Lloyd T. Kelso, experienced Adoption, Car Accident attorney in Gastonia, NC with 62 reviews
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Lloyd T. Kelso

502 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC

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Victoria o'leary

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24 Jan, 2025
Mr. Kelso helped me back in 2014. Today in 2025, I am still reaping the benefits of Kelso's great mind of the law. His 47 years of law experience has become priceless for me and my family. Kelso always kept a very professional and gentlemen like demeanor. I would recommend Lloyd Kelso to many people, family, and friends.
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Shaun taylor

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18 Jan, 2025
Lloyd Kelso is a great Attorney, Explained everything in detail and always kept me informed on what's happening with the case. Also gave his own advice! If you want the best Attorney possible he is it. He will fight for your rights. I was very pleased and you will be also. Thank you Lloyd Kelso!
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Julieann helms

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13 Jan, 2025
Wonderful service received! Mr. Kelso was so attentive and helpful to my matter, so glad to have found him! Would highly recommend him, great prices and great quality of attorney with such vast knowledge!
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Exceptional legal expertise and experience in family law
“Lloyd Kelso proved to be an exceptional divorce lawyer. It is obvious that he has years of experience and is extremely knowledgeable.”
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Compassionate and caring approach to clients
“Mr. Kelso showed genuine concern for me, my family and my case.”
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Effective at minimizing legal costs for clients
“He was continually looking for ways to minimize the cost of representation for me without compromising quality.”
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Excellent communicator who keeps clients well-informed
“He communicated consistently and clearly, availed himself completely to my case, and cheerfully answered what must have seemed like an endless stream of comments, concerns and questions.”
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Provides both legal and spiritual guidance to clients
“Mr. Kelso explained his job as one of not only legal counsel, but spiritual guidance as well.”
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Potential inconsistency in service quality and client responsiveness
“I called to see where we stood on the order and he didn't remember that I emailed the instructions for completing the claim. He was very rude and unprofessional.”
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Possibility of not fully protecting client interests in some cases
“He allowed it to be put in my divorce papers that I cannot seek alienation of affection from the woman my ex cheated with.”

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