Adkins & Purkey, PLLC
Practice Areas
Local counsel for family law, criminal defense, civil disputes, estate planning, employment matters, and real estate closings in Locust, Albemarle, and Stanly County.
Family Law
Family cases are personal and often urgent. We help clients in Locust and across Stanly County understand their options, protect important relationships, and prepare for court when agreement is not possible.
Services include child custody and visitation, child support, separation agreements, divorce, alimony, equitable distribution, domestic violence matters, adoption, and post-judgment modifications.
Read: What North Carolina judges consider in custody cases →
Criminal Defense, DWI & Traffic
A charge is not a conviction. Early decisions can shape the entire case, so we examine the stop, search, statements, evidence, and available defenses from the beginning.
We represent clients facing misdemeanors, felonies, DWI, license consequences, traffic citations, probation issues, and related investigations in Stanly County and nearby courts.
Read: Five steps to take after a criminal charge →Employment Law
Workplace disputes can threaten income, reputation, and a business’s stability. We advise employees and employers on practical steps before a disagreement becomes more costly.
Matters may include employment agreements, wage disputes, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, leave issues, severance agreements, policies, and workplace investigations.
Read: Wrongful termination and retaliation in North Carolina →
Civil Litigation
We handle disputes involving contracts, property, businesses, money owed, and other civil claims. Our approach begins with the client’s goal and a realistic assessment of evidence, cost, leverage, and possible outcomes.
When negotiation or mediation cannot resolve the matter, we prepare deliberately for hearings and trial.
Real Estate Closings
Buying, selling, or refinancing property involves more than signing paperwork. Adkins & Purkey coordinates residential real estate closings for clients in Locust, Albemarle, and throughout Stanly County.
Services may include title review, deed preparation, lender and agent coordination, closing document review, settlement, recording, and guidance when title concerns appear before closing.
Read: A buyer’s and seller’s guide to Stanly County closings →
Estate Planning
A sound plan gives families clarity during difficult moments. We prepare wills, durable powers of attorney, health care powers of attorney, living wills, and related documents tailored to the client’s wishes.
We also help clients review life changes that may require updates to existing documents and beneficiary plans.
Veterans’ Matters
Veterans and military families deserve counsel that listens carefully and respects the complexity of service-connected issues. We assist with selected veterans’ matters and coordinate legal strategy with the client’s broader needs.
Contact us to discuss whether the issue falls within our current scope of representation.
Personal Injury
After an injury, insurance communications and medical bills can add pressure to an already difficult recovery. We evaluate claims arising from vehicle crashes and other incidents caused by negligence.
We help clients preserve evidence, understand insurance issues, document damages, and pursue fair compensation when representation is appropriate.
Serving Locust, Albemarle, Oakboro and the Uwharrie region
Our office serves clients throughout Stanly County and surrounding North Carolina communities. Court location, deadlines, and the facts of each matter can affect available options.
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