Reviews

I have worked with David Hilton and his team over the last 14 years, and they have always been a pleasure to work with. Very knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend.

My wife and I had a lengthy dispute with the management company and the HOA Board of our condominium complex in Raleigh. The dispute was serious, and the Board threatened legal action and significant fines if we did not abide by its demands to discontinue construction of a driveway expansion that it had approved for other residents. The attorneys we had previously contacted declined to take the case because of their association with management companies. Doug McClanahan of Hilton Silvers and McClanahan was recommended to us by two other practicing attorneys. He answered our email inquiry promptly and arranged for a consultation with us just a few days later. He listened carefully to the reasons for our dispute and, although he could not promise us a satisfactory resolution, we were impressed by him. He did not pressure us to retain his services and, in fact, recommended that we take a few days to decide. My wife and I agreed that we did not need to delay hiring him to represent us. The next day we received a draft letter that he planned to send to the Management Company and to the HOA’s attorney. He also updated us regularly about developments in the case. We had a five-month dispute with the HOA and its Board of Directors, but Dave was able to get a reversal of its decision just seven weeks after we retained him. We can finally proceed with our construction project. We will recommend Doug McClanahan to family and friends because of his knowledge of the law, ethics and his determination to fight for us.

I have been a CPA in Raleigh for 30 years and cannot believe it took me so long to find this firm. This was the best experience I have had with a law firm and certainly the only time I left thinking I was underbilled for the services I received.

I want to say the professional attention and respect I got from this law firm was amazing. Doug handled my case fast and I got a good answer I wanted. I recommend this law firm for all your needs.

We have used David and his team numerous times over the years for real estate and will/trust transactions and every time we walk away happy. This time around to close on a property was no different and I would highly recommend.

I highly recommend Doug McClanahan. He is extremely skilled, knowledgeable and effective.

We had an exceptional experience with Doug McClanahan. Great communications throughout the process and resolved our matter quickly. Thanks HSM!

HSM were the closing attorneys for the sale of our home in Raleigh. They did an excellent job - were always friendly, accommodating, and professional. Due to unusual circumstances, mail away closing in the midst of a snow storm, things didn't go quite as they had in our previous sales/purchase, but Loren kept us informed every step of the way. Highly recommend.

David Hilton and his staff are simply amazing. I fully trust their expertise in handling not only real estate closings for my clients, but for my personal real estate closings as well. Having used them for years they have successfully facilitated hundreds of closings for my clients and myself. I highly recommend their services!

I received the sort of legal help that gives lawyers a bad name. We sought counsel from Doug McClanahan after our home construction general contractor failed to pay the sub contractors, sticking us with ~80k in liens against our half built home. It was a really disappointing experience. After following his advice and taking steps toward a passive approach he outlined for us through the course of 3 months, we got absolutely nowhere and got stuck in an even worse position — at which point he said “I would be proactive about this.” This is after I kept suggesting we should probably be proactive…something he counseled against. For 3 months. I begrudgingly paid a final bill and hired another attorney. The other attorney read through the liens (something I’d be surprised to find out that Doug and team ever did), found holes in them, and got them completely dismissed within just a few weeks. Considering the glowing recommendation to and reputation of the firm, I’m still not sure what happened. Maybe we were too small of potatoes to give much thought to? Maybe it was a case that wasn’t completely in his wheelhouse? I’m surprised he stood by his services and fees, seeing as it was a total waste of time and money. Baffling.

Doug McClanahan is simply amazing. I highly recommend his service. In my situation a neighbor was harassing me and Doug handled it very professionally and addressed the situation swiftly. He is very knowledgeable and patiently listens to the concern carefully before providing his valuable advise! Thanks Doug!

Very professional