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Donald B. Ford

Donald B. Ford

Ford Law Firm
125 Fox Hollow Road
Suite 102
Pinehurst, NC 28374

Phone: (910) 695-1529  |  Fax: (910) 695-0140

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Dedicated to Helping you Through a Difficult Time

Legal Topic

Personal Injury

Preferred New Clients

People needing help in personal injury, accidents, divorce, child support, and family law.

Sub-Categories

Personal Injury
  • Dangerous Property
  • Wrongful Death
  • Personal Injury - Defense
  • Personal Injury Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
Accidents & Personal Injury
  • Construction Site Injuries
  • Slip & Fall
  • Sports Injuries
Car/Auto Accidents
  • Whiplash
  • Felony Auto Accident
Dangerous Products/Product Liability
  • Design Defects
  • Manufacturing Defects
Intentional Injuries
  • Assault & Battery
  • Child abuse
  • Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
  • Domestic Violence
  • Police Misconduct
  • Sexual Assault
Mass Accidents
  • Airplanes
  • Buildings
  • Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
  • Ships & Boats
Medical Malpractice
  • Elder and Nursing Home Abuse
  • Lasik Eye Surgery
  • Nursing Home Negligence
  • Spinal Cord Injury
Toxic Torts & Class Actions
  • Chemicals & Cosmetics
  • Medical Products & Devices
  • Pesticides
  • Toxic Mold
Serious/Catastrophic Injuries
  • Amputation
  • Birth Injury
  • Burn Injury
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Paralysis

Legal Topic

Family Law

Preferred New Clients

People needing help in personal injury, accidents, divorce, child support, and family law.

Sub-Categories

Family Law
  • Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  • Name Changes
  • Restraining Orders
  • Enforcement Actions
Abuse
  • Child Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Elder Abuse
Children
  • Child Support
  • Custody
  • Paternity
  • Visitation
Couples
  • Living Together/Cohabitation
  • Marriage
  • Power of Attorney
Elder Law
  • Competency Hearings
  • Guardianships & Conservatorships
  • Long-Term Care
  • Nursing Homes
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Advanced Health Care Directive
  • Healthcare Power of Attorney
  • Nursing Home Negligence
Rights
  • Grandparent Rights
  • Termination of Parental Rights

Legal Topic

Divorce

Preferred New Clients

People needing help in personal injury, accidents, divorce, child support, and family law.

Sub-Categories

Divorce
  • Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
  • Annulment
  • Child Support
  • Custody/Visitation Rights
  • Delinquent Support Payments
  • Division of Property
  • Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR)
  • Restraining Orders
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • Collaborative Law

Bar Admissions

NC, Aug 1991
Bar Number: 18180

Other Court Admissions

All State Courts in North Carolina and Federal Courts in North Carolina.

Association Memberships

North Carolina Bar Association and Moore County Bar.

Continuing Education

I attend Continuing Legal Education seminars on the topics of personal injury, family law, divorce, child custody, child support, wills, and estate administration.

Example Cases

If you or a loved one are injured in an accident, we will see you without charge to discuss your case. Chances are good that we will have previously handled a case similar to yours as we have over 30 years experience with injury cases.

Education

Degree:

Juris Doctor

School:

Campbell University School of Law

City:

Buies Creek

State:

NC

Year:

1991

 

Degree:

Bachelor of Science

School:

Guilford College

City:

Greensboro

State:

NC

Year:

1967

Number of Attorneys

1

State Licensed In

North Carolina

Firm Focus and History

Ford Law Firm represents individuals and families throughout the Sandhills, including Pinehurst, Southern Pines, Raeford, Laurinburg and Central North Carolina. We are committed to providing successful and compassionate representation to our clients in cases involving personal injury, accidents, wrongful death, truck accidents, divorce, child support, custody, family law, wills, and estate administration.

Ford Law Firm was established in 1991 and is dedicated to helping people through very difficult times in their lives, whether it is from an injury, the death of a loved one, or a separation or divorce.

Previous Employment Summary

I spent several years in claims management with a large insurance company learning about personal injury cases.

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

It can be helpful in family law cases.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

I am not willing to review documents prepared by clients.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

I am not willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

I became a lawyer to help people. I have dedicated my career to helping people through a very difficult time in their lives, whether it is from an injury, the death of a loved one, or a separation and divorce.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

I have 12 years pre-law school experience handling multiple personal injury cases for a major insurance company. This experience has been invaluable in obtaining the best results for his injured clients. My undergraduate degree in psychology assists me in negotiating injury cases, selecting jurors in trials, and representing clients in divorce cases.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

Sometimes, despite the best efforts of the parties, marriages fail. When that happens, Ford Law Firm provides confidential representation in the areas of separation agreements, child support, child custody, alimony, distribution of marital property, and divorce. We provide a comprehensive discussion of your case, explaining your rights and expectations during this difficult time in your life.

What do you like best about your career?

Meeting and helping people.

Tell us about your law firm:

I am a solo practitioner, so all of my clients deal directly with me.

What are your strengths and style?

My strength is calm persistence.

Personal Interests:

Personal interests include spending time with family and friends. I also spend time on my hobbies of golf and tennis.

Fax

(910) 695-0140

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Foreign Languages

Spanish and French.

Additional Offices

Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, NC
(919) 845-0399

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

We have fixed price fees on uncontested divorce.

Hourly Rates

$175.

Free Initial Consultation?

We offer a free initial consultation on personal injury cases.

Typical Retainer

No.

Understanding Fees

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