Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partners in King, NC
Bennett & West has served Stokes and Surry Counties for over fifty years, delivering trusted legal expertise rooted in community values. Our skilled attorneys and responsive staff work directly with clients to provide reliable, professional legal services tailored to individual needs. We specialize in corporate/business issues, criminal/traffic law, domestic/family law, and real estate, prioritizing practical, personalized advice in a complex legal landscape.With a history of adapting to community growth while maintaining core values, we guide clients through legal challenges with experience and dedication. Our team combines local knowledge with extensive legal training to resolve matters efficiently and ethically.
Services
Corporate/Business Issues
Criminal/Traffic Law
Domestic/Family Law
Real Estate Services
Estate Planning
Traffic Ticket Defense
Custody Agreements
Business Formation
Probate Administration
Boundary Disputes
Highlights and features
- We offer free initial consultations for traffic and criminal matters.
- Our attorneys have combined decades of experience in local courts.
- We provide personalized legal strategies for complex cases.
- ALTA Best Practices Certified for real estate transaction standards.
- We serve Stokes, Surry, and surrounding counties with local knowledge.
Associations and certifications
- ALTA Best Practices Certification
What people say
Professional and conscientious
Kept my best interest
Prompt and affordable closing
Sympathetic and understanding
Step-by-step guidance
Services
Family Law Services
Our family law practice addresses separation agreements, child custody disputes, alimony negotiations, and equitable distribution. We guide clients through emotionally challenging matters with sensitivity and practical legal strategies. Our attorneys combine decades of local courtroom experience with a commitment to resolving cases through mediation or litigation.
Real Estate Transactions
We handle residential and commercial real estate closings, title examinations, boundary disputes, and contract drafting. Our ALTA-certified services ensure compliance with industry standards for property transfers. The team prepares deeds, easements, and financing documents while protecting clients' interests in complex property matters.
Criminal Defense
The firm defends clients against misdemeanor and felony charges including DWI/DUI, drug offenses, and traffic violations. We represent clients in license restoration proceedings and DMV hearings. Our approach combines aggressive defense strategies with opportunities for expungement and reduced sentencing outcomes.
Business Formation
We assist businesses with entity formation, contract drafting, partnership agreements, and operational compliance. Our services include LLC and corporate filings, tax ID applications, and business dispute resolution. We provide ongoing legal support for corporate clients throughout their business lifecycle.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include wills, trusts, power of attorney documents, and healthcare directives. We administer estates through probate proceedings and handle will contests, trust administration, and elective share claims to ensure client wishes are honored in estate matters.
People
Michael R. Bennett
Senior Partner
Practicing law in King since 1989, Michael has extensive experience in real estate and corporate law. He graduated from Wake Forest University School of Law and maintains deep community ties.
R. Brandon West
Managing Partner
A native of western North Carolina, Brandon specializes in family law and business matters. He holds degrees from UNC-Chapel Hill and Wake Forest University School of Law.
Lincoln Bennett
Associate
Lincoln focuses on criminal defense and family law. He graduated from Elon University School of Law after attending local public schools and UNCG.
Questions
What areas of law does Bennett & West handle?
We specialize in corporate/business law, criminal/traffic defense, family law, real estate transactions, and estate planning.
Where does the firm operate?
We primarily serve Stokes and Surry Counties, with estate and real estate services extending to Forsyth, Rockingham, and Yadkin Counties.
What are your office hours?
Our office is open Monday-Thursday 8AM-5PM and Friday 8AM-3:30PM. We schedule appointments outside these hours when necessary.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, we accept full payment upfront but offer financing through LawPay/Affirm for qualifying clients.
How much are initial consultations?
Family law and real estate consultations cost $200, while traffic and criminal matters often have free initial consultations.
What should I bring to my consultation?
Bring relevant documents like contracts, court orders, property records, or legal notices related to your case.
