. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Janet Haney Amburgey headshot
Janet Amburgey

Family lawyer

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J. Amburgey

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2023

Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine

2023

Best Lawyer, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2022

Best Lawyer - Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine

2021

Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2021

Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine

2020

Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine

2020

Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2020

AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Asheville's Lawyer of the Year, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Best Lawyer, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2019

AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine

2018

Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2018

AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2017

Asheville's Lawyer of the Year, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America

2017

AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine

2016

Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2016

Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine

2015

Asheville's Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2015

AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Legal Elite, Family Law Section, Business North Carolina Magazine

2015

Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Super Lawyer, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2014

AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Legal Elite Young Guns, Business North Carolina

2012

Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2012

Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Best Law Firms in America, US News / Best Lawyers in America

2010

AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2010

Listed in Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Listed in Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America

2007

Best Lawyers, Family Law Section, Best Lawyers in America

2003

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

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Best Law Firms, Asheville Tier 1 Metropolitan, Family Law, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®, since 2010

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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Partner, Gum, Hillier & McCroskey, PA

1900 - Present

Partner, GHMA | LAW (formerly Gum, Hillier, McCroskey & Amburgey)

1995 - 2000

Principal, Law Offices of Patrick S. McCroskey

Associations

2009 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2003 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Board Certified Specialist in Family Law

1995 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

28th Judicial District Bar

Member

1995 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Member

2004 - 2007

NC Bar Association Family Law Council

Executive Committee Member

2004 - 2007

NC State Bar Family Law Council

Membership Committee Chairman

2003 - 2005

28th Judicial District Bar

Executive Committee

2003 - 2004

28th Judicial District Bar Nominating Committee

Member

2002 - 2002

Family Visitation Center

Board of Directors

2001 - 2007

North Carolina Bar Family Law Section

Councilor and Committee Member

Education

1995

University of North Carolina School of Law

Juris Doctor

1995

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

JD

1992

Duke University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Updating the Family Lawyer's Toolkit

Case Law Update, Part One, 2016

2014

From Basic Training: Boot Camp for Family Law Attorneys

Postseparation Support, Alimony and Attorney Fees

2009

”The Uh-Oh Moment” – an Intensive Equitable Distribution Seminar

Equitable Distribution and Family Law

2009

Presentation on the issue of “Contempt”

Procedure

2008

Family Law 101

Confessions of an Adrenaline Junkie; Legal Trends Network

2008

Family Law

Witness Preparation

2008

Family Law

Subject Matter Jurisdiction

2007

So You've Received a Subpoena

Testifying in Court

2007

Family Law

Alimony Motions Including Motions to Terminate and/or Modify Alimony

2006

Never, Ever Wrestle with a Pig

Dealing With Difficult Opponents Without Rolling in the Mud

2006

Family Law and Child Custody

Child Custody Guidelines

Publications

Languages

English

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