Stone & Witt, PA

Bankruptcy: Chapter 7, 11 & 13, Criminal Law, Family Law

This lawyer is licensed to practice in North Carolina and has no record of discipline from the North Carolina bar association.*

Firm Overview

We are a full-service law firm including bankruptcy, family law, criminal law, civil litigation.

Example cases

The typical bankruptcy case requires an appointment to educate the client about the pros and cons of filing bankruptcy based on what they own and what they owe. I never pressure clients to file and will simply provide information to help them make an informed decision. Filing either a chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy generally requires one appearance in front of the bankruptcy trustee who examines the petition and client under oath. Sometimes an appearance in Federal Bankruptcy court is required. The typical Chapter 7 case is usually closed in under 6 months and the typical Chapter 13 case lasts three to five years. I always let the client know my full expectations for any case regardless of whether it involves bankruptcy, family law, criminal law or another area.

We also handle family law matters including simple divorce, separation agreements, property division, child custody and support, and spousal support. A simple divorce can often be accomplished without a court appearance. Custody, property division, and support issues often require several court appearances.

Main Office

Main
110 E. Jefferson St.
Monroe NC 28112

Phone

(704) 333-5184
(704) 333-5184

Fax

(704) 333-5185

Websites

Fees

Free Initial Consultation?

Free: Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury. All other areas require are $100 consultation fee.

Services Offered For Fixed Fees?

Bankruptcy:
Consultation: Free
Chapter 7: $1,800.00 (includes filing fees)
Chapter 11: Varies
Chapter 13: $ 1,000.00 upfront

Family Law:
Consultation: $100.00
Simple Divorce: $850.00 (includes filing fees)
Separation Agreement: $750.00 - $1,500.00
Custody: Varies
Child Support: $750.00 and up

Criminal Defense:
Consultation: Free
Speeding Ticket: $150.00 and up
Expungement: $500.00 and up
DWI plea: $850.00
DWI trial: $1,500.00
Misdemeanors: $500.00 and up
Felonies: $1,500.00 and up

All Other Practice Areas:
Consultation: $100.00

Flat Fee: Varies
Hourly rate: $250.00

Hourly Rates

$250.

Office Information

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Languages Spoken

I have access to a Spanish interpreter.

Other Offices

Charlotte
301 S. McDowell St.
Suite 1000
Charlotte, NC 28204

Bankruptcy

We represent individuals and corporations in Chapter 7, 11, 13.

Bankruptcy: Consumer and business.

How did your firm decide on the primary area of practice(s)?

Most of my time is spent on bankruptcy, divorce and criminal law. Each area of law allows me to help people get their life back in order.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I encourage clients to educate themselves and to ask any questions they may have of an attorney.

Is your firm willing to review documents prepared by clients?

I will review anything a client has prepared.

Is your firm willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

I often encourage clients to file matters in small claims court because there is an absolute right to appeal most decisions. However, I have never counseled a client to undertake a bankruptcy or complex family law case without an attorney.

Jason Witt

Prior to the creation of Stone & Witt, P.A., I worked at the Law offices of John T. Burns where I handled bankruptcy, criminal, and civil matters. The Law offices of John T. Burns has been serving Union County, NC, which includes Monroe, Indian Trail, Waxhaw, Weddington, Matthews, Wesley Chapel, and Wadesboro for over 20 years.

As a general practitioner. I can help my clients with most of their legal matters. Often, my family law clients ask about bankruptcy or drafting a will, or a traffic ticket their son has. Our firm handles personal and business bankruptcy, divorce, criminal law, wills, power of attorney, and litigation.

I find it is best to let the client tell me the whole story before interrupting and giving advice. A full-service law firm also allows me to focus my caseload depending on the market conditions.

Personal interests:

I enjoy keeping active in the gym and by running. I also enjoy watching and attending Carolina Panther games and rooting for UNC and Wake Forest basketball.

License

Bar Number: 33012
North Carolina , 2004

Education

Wake Forest University School of Law
Juris Doctor , 2004
Winston Salem, NC
Intellectual Property Law Journal
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.A. Economics, Political Science , 2001
Chapel Hill, NC

Bryan Stone

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy; Business Litigation

Admitted: 2004, North Carolina and U.S. District Court, Western, Middle and Eastern Districts of North Carolina

Law School: Wake Forest University, J.D.

Member: Mecklenburg County and North Carolina (Member, Law School Division, President, 2003-2004) Bar Associations; North Carolina State Bar; American Bankruptcy Institute.

Born: Macon, Georgia, 1978

License

Bar Number: 32943
North Carolina , 2004

Education

Wake Forest Law School
J.D. , 2004

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