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Local Ratings & Reviews (197)
Overall Average Rating
I am grateful that God saw fit to place my husband in contact with Devon Newton his attorney. He was so professional, informative, and understanding. He took the time to explain everything to my husband to ensure...
2021/12/13
Devon Newton is probably the greatest defense attorney to ever live. Mr. Newton was able to get my case against the state dismissed after the state of NC charged me for an egregious misdemeanor. Devon A Newton, ESQ...
2021/11/16
TOP Family Law Attorney: After a 4+ year (ridiculous) litigation and several previous attorney’s…my case is finally making movement and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel — ALL THANKS TO PHILLIP!...
2021/10/14
I highly recommend HLB. The attorneys are very knowledgeable and staff is very responsive and helpful. I will use HLB for any legal needs.
2021/09/18
When you’re in the process of grieving you really need someone with not only knowledge but empathy and care. We found Gil File. We were trying to resolve matters concerning my brother’s estate in North...
2021/07/08
Hi! Thank you dearly for all of on the team. I'm glad I was able to seek your assistance. You have done an excellant done with my son's case, outcome was great. Thank you again, will be glad to refer the team to...
2021/05/08
Hatch, Little, & Bunn were recommended to me by a friend to help resolve a traffic citation. Even through the pandemic, the court closures, and the general craziness of the world, the team and Hatch, Little, & Bunn...
2021/05/06
I've used this firm a few times and everytime has been a exceptional experience. I highly recommend this firm for any legal needs in Raleigh! Thank you for your assistance!!
2021/04/16
I've known James Oliver for about 8+ years now and he is the best. James and Vicky have helped us with many house closings including primary residence as well as rental property closings over the past 8 years. ...
2021/04/13
I thought and felt that my charge had complexities. Very stressed out and have very little time for court. Attorney Goforth simplified the process and reduced my worries and saved me time and money. The first time...
2021/04/11
I had an urgent issue which they were able to handle same-day. I provided all details of my case over the phone, they took notes, and called me back with a solution within a few hours. Not long after that, they had...
2021/03/27
They handled everything in a swift and professional manner. Everything was dealt with confidence and left me feeling like I had a positive experience...in the circumstance.
2021/03/24
Gil is absolutely amazing to work with. He was extremely knowledgeable about my circumstances and worked diligently to resolve our problems as quickly as possible. He takes the time to ensure he understands all of...
2021/03/18
Can't say much. But I can tell you .... I'm a free man. And I can get my life back on track. There definitely in your corner. Best defense attorneys in raleigh hands down. Aaron Goforth James Little
2021/03/10
Mr. File far surpassed my highest expectations. He was highly recommended by an excellent criminal attorney and I'm so glad that I took his advice. I sought his help when my only child was in an extreme mental...
2021/02/05
I was referred to Aaron Goforth by another attorney. He promptly returned my phone call and was extremely informative when we spoke on the phone. He solved my problem within the day! His assistant, Kim, was also...
2021/01/13
Mr File provided Excellent service and is very professional! He completely understand the nature of the business and services provided. The process was flawless.
2021/01/12
Very informative and helpful. Will work and help through every step of the process. Best law firm in Raleigh.
2020/12/16
James Little worked my son's case as if he were his own child. He explained everything from beginning to end. He called and checked on my son to be sure he was doing what he was supposed to be doing. When my son...
2020/12/12
Excellent service and they were so responsive.I highly recommend them for any legal issues such as traffic tickets and beyond.
2020/12/08
Aaron Goforth is the BEST!! This was my first time getting in legal trouble and he walked me through the entire process! He's very intelligent, compassionate and dedicated to his clients. I highly recommend him to...
2020/12/08
Starting from the first person picking up the phone, they are very nice and Robin the assistant takes notes to the attorney Gilbert File seriously. She makes you feel like it's the right place to talk to. After...
2020/11/10
They were very nice and attentive and knew how to handle business without hurting someone and giving good advice and respectful and understanding..Thanks you very much
2020/11/01
Gil is a trusteed and competent attorney who bring s strong lever of insight, knowledge, compassion to the courtroom. I never once had to question his approach and it allowed me to be the client and not the...
2020/10/04
Our family had a previously unknown circumstance that impacted settling the estate. I appreciated Gil's kindness and patience throughout the process. He did not rush us while he listened carefully in order to...
2020/09/04
Mr. File was very understanding of a difficult estate situation. He was calm and helpful each step of the way. I was doing this estate from another state. He just kept it simple for me and took care of...
2020/09/01
Because of this law office, today after several yrs, I'm able to get my license back due to the diligent detail and professionalism of this firm. I'm so appreciative of their work on my behalf that I'd recommend...
2020/08/15
James Little provided me with excellent service, and although he was my Public Defender, I was still treated like any other client with great communication, flexibility, and results!
2020/08/12
I hired Gilbert File to represent my interests in a Guardianship case filed by the nursing home my mother resides in. Gilbert took time on multiple occasions to explain the guardianship process to me and patiently...
2020/07/06
My family has had the opportunity to use this law firm on the number of occasions. Each time we have had satisfactory results with each case when we thought that the results were going to be negative – –and I'm...
2020/07/01
The staff are the most professional and caring individuals who genuinely care about their clients outcomes. They work hard for you
2020/06/30
I’ve used this firm for several years and trust them with my life! They help put my mind at ease and make my mom worry less. As for me I never worry knowing they have my back. Id definitely refer them to others...
2020/06/10
I have nothing but positive remarks to leave after my experience with Aaron Goforth representing me and would highly recommend him to others in need of a lawyer. He's friendly and easy to talk to, very...
2020/06/04
Have just used the firm to handle a traffic violation. James Little and the supporting team did an exemplary job of handling from first to last (dismissal!) with minimum fuss for me and very clear and consistent...
2020/06/03
Aaron Goforth is the BEST Attorney thus far that has represented me and I had many. Aaron Goforth will always be my Attorney of choice. He have represented me in 6 different Traffic Ticket Violations and has won...
2020/03/12
I was given a driving citation that could have been a serious offense if found guilty. James Little came highly recommended by a friend. I worked with him and Aaron Goforth, and they were fantastic. They took as...
2020/02/19
Aaron Goforth represented me and was phenomenal throughout the entire process. I won on the appeal and he communicated the whole process and was patient when I asked any question (even repeats). I am so happy with...
2020/02/11
Really appreciate these lawyers - they have helped me with my traffic violations, and I've racked up zero points along the way. They're the best attorneys that you'd want in your corner. They will work with you!
2020/01/28
This is the best law firm in Wake County, hands down. Morgan Davis, James Little, and Bill Young are not only great attorney's, but they are great people who genuinely care about their clients. I recently gave...
2019/11/17
Just want to say thank you to the Hatch Little & Bunn team you all are awesome , I recommend them to the up most professional and they handle everything in a timely manner , if you need a good defense team this is...
2019/11/15
I live in Charlotte and had a 23 year old DUI case come up somehow. Mr Little was recommended to me by another attorney in Raleigh. He was able to have the case dismissed without me being present. The firm is no...
2019/11/12
Aaron helped me every step of the way up until all the charges were expunged. I could not thank Aaron enough for what he has helped me with for almost the past 2 years. Hatch Little and Bunn and all the lawyers...
2019/10/30
Informative, Professional, and Experienced team. Great customer service and positive outcomes.
2019/10/10
Professional, reliable, and effective. Completely satisfied with their services.
2019/10/09
Gil provided so much helpful advice and support during several months of intense family difficulties surrounding and following my father’s final illness and death. Gil was always very clear and honest regarding...
2019/10/02
These people are the best. If youre in a legal situation you deffintly need them. Super professional, polite, and always ready to answer any of your question. Ive always made it out of court in a timly manner. All...
2019/08/12
I have known Bill Young for about ten years. He is extremely knowledgeable and very helpful. He handled an issue my son had several years ago with great success and he handled my issue just recently to my great...
2019/07/26
Very friendly and helpful staff and the lawyer got the issue resolved very quickly!
2019/07/23
Hatch, Little & Bunn helped me take care of some old tickets so I could get on with my life. Very professional, their services I highly recommend. No disappointments.
2019/06/24
excellent firm in every area-- very professional-- dealt with 3 attorneys over the years----last was aaron goforth--outcome was again excellent
2019/06/05
I was not paying attention and got a hefty speeding ticket, did exactly what they told me to do and they were able to work it out. Had questions about the process and Mrs Kim was there too answer my questions...
2019/05/16
It's always a great day when your lawyer tells you case dismissed. Thank you to Aaron Goforth
2019/05/16
Gilbert (Gil) was hired to represent my case in seeking guardianship with a family member. Gil was very patient, caring and diligent, while maintaining an exceptionally high level of professionalism from the...
2019/05/10
Aaron Goforth is a very professional, courteous, and skillful attorney and I am grateful to him on all counts! Not only was Mr. Goforth able to have my case dismissed, his kind and reassuring manner allowed me to...
2019/03/22
Friendly staff, fair pricing, and all the attorneys are very professional and knowledgeable
2019/03/05
Bill young & ashlee odom were excellent with helping me with my tickets .im truly satisfied with the services they provide...
2019/02/26
When my siblings and I contacted Gil File we were desperate. Our elderly father and his estate had come under the control of some bad actors. Our previous lawyer had gotten us nowhere. But, despite the complex...
2019/02/06
We recently moved from Oregon. Gilbert File and our Oregon attorney worked together to do a guardianship transfer from Oregon to North Carolina for our son. He worked so well with our Oregon attorney and us! ...
2019/02/05
15/10 !! Best lawyers in Raleigh. So kind, quick, responsive and extremely easy to work with.
2019/01/28
The attorneys at Hatch, Little & Bunn took the time to understand the issue and encouraged me to reach out and ask questions/voice concerns at any point in the relationship. That gave me peace of mind as we moved...
2019/01/27
Aaron Goforth provided the best legal representation for a difficult case. He was responsive, knowledgeable and honest. He helped me regain my driver's license after not driving for 15yrs. I would highly recommend...
2019/01/24
They got my case dismissed the other day. I can't begin on how relieving it feels. Thank you Hatch, Little, and Bunn. Special shoutout to James Little and Aaron. Great guys, lovely smiles :)
2018/12/18
Highly Reccomend Hatch Little & Bunn. I retained Aaron Goforth for a moving violation for my 18 year old nephew. During the time period when I retained HLB and to the end of the case, the staff and attorneys were...
2018/12/06
Charlie H Sammons - traffic ticket, dismissed, no insurance points, no court appearance, wonderful. Thanks
2018/11/19
When a family member suddenly dies there are about a million things that happen. Add to the death an emergency surgery & that only adds to the complexity of my personal situation. I hired Gilbert File to handle...
2018/11/14
What a great experience!! Very professional and very dependable. They had terrific correspondence and treated me with the upmost respect and courtesy! I would recommend this firm to anyone!
2018/11/05
Everyone, my husband and I, encountered at Hatch Little & Bunn was friendly and easy to talk to. No one judged us, just gave us the help we needed. They are confident and answered all our questions. Our attorney...
2018/10/14
Aaron Goforth was superb. He has handled two different cases for us and made us feel safe. Worth the fee charged.
2018/10/14
Justin Apple went above and beyond in my case to help me get to a resolution! Would highly recommend their office! Working with Justin on many different things for over a year I can honestly say he made things feel...
2018/10/11
Justin Apple is a awesome attorney and man. He helped me so much with a problem I was having, and he worked so hard for me until it was resolved. He is honest and genuine. I highly recommend Hatch, Little, and Bunn...
2018/10/11
I’ve used Morgan and Aaron on several occasions. Their services were phenomenal and blew me away! They’re answered my phone calls and emails immediately,were extremely thorough and just wonderful! I highly...
2018/10/10
Gil File is a competent, knowledgeable, and compassionate lawyer who’s well known in the state NC. For clients from out of state, who are intimidated and unfamiliar with NC laws, please don’t hesitate to seek...
2018/10/10
Aaron Goforth was a great ally to have and an excellent attorney. He walked me through the steps that he was taking while the staff at Hatch, Little & Bunn took care of all the paperwork quickly leaving me with...
2018/10/08
Aaron Goforth was a great ally to have and an excellent attorney. He walked me through the steps that he was taking while the staff at Hatch, Little & Bunn took care of all the paperwork quickly leaving me with...
2018/10/08
I hear this place is REALLY good at performing forensic analysis of files of text messages.
2018/10/06
William (Bill) Young recently represented me on legal matter which had outcomes that far and away exceeded my expectations. What makes Bill so effective is his professionalism, planning and negotiation skills, and...
2018/09/23
Aaron was absolutely wonderful in handling my case. He was very straight forward and professional and his knowledge of the law and attention to detail cannot be beat! Ashlee was incredibly responsive to any...
2018/08/31
Morgan was great to work with and very professional. She got the settlement I was looking for with no headaches and was always responsive and on top of things. I would definitely suggest using her if you need an...
2018/08/29
Mr. Young and his assistant attorney Aaron Goforth were extremely nice and caring and treated my case like it was the most important in the world! Aaron was super thorough and quick with my case, he made...
2018/07/16
So helpful with my case and always responsive. Thank you so much to bill young and his team - they made this a total breeze for me!!
2018/06/21
After I moved out of Wake County to Virginia, I discovered I had a legal concern in form of a felony warrant. I contacted Bill Young's assistant, Ashlee Odom, and was quickly put on the phone with Bill. He...
2018/06/07
They're the best team of attorneys, they've helped me with 2 cases . I would definitely contact them again.
2018/05/21
Great experience working with Hatch, Little and Bunn! They were very professional and kept me in the loop throughout the entire case process. I will always work with them!
2018/04/18
I had the pleasure of working with Aaron and Morgan. They were very professional and informative. I made the mistake of walking into court by myself the first time. I got smart and asked Aaron to handle the case...
2018/04/04
This is the best law firm in Wake County! Thank you Aaron and Morgan for your help. I'm very grateful for you getting my case dismissed. My home insurance company also said you did a great job.
2018/04/04
Gilbert is a great gentleman even when he is not representing you as counsel. Gilbert has a way of thoroughly documenting progress, providing status updates, and genuinely working with both parties. Many have...
2018/03/23
Such a smart, superb group of lawyers. I specifically worked with Aaron Goforth and he was fantastic! He had my case COMPLETELY dismissed! It was a pretty rough time for me and he was nothing but supportive and...
2018/03/13
This is the best law firm around! Bill Young, Morgan Davis, and James Little are outstanding lawyers. They did an amazing job resolving my case and kept me informed during the entire process. They were incredibly...
2018/03/02
Mr james lttle represent my son on a violation probration.god be the gloy my lyttle was able to modify his sentence so now son come out making positive strides in life! Again, yjabk you snd GOD bless.
2018/03/02
An Exceptional Law Firm with talented lawyers. Naturally we would want to avoid taking time out our busy days to go to court, but if you find yourself needing to. you want Hatch Little & Bunn representing you...
2018/02/24
Best attorneys to use. Pleasure to speak with and work with. Took care of 2 of my cases and had them both dismissed.
2018/02/03
Had to find an attorney with just one week to go before the court. Found Gilbert W. File, being in another state made it very complex. He is a very dedicated and compassionate about his work. So glad to have come...
2018/01/16
We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well... here is mines:Parking: 5Location: 5Customer Service: 5Facility décor/cleanliness: 5I had been on a LONG CrAZzy search for a lawyer that was willing to take...
2018/01/02
Professional, honest, straight-forward and transparent. I can’t say enough about how great this law firm is.
2017/12/22
Amazing Team! I have used Hatch Little & Bunn over the past 5 years and just recently and they have never let me down! I will use them again if I ever have another need for an attorney that cares for you and the...
2017/12/04
They work hard to represent you and get the best results for your best interest.
2017/11/24
Mr Young and Ms Davis. Handled my case Exceptionally. I would have got deported if they would have not helped, they understood my situation and they fought till my case got dismissed. I would highly recommend Ms...
2017/11/08
My daughter's father and I hired Gil File to assist us with a guardianship matter for our daughter. Our daughter is a beautiful, talented, young adult who suffers from a mental illness. With proper medication and...
2017/09/10
An estate planning specialist referred me to Gil regarding a possible litigation issue involving the interpretation of my elderly mother’s Living Will by hospital staff. This was an emergency and end-of-life...
2017/09/06
Great law firm! Bill Young & James Little work well together! Best lawyers in Wake county hands down! They honestly care about their clients.
2017/08/30
One of the best experiences I have ever had! The entire law firm is amazing but I had the pleasure of working with Attorney James Little. He is compassionate, supportive, and will ease any fears you may have about...
2017/06/05
I have used this law firm for years and for many different reasons. I’ve closed on multiple homes and I always go to James Oliver for real estate closings! He’s super personable and easy to talk to. James...
2017/04/26
Best lawyers i have worked with ever...like no joke...they really know what they are doing and actually spend time on your cases which is something more lawyers need to do but these ones seem to do it without...
2017/03/29
Best lawyers out there....Its the whole law firm...when they represent you do what they tell you to do and you will be so happy with your results...
2017/03/28
Ultimate professionalism, care, and kindness. Speedy response time to their clients. Zealous representation! I would refer them to any of my closest friends -- and undoubtedly any person in the area seeking legal...
2017/03/15
I'm a Wake County Bail Bondsman. One of my clients missed their court date and hired this firm to, represent her. They got the cased FULLY dismissed, which in turn erased the order for arrest, and also saved me...
2017/02/07
While my son was pursuing doctoral studies in North Carolina, he had a near-tragic encounter with substance abuse and addiction. He attempted suicide and was non-compliant with multiple courses of treatment. My son...
2016/08/29
Justin was very thorough, took the time to get to know me and understand my situation, and offered great advice. I highly recommend him.
2016/07/19
I hired HLB to help with a legal issue that I was going through. My case was handled with precision and competency and I was more than happy with the swift results. Specifically I worked with Aaron Goforth, Ashlee...
2016/04/27
I can’t speak highly enough about how great this group really was in helping me handle my case. Professional, quick, polite and responsive. There’s no reason to go elsewhere for handling traffic cases.
2015/10/29
Gil represented me in a guardianship matter with a parent. Throughout the process I felt well represented and informed. Gil was very diligent about understanding this very personal matter and clear on setting...
2015/04/28
Patrick is an excellent attorney who gives each client the type of service that all attorneys would be proud of
2012/12/11
Mr. Johnson is an ethical professional attorney who possesses good courtroom skills & legal abilities. He is a credit to the profession!
2012/12/04
If you need a team that is going to be there for you and show that they care this is the Law Firm for you. I had an unfortunate situation that I needed a established lawyer to understand and help me in my case....
2012/10/22
Bill has handled a couple cases for me and I have always been pleased. I truly appreciate him and his work.
2012/04/12
I might have paid a slight (and I mean very slight) bit extra for Mr. Young's services, but it was worth every penny. Mr. Young is second to none, in service, responsiveness, reliability, knowledge, experience and...
2011/10/20
Gil is an excellent and thoughtful attorney operating at the highest levels of the practice of law and ethical behavior.
2011/07/21
I worked with Gil concerning a real estate client of mine. Gil was responsive, knowledgeable, and so helpful and supportive. He kept both of us in the loop at all times. He never made me feel like I shouldn't...
2010/10/14
I always had confidence that whatever client's file I sent to Gil, it would be worked and investigated to the fullest extent. Gil always kept me informed of updates and always looked out for the best interest of...
2010/09/23
At 87 years of age I didn't know where to turn when I was faced with a barrage of legal problems arising from my husband's unfortunate diagnosis of alzhimers and the court's declaration of his incompetency. Gil...
2010/09/15
Gil has been so caring about my trail,he is a good honest person that has done a wonderful job for me.
2010/09/13
This team of professionals is as good as you can get to address any legal issue. Just superior service and outstanding results!
2019/08/29
Aaron Goforth was a great ally to have and an excellent attorney. He walked me through the steps that he was taking while the staff at Hatch, Little & Bunn took care of all the paperwork quickly leaving me with...
2018/10/08
Mr. Young represented our concerns very well. My only concern is he sometimes does not communitcate with us as much as we would like. He does what is necessary but we would have liked to know more detail
2010/08/29
My experience with the law firm was good. Gilbert did get done what I hired him to do. This was a difficult case and I appreciate everything that he did to get the case settled. Thank you
2021/11/23
Good law firm. They were respectful, kind and professional. I am thankful for their help. The only thing is that when you fax something it might not get to them,even when you called to verify. It was a little...
2018/03/24
My husband and I had been contesting another individual's Bankruptcy filing. We feel that Hatch, Little and Bunn did an excellent job of explaining the procedures involved, kept us informed, and represented us to...
2012/06/23
