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Pros
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Experienced and knowledgeable attorney who provides clear guidance and leadership through complex legal matters
“Fred explained each step, considered my position and took care to manage my budget. You don't get just Fred, you get Team Morelock – each member efficiently working their portion.”
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Compassionate, ethical, and principled approach to handling sensitive family law cases
“Fred is not only highly experienced and knowledgeable, he is also principled, practical, compassionate and kind.”
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Excellent communication and responsiveness, keeping clients informed and supported throughout the process
“Fred has always been very quick to respond to my phone calls and e-mails. His legal assistants are excellent, and if he is unavailable, which happens very rarely, he enlists the support of his colleagues in the Family Law Section at Tharrington Smith, LLP, to provide a backup contact for him.”
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Adept at navigating the legal system and achieving favorable outcomes for clients, including avoiding litigation when possible
“Fred led me gently and professionally through to the other side of the separation/divorce tunnel, so that I could get my life back again!”
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Well-respected by legal community, with strong relationships and credibility in the courthouse
“It was clear to me that during his time as a Judge and an attorney in Wake County, he earned the respect and friendship of the people that work in the courthouse at all levels from clerks to bailiffs to fellow attorneys and judges.”
Cons
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Can be an expensive option, with high hourly rates that may be prohibitive for some clients
“The amount of time and money that are spent during a child custody dispute can be very high. However, Fred was very careful and efficient with the amount of time that he spent on my case. The legal fees that I paid were money well spent because they resulted in a successful outcome for me and my children.”
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Some clients felt the firm was more focused on generating fees than their best interests
“In my opinion WAY OVER PRICED. Don't be fooled by the BIG NICE offices up on the 18th floor overlooking Raleigh. I was not impressed or satisfied with the service of Doug Kingsbery with Tharrington & Smith.”
