Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Durham, NC
Stubbs Cole has served the legal needs of Durham, North Carolina residents and businesses since 1932, establishing itself as the community's oldest continuously operating law firm. Our attorneys combine over 130 years of collective experience with deep local knowledge to provide comprehensive legal solutions in business law, real estate transactions, estate planning, and dispute resolution. We prioritize proactive legal strategies that anticipate client needs while maintaining a commitment to personalized service and long-term relationships.Our team of Durham natives brings generational expertise in navigating North Carolina's legal landscape, serving clients from initial consultation through successful resolution. With a proven track record in both transactional work and litigation, we deliver reliable counsel that protects clients' interests across multiple practice areas including corporate structuring, real estate development, and probate administration.
Services
Business Law
Real Estate Law
Estate Planning
Contract Law
Probate Administration
Mediation Services
Family Law
Personal Injury
Criminal Defense
Commercial Transactions
Details
- Year established: 1932
Highlights and features
- We offer over 80 years of legal experience in Durham, NC
- Our attorneys are Durham natives with deep community ties
- We provide proactive legal strategies to anticipate your needs
- We specialize in multiple practice areas including real estate and business law
- We build long-term client relationships based on trust and reliability
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell
What people say
Knowledge and courtroom presence
Extremely satisfied
Proactive approach
Long-term relationships
Trusted legal partner
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice assists clients with entity formation, contract negotiation, and mergers & acquisitions. We represent businesses from startups to established corporations in structuring transactions, drafting agreements, and developing exit strategies. Our attorneys provide ongoing counsel for daily operations including employment matters, intellectual property protection, and commercial contracts.
Real Estate Law
We handle all aspects of real estate transactions for residential and commercial properties. Our services include title examination, contract negotiation, closing coordination, and lease agreements. The firm represents buyers, sellers, developers, and financial institutions in purchase/sale transactions, 1031 exchanges, and property management matters.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning attorneys create customized solutions for asset distribution and legacy preservation. We prepare wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives while considering tax implications and family dynamics. The practice focuses on educating clients about options and implementing plans that ensure efficient estate administration.
Contract Law
We draft, review, and negotiate contracts across various industries to protect client interests. Our services cover business agreements, employment contracts, real estate transactions, and construction projects. The firm also handles contract disputes through mediation or litigation when enforcement becomes necessary.
Probate Administration
Our probate practice guides executors through estate administration processes including will validation, asset collection, debt settlement, and tax filings. We assist with trust administration, inventory preparation, and dispute resolution when conflicts arise among beneficiaries or creditors.
People
C. Thomas Biggs
Attorney at Law
BV-rated attorney with Martindale-Hubbell, Tom has practiced law in Durham for over 50 years. He specializes in real estate transactions and has represented home buyers, lenders, and developers throughout his career.
Richard F. Prentis, Jr.
Attorney at Law
AV-preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, Rick has practiced law for nearly 20 years. He handles diverse legal matters and has been recognized as one of North Carolina's top-rated lawyers.
Questions
What practice areas does Stubbs Cole specialize in?
We specialize in business law, real estate transactions, estate planning, probate administration, contract law, and dispute resolution for both individuals and corporations.
How long has Stubbs Cole been in practice?
Our firm has provided legal services in Durham since 1932, making us the oldest continuously operating law firm in the community.
Do you serve clients outside Durham?
Yes, we serve clients throughout the Triangle area including Chapel Hill, Raleigh, and surrounding communities in North Carolina.
What makes Stubbs Cole different from other law firms?
Our attorneys combine multi-generational local knowledge with over 130 years of combined legal experience to provide proactive, relationship-focused representation.
How can I schedule a consultation?
Contact us through our website or call our Durham office directly to speak with an attorney about your legal needs.
