Reviews

Attorney Hatley and her staff are amazing. My experience was absolutely five stars! My ex was difficult, to say the least and Attorney Hatley knew exactly what to do at every turn. I live out of state and was a bit skeptic if a lawyer would really be invested in my case. Not only was she vested in my case, I felt she was vested in me as a person. She was always available by either phone or email. Many times I would email in the evenings thinking she would get to it the next work day and she would email me back quickly. I don't think she ever stops working. My ex has been manipulating the system for years, making it difficult to see my kids and making my life miserable. I did not think there was much I could do. I am so glad I made the phone call to speak with Attorney Hatley. She was honest and upfront with me. She told me what she could do and how much it would cost and she honored her word, every bit of it. A rare find in today's world. I now get to see my kids more often and the custody agreement is bullet proof! I have seen many active duty military get the short end of the stick when it comes to custody. If you are going through a divorce or custody issues, you need to hire Attorney Hatley.

Ms. Hatley helped with me for over two years on my divorce case. She did an outstanding job on handling my case to arrive a very fair outcome for both parties involved. It was a very lengthy case and she helped me to have a peace of mind in the entire process. I really appreciated the help from her and her stuffs.

Mrs. Hatley is an amazing attorney. She or her staff gets back to me quickly with answers to questions. I am going through a divorce, and I am extremely happy with my custody, child support, and temporary spousal support. We still have a ways to go, but she is supportive and gets things done!

Angela Hatley is a wonderful caring lawyer who helped me with custody of my child. I would absolutely recommend her if you need help with custody or child support.

Mrs. Hatley did a phenomenal job with helping me get custody of my kids. Highly recommended.

Let’s be honest: by the time you need an attorney, you and your close loved ones have probably been through the wringer, sustained a lot of drama and/or conflict, and you arrive to your first attorney consultation somewhat traumatized and distrustful of people in general. Added to that is choosing an attorney can be a gamble. No matter how much research you do, or how many personal referrals you have, it really comes down to taking a chance on a stranger who may or may not jive with you or advocate exactly as you think you need. Word to the wise: it is smart to retain an attorney for any situation in which you have to deal with an unstable relationship, the court system, a professional issue, or a situation in which your livelihood or income is in play. First and foremost: cost. Most people don’t have a slush fund for legal issues or a long, protracted court battle. Attorney Hatley’s costs are beyond reasonable, did not cause undue financial strain, and likely are the best in the region. Minutes into our first consultation, Attorney Hatley was able to cut to the heart of the matter – she grasped intuitively that it was about my children and advocating for them. Attorney Hatley expertly navigated through all the motions filed and attorneys retained, and she did so directly with verbiage that accurately reflected the big-picture goals - even when I was uncomfortable facing conflict head-on. It took almost two years to be heard by the court due to multiple continuances and rescheduled hearing dates. Clients should anticipate that, because attorneys and cases are at the mercy of an overscheduled and understaffed North Carolina court system. Through it all, Attorney Hatley remained calm and focused on the long game. Along the way, she appropriately presented options and had me consider them, but ultimately she steered me toward a position of strength. During days of sitting and waiting in court, we saw many attorneys in action as they presented cases, and we gleaned a glimpse of how other attorneys operate. By far, Attorney Hatley was the most composed, prepared, and unflappable in comparison to over a dozen of her colleagues. Even on days when we weren’t heard, despite the frustration of sitting in court and costs spent on traveling, I stuck with Attorney Hatley and trusted her. When it came down to the trial, Attorney Hatley had about 10 days to prepare a strategic plan for almost two years of developments in the case in addition to countermotions and allegations, which would have buried and intimidated a less proficient professional firm. Despite this, Attorney Hatley’s whole staff kept in consistent contact with me, and were especially supportive on occasions when I was not feeling particularly brave or strong. Attorney Hatley employed tremendous strategies in court that surprised even me – her client - let alone everyone else. Attorney Hatley didn’t sweat small stuff or get bogged down in irrelevant minute details, which can belabor an already tedious process. She was razor-sharp and relaxed, respectful to everyone on the stand whether on our side or not, and appropriately deferential to the judge but she spoke up and objected when warranted. On breaks and during recesses, she was completely down-to-earth with me, my family, and my character witnesses. I never thought that a trial would actually be a positive experience, but it really was, especially with Attorney Hatley at my side. The court is supposed to work for both parties and be fair. Attorney Hatley knew I was human, and had imperfect and frustrated moments along the way, and she supported and defended me. She never wavered in her overall strategy and that is reflected in the positivity I feel to this day. I am grateful for top-notch legal representation.

Angela Harley put my mind at ease the minute I walked into her office. I still am in the middle of a custody battle at the time of writing. Ms. Hatley understood that my children and I are victims of domestic violence and never once did I feel uncomfortable about my case. She is generous beyond measure with her time and her support. She took the time to tell me about herself and I feel as if I really know her. What a beautiful lady to have on your side. I would highly recommend her to anyone!

Mrs. Hatley pursued my as if it were her own. She achieved every result I asked for and did it at a very reasonable price, about 60% of what other lawyers quoted me when I hired her. There was no surprises or hidden costs, the retainer I paid covered my entire case that took over three years.