Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Family law is the legal area that governs relationships between individuals who are members of the same family or household. This typically concerns divorce or separation and the issues that often arise in a divorce or separation, such as child support, child custody, spousal support, and equitable distribution. However, family law is incredibly broad and can include many other areas as well.
• Child Custody and Visitation
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
• Guardianship
  While many people have created a will to express wishes regarding asset distribution and guardianship, this type of document doesn’t cover all of the specific details involved in the passing on of an estate. A will is a legal document that sets forth your wishes regarding the distribution of your property and the care of any minor children. An estate plan goes much further than a will. Not only does it deal with the distribution of assets, but it may help you and your heirs pay substantially less in taxes, fees, and court costs during an already stressful time. It’s also important to remember that, while estate planning may not change drastically, the laws affecting your estate may change. That’s why experienced counsel is important when drafting your wishes. An experienced attorney can be aware and up to date on what may be changing that affects your estate.
• Spousal Support

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  A criminal defense lawyer may work on a case at any stage of the criminal justice process, from investigation and arrest, to trial and appeal. Their work may include...
• DUI/DWI
  Jay is a partner in the firm of Hartsell & Williams, P.A. and has been practicing with the firm since 1998. He handles an array of legal matters in many different areas such as speeding tickets, traffic violations, DWIs, drug cases, misdemeanors and felonies. Jay also handles matters in the civil arena from personal injury to domestic/family matters.
• Wrongful Death
• Traffic Violations
  It happens to everyone at least once—unfortunately, a minor incident can become a continuing pain for your future financial plans and insurance rates. Traffic violation outcomes usually include fines, license penalties, traffic school, or jail.
• White Collar Crimes
• Misdemeanors
• Embezzlement
  Other Areas of Practice: Real Estate > Estate Planning > Personal Injury > Business Law > Family Law > Criminal Defense > Social Security Disability > Appellate > Construction
• Drug Crimes
• Assault
• Murder
  Criminal Defense is the area of law that pertains to the defense of individuals that have been accused of committing a criminal offense. Criminal defense lawyers ensure the protection of an individual’s legal and constitutional rights throughout the criminal justice process. Criminal defense attorneys handle a broad range of criminal changes, from things as minor as a seatbelt ticket to as serious as murder.
• Probation Violation
• Forgery
• Manslaughter

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  Our attorneys can guide you through the complicated process of filing and pursuing a non-criminal lawsuit through mediation or in court.
• Business Transactions
• Construction Contracts
• Intellectual Property

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  : deals with personal injury claims, such as those arising from car accidents, workers compensation claims, or medical malpractice.
• Wrongful Termination
• Employment Litigation
  If you are facing a legal issue, it's important to have a law firm that you can trust on your side. Our legal team has a proven track record of success - a track record that we proudly strive to better everyday. We have extensive experience handling a wide range of civil litigation matters - from contract disputes and personal injury cases, to fiduciary litigation, employment issues, and others. With Hartsell & Williams, you can be confident that we will tirelessly fight for the best possible outcome in your case, while keeping you informed every step of the way.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  There are many different areas of real estate law, and each one has its own set of rules and regulations. Some of the most common include...
• Premises Liability
• Construction Litigation
  Our construction litigation attorneys specialize in issues that are specific to the building industry that include contract negotations and disputes.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Howard will be joining fellow Concord natives David C. Williams and E. Garrison White in the firm’s real estate practice group. David graduated from Duke University and then Campbell University School of Law before joining the firm in 1996. Garrison joined the firm in 2019 after graduating from Northwestern University and then University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Law School. Combined, the real estate practice group has over 80 years of experience and will continue serving the Concord and the greater Charlotte area doing residential and commercial real estate transactions, including purchases, refinances, 1031 tax free exchanges and commercial leases, as well as real estate litigation.
• Eminent Domain
• Easement
• Land Use and Zoning
• Landlord-Tenant Disputes
  Real Estate law covers the various legal aspects of buying, selling, and owning land and property. It includes everything from landlord-tenant law to contracts and regulations.
• Property Damage
  Civil litigation is the process of resolving non-criminal legal disputes through the court system. These disputes can involve anything from contracts and property damage, to personal injury and wrongful death.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Personal injury lawyers help their clients get compensation for the injuries and damages they have suffered. They do this by negotiating settlements with the insurance companies or, if necessary, filing a lawsuit and taking the case to trial.
• Medical Malpractice
  Negligence is when someone causes you harm through carelessness or inaction. The most common negligence cases are car accidents, slip and falls, and medical malpractice.
• Auto Accidents
• Social Security Disability
  You are most likely to be approved for social security disability on your first application. Hiring an attorney to assist you gives you the best chance to file a complete application. Watch our video series to learn more or contact Attorney Michael R. Burgner. He has practiced Social Security Disability law for over 20 years. Visit his bio to learn more.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  Estate planning is important for everyone, regardless of how much money or property you have. Without an estate plan, the state in which you live will determine how your assets are distributed after you die, which may not be aligned with your wishes.
• Wills
  Both wills and estate plans have their pros and cons, so it's important to understand the difference before making a decision on which is right for you and your family.
• Trusts
• Power of Attorney
  The specific components of your estate plan will depend on your individual circumstances, but there are some key documents that everyone should have in place. These include a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, and Healthcare Power of Attorney.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Foreclosure
  The attorney will review the public records at the Register of Deeds and Office of the Clerk of Court to determine that there are no defects in the chain of title and that there are no liens and encumbrances affecting title. Issues that can be discovered during a title examination are the existence of judgments, foreclosures, delinquent taxes, IRS tax liens and materialman’s liens.