Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Legal Services in Greensboro, NC
Established in 1948, our firm has built a legacy of legal excellence serving families, businesses, and workers across North Carolina. With over 175 years of combined experience, our team of four attorneys includes two Board Certified Specialists and a trained Collaborative Divorce mediator. We focus on delivering tailored solutions in adoption, divorce, bankruptcy, business law, and estate matters, prioritizing client needs through personalized service and deep legal expertise.Our commitment to community engagement and professional integrity has earned recognition in NC Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. We operate from our Greensboro headquarters, offering strategic legal guidance to clients throughout the Triad and Research Triangle regions.
Services
Adoption
Bankruptcy
Business Law
Collaborative Divorce
Estate Matters
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- 70+ years of legal experience serving North Carolina families and businesses
- Two Board Certified Specialists in family and bankruptcy law
- Collaborative Divorce and mediation services for amicable resolutions
- Recognized in Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers NC
- Community-focused attorneys with decades of local practice experience
Associations and certifications
- NC Super Lawyers
- AV Preeminent Lawyers
What people say
Experienced attorneys
Dedicated to clients
Positive outcomes
Compassionate approach
Responsive communication
Services
Adoption
Our adoption attorneys guide clients through all types of adoption including agency, private, international, and step-parent adoptions. We provide legal counsel for termination of parental rights, post-adoption communication plans, and compliance with state and federal regulations. With over 20 years of experience, our specialist attorney ensures smooth navigation of complex adoption laws to protect all parties' rights.
Bankruptcy
We represent debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases. Our Board Certified Specialist helps individuals through liquidation or reorganization processes while protecting business interests. Services include means test evaluation, asset protection, creditor negotiations, and court representation to help clients achieve financial fresh starts or debt restructuring solutions.
Business Law
Our business law practice supports companies from formation to dispute resolution. We handle contracts, mergers, employment issues, and litigation for sole proprietorships to corporations. Attorneys provide strategic guidance on tax implications, intellectual property, and operational compliance while representing clients in business transactions and courtroom proceedings across North Carolina.
Divorce
Specializing in collaborative divorce and traditional litigation, our two Board Certified Family Law Specialists manage all aspects of divorce proceedings. Services include child support determination, property division, alimony negotiations, and domestic violence protection orders. We prioritize amicable resolutions while vigorously protecting clients' rights and children's best interests in Guilford and surrounding counties.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning attorneys create wills, trusts, and probate strategies to protect clients' assets and wishes. Services include guardianship arrangements, tax minimization plans, and healthcare directives. We assist with trust administration, probate litigation, and incapacity planning to ensure smooth asset transfer while representing executors and beneficiaries in estate matters across North Carolina.
People
Elaine Hedrick
Family Law Specialist
Board Certified Family Law Specialist with 20+ years experience. Certified Family Financial Mediator and Collaborative Divorce professional. Recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2019. Holds law degree from North Carolina Central University and actively participates in community legal education initiatives.
Ashley Albert
Family Law Attorney
Specializes in family law with focus on collaborative divorce solutions. Certified by North Carolina Board of Legal Specialization. Active in Triad Collaborative Law Group and Guilford County women attorneys organizations. Provides mediation services for divorcing couples seeking non-adversarial resolutions.
L. Saslow
Bankruptcy Specialist
Board Certified Specialist in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law. Handles complex Chapter 7, 11, and 13 cases for individuals and corporations. Provides strategic debt relief solutions while maintaining membership in national bankruptcy law associations and local legal communities.
Everett Saslow
Corporate Attorney
Experienced business law attorney handling corporate transactions, contract negotiations, and commercial litigation. Represents diverse business interests from startups to established corporations. Provides strategic legal counsel on operational compliance and dispute resolution matters in North Carolina courts.
Michele G. Smith
Adoption Attorney
Specializes in adoption law with over 20 years experience handling agency, private, and international adoptions. Focuses on protecting parental rights and ensuring legal compliance throughout the adoption process. Recognized for compassionate representation of birth parents, adoptive families, and agencies.
Questions
What areas of law does Hill Evans Jordan & Beatty specialize in?
We specialize in adoption, bankruptcy, business law, divorce/family law, and estate planning. Our attorneys include Board Certified Specialists in family and bankruptcy law with additional expertise in collaborative divorce and mediation.
How long has the firm been practicing in Greensboro?
Hill Evans Jordan & Beatty has served Greensboro since 1948, making us one of the oldest law firms in the area with over 70 years of continuous legal service to North Carolina residents.
Do you offer alternative dispute resolution options?
Yes, we provide collaborative divorce and mediation services as alternatives to traditional litigation. Two attorneys are trained Collaborative Divorce professionals and certified mediators for family law matters.
What makes your adoption services unique?
Our adoption attorney has over 20 years of experience handling all adoption types including international, private, and step-parent adoptions. We provide comprehensive legal guidance through the entire process from parental rights termination to finalization.
Are consultations available for new clients?
Yes, we offer initial consultations to discuss your legal needs. Contact us through our website contact form or by phone to schedule an appointment with the appropriate practice area attorney.
