Hatcher Law Group, P.C.
801 East Trade Street
Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28202
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Phone: (704) 375-3911 | Fax: (704) 927-3672
http://www.hatcherlawgroup.com
Legal Topic
Divorce
Number of Attorneys
8
State Licensed In
North Carolina
Firm Focus
Our firm's primary focus is on our clients: from ensuring they are aware of all their legal rights and responsibilities to preparing them thoroughly for the journey ahead of them. We are committed to building relationships with our clients by establishing foundations built on trust, honesty, transparency, and compassion. Recognizing that many of our clients are going through very difficult times, we make sure our clients feel welcome, comfortable, respected, and heard. For more information, please see our website at www.hatcherlawgroup.com.
Firm History
Established in 2002, Hatcher Law Group proudly serves clients in the greater Charlotte area and surrounding counties. In the past year, Hatcher Law Group has expanded its practice and opened another office in Davidson, North Carolina, to better serve its clients in the Lake Norman area. Our firm presently has 8 North Carolina-licensed attorneys, including 2 Board Certified Specialists in Family Law.
Activities and Awards
For a complete list of each attorney's achievements, activities, and awards, please visit http://www.hatcherlawgroup.com/our-attorneys. Our firm prides itself on being recognized as leaders within both the legal and local communities. All our attorneys are members of the North Carolina State Bar, the North Carolina State Bar Association - Family Law Section, the Mecklenburg County Bar - Family Law Section, and the Business Leaders of Charlotte. Some of our awards and activities include:
Super Lawyers Magazine - named among the North Carolina Super Lawyers in 2010 and 2011
Business North Carolina - named among the Legal Elite in 2007, 2009 and 2010
Business Leader Magazine - named Impact Law Leader 2008
Speaker: "Discovery — What Do You Really Need?" Family Law Intensive Program, "Money Matters", February 2, 2012.
Speaker: North Carolina Car Association Intensive Equitable Distribution Seminar, 2010 and 2011.
Speaker: "Cross Examination of Business Valuation Expert", North Carolina Academy of Trial
Lawyers, "Family Law: Mastering the Experts", August 28, 2004
Speaker: "Miscellaneous Evidentiary Issues", Seventh Annual Food for the Mind and Body:
Evidentiary Issues in Family Law, April 23, 2004
Speaker: "Family Law", Mecklenburg County Bar Association Academic Internship Program, December 10, 2002
Speaker: "Practical Child Support Problems", North Carolina Bar Association Seminar "WhatAbout the Children?: Child Custody and Support in 2002", September 13, 2002
Speaker/Moderator: "Trial Skills--Family Law 2001: Fourth Annual Food for the Mind and
Body", Mecklenburg County Bar Association Family Law Section, December 7, 2001
Speaker: "Managing Your Case", North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers Family Law Seminar, September 7, 2001
Speaker: North Carolina Bar Association Intensive Equitable Distribution Seminar, Raleigh, N.C. February 5, 2010
Speaker: American Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Seminar "Alimony 101", Charlotte, N.C., October 5, 2007
2004/2005: Named one of the Ten Leaders in Matrimonial and Divorce Law on Long Island New York Age 45 and Under (Announced in New York Times and published in several regional newspapers).
2005: Accepted as a Member of the New York Family Law American Inn of Court.
Participated in matrimonial trial practice demonstrations and lectured on drafting settlement agreements before the Suffolk County Academy of Law.
2003/2004: Adjunct Faculty member of the Suffolk Academy of Law.
Example Cases
See our website for client success stories at www.hatcherlawgroup.com/about-hatcher.
What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
Clients should endeavor to learn as much about their legal rights as they can. However, people with potential family law concerns should always consult with one of our qualified family law attorneys due to the level of complexity involved and legal expertise needed. This is why we have a free comprehensive website with laws and family law information.
Are your attorneys willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Yes. However, because family law is a complex area requiring legal expertise, clients receive better results when they rely on their attorney's knowledge and draftsmanship. Oftentimes it is far more costly for the client to prepare his or her own legal documents than to simply have an attorney to handle the drafting.
Are your attorneys willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Yes, within certain confines.
Are your attorneys willing to help a client with one discrete part of a case, without taking on the whole case?
Yes, on a case by case basis.
What are your policies about dividing work among the firm's partners, associates, and paralegals to make the process most cost-effective for the client?
Our firm strives to provide the most cost effective representation for our clients. Therefore, to the extent possible, our policy is to divide work among partners, associates, and paralegals to meet the needs of our clients better.
How frequently does your firm use mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law to resolve cases?
Our firm believes the best choice for our clients is to resolve legal issues as amicably as possible. As such, we encourage our clients to use mediation, arbitration, and collaborative law to resolve their cases. Our firm is also active in the Mecklenburg County Collaborative Law Group.
Does your firm provide pro bono legal services or otherwise participate in your community?
Yes. Hatcher Law Group has been selected as the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Outstanding Small Firm Pro Bono Award winner of the year by the Mecklenburg County Bar Association. Hatcher Law Group also received the Small Law Firm Pro Bono Service Award from the North Carolina Bar Association in 2010. United Family Services of Mecklenburg County recognized Hatcher Law Group as an Outstanding Law Firm for its pro bono work. A majority of our pro bono hours are dedicated to representing victims of domestic violence who are seeking restraining orders against their abusers. We are proud to assist needy clients in an area that can make a huge difference in so many lives, especially at a time when they need help the most. For more information about our pro bono services and community involvement, please visit our website at http://www.hatcherlawgroup.com/news-and-events.
What distinguishes your law firm from others?
Simply put, we care about our clients. We are a firm dedicated to the practice of family law. For more information about who we are and the services we have to offer, visit our website at www.hatcherlawgroup.com.
Office Manager/Assistant
Walter T. Schell
Fax
(704) 927-3672
Office Hours
Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Emergency After Hours: Although we do not have a dedicated answering service, our attorneys have after hour email access.
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
None
Additional Offices
Davidson Office
107 North Main Street
Suite 200
Davidson, NC 28036
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Each case is unique. We find it a disservice to our clients to resort to a fixed price fee or service as most other attorneys that do so carve out numerous exceptions to the flat fee quoted.
Hourly Rates
$235 - $400
Free Initial Consultation?
The fee for initial consultations typically reflects our attorneys' hourly rates for the time spent in the consultation. We believe you get what you pay for.
Typical Retainer
No. Attorneys determine retainers on a case by case basis.
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